T H E C H U R C H O F J E S U S C H R I S T O F L A T T E R - D A Y S A I N T S • A P R I L 2 0 0 5 80 Strengthen Your Marriage • Three fundamental principles for building an eternal marriage were given to Adam and Eve in the Garden <strong>of</strong> Eden. To learn how to apply the principles <strong>of</strong> leaving, cleaving, and being one to your marriage, see page 20. • Abortion, nonmarital childbearing, and the reluctance <strong>of</strong> some married couples to bring children into the world are symptoms <strong>of</strong> the adversary’s assault on the family. <strong>The</strong> proclamation on the family, however, <strong>of</strong>fers a steady, sure voice in an uncertain world. See this month’s article in the “Strengthening the Family” series, page 18. Keep Your Life in Balance Are you feeling overwhelmed or discouraged by the demands <strong>of</strong> life and the expectations <strong>of</strong> a gospel aimed at eventual perfection? Brent Top <strong>of</strong>fers several excellent suggestions for achieving what President Spencer W. Kimball called “quiet, sane living.” See page 26. COVER STORY: <strong>The</strong> Symbol <strong>of</strong> Our Faith, p. 2 Three Principles <strong>of</strong> Marriage, p. 20 Keeping Your Life in Balance, p. 26 MAKING THE MOST OF THIS ISSUE A P R I L 2 0 0 5 “<strong>The</strong> Light <strong>of</strong> <strong>Christ</strong>” “<strong>The</strong> more we know about the Light <strong>of</strong> <strong>Christ</strong>,” teaches President Boyd K. Packer, Acting President <strong>of</strong> the Quorum <strong>of</strong> the Twelve Apostles, “the more we will understand about life and the more we will have a deep love for all mankind. We will be better teachers and missionaries and parents, and better men and women and children. We will have deeper regard for our brothers and sisters in the <strong>Church</strong> and for those who do not believe and have not yet had conferred upon them the gift <strong>of</strong> the Holy Ghost.” See page 8. “Once or Twice in a Thousand Years” “Once or twice in a score <strong>of</strong> generations the hand from heaven clasps the hand on earth in perfect fellowship, the divine drama unfolds, and the whole course <strong>of</strong> Keeping Your Life in Balance, p. 26 mortal events changes.” It has been 185 years since Joseph Smith sought wisdom in the Sacred Grove. To read Elder Bruce R. McConkie’s stirring account <strong>of</strong> this first great event <strong>of</strong> the Restoration, turn to page 54. Stories for Teachers If you need a story for your lesson about reactivation, listening to the Spirit, or the miracles that faith and service can create, see “<strong>Latter</strong>-<strong>day</strong> Saint Voices,” page 68. Newel K. Whitney in Kirtland Successful business owner, bishop in Kirtland, loyal friend <strong>of</strong> the Prophet Joseph Smith, Newel K. Whitney played a central role in the early development <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Church</strong>. To read about this remarkable man and the sacrifices he made to help the restored <strong>Church</strong> survive its difficult infancy, see page 34. “<strong>The</strong> Effective Elders Quorum” Do you serve in an elders quorum presidency? Or are you an elder and wonder how you can help your quorum leaders? Elder Dale E. Miller <strong>of</strong> the Seventy <strong>of</strong>fers some wonderful counsel about making your elders quorum an effective arm <strong>of</strong> the priesthood in blessing the lives <strong>of</strong> your ward members. See page 30. Three Principles <strong>of</strong> Marriage, p. 20 Home Teachers, Visiting Teachers Find the monthly messages on pages 2 and 60. GOSPEL TOPICS Adversity, 7, 50 Agency, 8, 26, 46 Apostasy, 54 Art, 40 Atonement, 2 Brotherhood, 30 Celebrations, 40 Children, 18, 72 <strong>Church</strong> History, 34 Conversion, 70 Disability, 50 Example, 15 Faith, 15, 70 Families, 18 Family History, 72 Family Home Evening, 73 Fellowshipping, 68, 70 Financial Planning, 73 Holy Ghost, 8 Humility, 15 Inspiration, 68, 69 Integrity, 46 <strong>Jesus</strong> <strong>Christ</strong>, 2, 8 Kirtland, Ohio, 34 Light <strong>of</strong> <strong>Christ</strong>, 8 Love, 7, 20 Marriage, 20, 25 Missionary Service, 73 Music, 7 Obedience, 26, 66 Pageants, 40 Parenthood, 18 Patience, 15 Personal Growth, 50 Plan <strong>of</strong> Salvation, 62 Prayer, 68, 72 Priesthood, 30, 60 Restoration, 54, 60 Resurrection, 2 Revelation, 54 Sabbath, 66 Scriptures, 73 Service, 30, 50, 70 Smith, Joseph, 54 Spirituality, 2, 8, 26, 66 Standards, 46 Unity, 20 Weaknesses, 15 Whitney, Newel K., 34
COURTESY OF ALTUS FINE ART, AMERICAN FORK, UTAH; MAY NOT BE COPIED Behold the Man, by Simon Dewey “<strong>The</strong>n came <strong>Jesus</strong> forth, wearing the crown <strong>of</strong> thorns. . . . And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man! When the chief priests therefore and <strong>of</strong>ficers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him” (John 19:5–6).
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