“Contents,” Ensign, September 2018 Contents September 2018 Volume 48 • Number 9 Young Adult Features How Eric Learned to Trust God By Richard M. Romney Amid hardship and pain, this young adult from Ghana found faith in God, which prepared him to accept the gospel. Mountains and Sermons, Trials and Faith Name withheld A missionary with a difficult companion learns how to be a better disciple of Jesus Christ. Not Waiting for Happiness By Jessica Howell We can find joy in the journey of becoming our best selves, whether we are single or married. Poem: A Touch of Faith By Rebecca Anne Weight The Savior stands ready to strengthen us if we reach out to Him in faith. Discovering My Divinity By Daiane Korth da Silva Seeing myself through the world’s eyes made me blind to my individual worth. Features Ministering Principles: Counsel about Their Needs President Dallin H. Oaks: Following the Lord’s Ways By Elder David A. Bednar The Power of Faith and Family Stories By Adam C. Olson Knowing what her ancestor passed through helped Rosalene find hope during her own trials. President Henry B. Eyring: Towering Intellect, Childlike Humility By Elder Jeffrey R. Holland Objects from the Scriptures: An Ensign for the Nations A signal banner teaches us about how the Lord will gather Israel. Finding Peace from Stories of Infertility in the Bible By Rachel Sheffield As I studied the lives of women in the Bible who faced infertility, their faith and courage helped me face my own struggles with being childless. Making Home an MTC By Jenny Condie How can we help our children make missionary preparation a part of daily life? Elephants, Fathers, and Families By Sarah Keenan Discover what an elephant reserve in South Africa can teach us about the important influence of fathers. Poem: In Strong Arms By Sharon Price Anderson Appreciating the love and power present during a baby blessing. The True Church: “For the Perfecting of the Saints” By Elder J. Devn Cornish We may not see perfection in past Church leaders and members, but we can be sure that the doctrine taught by the Church—Christ’s doctrine—is perfect. Saints: The Story of the Church—Chapter 7: Fellow Servants Joseph and Oliver seek guidance when they read about baptism while translating. The Lord prepares three men to bear witness of the golden plates. Suicide: Myths and Facts By Greg Hudnall and David Wood By becoming better informed, we can reach out to those who may be at risk for suicide. Quick Reads Portraits of Faith: Libuletswe Gofrey Mokgatle—Gauteng, South Africa My Conference Notebook: April 2018 General Conference At the Pulpit: I Think I’ll Be Myself By Jutta Baum Busche Reflections: The Watermelon Lesson By Jennie Lovell Serving in the Church: Find Out What the Lord Wants By Charla Woodbury Friend Connection: Suicide Prevention New Era Connection Latter-day Saint Voices Until We Meet Again: Led by Living Prophets By Elder Mark E. Petersen