March 2012 Ensign - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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Isaiah, by Ernest Meissonier Elder Randall K. Bennett of the Seventy teaches that we should pay careful attention when apostles and prophets quote from or bear witness of the words of other apostles and prophets (see page 18 of this issue). Many modern and ancient prophets have testified of the truth of Isaiah’s words, including Nephi (see 1 Nephi 15:20), Jacob (see 2 Nephi 6:4), and Abinadi (see Mosiah 14). Isaiah’s words, however, have an even greater advocate. Of the prophet Isaiah, the Savior Himself told the righteous Nephites, “Great are the words of Isaiah.” He admonished them to “search these things” and then emphasized, “A commandment I give unto you that ye search these things diligently” (3 Nephi 23:1). BY KIND PERMISSION OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE WALLACE COLLECTION, LONDON/ART RESOURCE, NEW YORK
MESSAGES FIRST PRESIDENCY MESSAGE 4 Why Do We Need Prophets? President Dieter F. Uchtdorf VISITING TEACHING MESSAGE 7 Daughters in My Kingdom ON THE COVER Front: Photograph by Tom Smart, courtesy of Deseret News. Back: Photograph courtesy of LDS Church Archives. The e nsign of The ChurC h of Jesus ChrisT of LaTTer-day s ainT s • MarC h 2012 President Monson: Going About Doing Good, p. 34 Your Caring Counts in Visiting Teaching, p. 28 Aligning Cultural Traditions with Gospel Culture, p. 40 A Call for Indexers Worldwide, p. 52 4 Contents Volume 42 • Number 3 March 2012 FEATURES 10 Helping without Hovering Mark D. Ogletree Five ways to help your children become independent. 14 Much More Than a Nursery Manual Janice LeFevre Using Behold Your Little Ones in the home. 18 Follow the Prophet Elder Randall K. Bennett For my wife and me, not having an engagement ring represented our commitment to the Lord and His prophets. 22 The Blessings of Magnifying Our Callings Elder Bruce A. Carlson Engine fires and magnified callings. 26 Preparing for General Conference Mark A. Barrionuevo Our family has learned that immersing ourselves in past conference talks is the best way to prepare for the next conference. 28 Visiting Teaching: Understanding the Power of Ministering The General Relief Society Presidency We can follow a higher path and demonstrate our discipleship as we minister through visiting teaching. 33 Daughters in My Kingdom: Making a Difference Nine Latter-day Saints tell how this book has blessed their lives. 33 34 Have I Done Any Good in the World Today? Heidi S. Swinton A look at the prophet’s life and ministry. March 2012 1
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