“Contents,” Ensign, October 2015, 1–3 Contents October 2015 Volume 45 • Number 10 Messages First Presidency Message 4 Finish with Your Torch Still Lit President Dieter F. Uchtdorf Visiting Teaching Message 7 Divine Attributes of Jesus Christ: Filled with Charity and Love Young Adult Features 12 Living with Real Intent Randall L. Ridd Examining the “why” of your decisions will help you live a more deliberate and focused life. 16 Faith, Service, and a Loaf of Bread Nissanka (Nissh) Muthu Mudalige I wanted to go teach with the missionaries; I just didn’t know how I could afford to get there. 18 The Blessings and Mission of the Seed of Abraham Elder Shayne M. Bowen The covenant God made with Abraham blesses us in at least four important ways. 23 Poem: One True Source of Light Remains Emily Armstrong The Lord will always be there to give us assurance and strength. Features 24 The Plan of Salvation: A Sacred Treasure of Knowledge to Guide Us Elder Robert D. Hales Supporting our Father’s plan was our key to success in the premortal life, and it is still the key to our success in this life. 32 Recovering from the Trap of Pornography Elder Dallin H. Oaks Elder Oaks explains that there are different levels of involvement with pornography and gives principles for overcoming this harmful snare. 39 Oh No! Now What? Use this article reprinted from the Friend to help your children know what to do when they encounter pornography. 40 Helping Those Who Struggle Material in this issue and other Church magazines offers guidance for helping others overcome pornography. 41 Poem: Becoming Clean Marsha Ault How does it feel when you know you are clean? 42 Celebrating Family Home Evening See how members around the world participate in this important family-strengthening activity. 48 Joseph the Seer Richard E. Turley Jr., Robin S. Jensen, and Mark Ashurst-McGee How was the Prophet Joseph able to fulfill his calling as a seer and translate the Book of Mormon? 56 Trusting in the Lord’s Plan for Me Pamela Clark Suddenly alone, I learned how to trust in the Lord and in His eternal plan for me. 58 Teaching Youth How to Lead in the Savior’s Way Carol F. McConkie Youth are the future leaders of the Church, but they can have leadership experiences today. 62 Words to Change Our World Norman C. Hill The literacy efforts of a district council in Ghana led to a blessing beyond measure for some Saints. 66 Filled with the Holy Ghost Carol M. Truscott I determined I would find a way to receive the gift of the Holy Ghost as described in the Bible. 70 The Worth of Souls and the Problem of Bullying Jonathan Cox Teach your children these principles and skills to help them avoid being bullied—or becoming bullies themselves. Departments 3 Family Home Evening Ideas 8 Serving in the Church: Was I Doing Enough? Brooke Barton 9 Reflections: Pumpkins or Melons? Rachel Cox 10 We Talk of Christ: My Walk with Him Kathy Tawzer 74 Turning Hearts: Protecting Our Youth through Family History Maggie Stevens 76 Latter-day Saint Voices 80 Until We Meet Again: The Way to Safety President Henry B. Eyring