December 2011 Contents The Choice to Be Grateful John Hilton III and Anthony SweatTake a Gratitude Challenge Help Me See My Blessings An Extensive Sphere of Action Small and Simple Things Small and Simple Things Mexico Christmas for the Early Pioneers President Lorenzo Snow (1814–1901) JaNeal B. FreemanOff Key but on Target Julie BurdettMy Service as a Single Member Michael D. WoodburyAn Answer for Every “What If?” Marvin J. AshtonLessons from the Master Russell M. NelsonThe Peace and Joy of Knowing the Savior Lives Chad E. PharesThe Road to the Temple Rebekah AtkinThe Key to Opportunity: Celebrating 10 Years of the Perpetual Education Fund Adam C. OlsonLost and Found Latter-day Saint Voices Latter-day Saint Voices Angela FallentineAs Christ Comforts Us Robert RamosMy Christmas Card from Obregón Estilita Chacin HartWe Had Nothing to Eat J. Audrey HammerLinda’s Last Christmas Young Adults Patrick KearonCome, Let Us Adore Him Youth Questions and Answers Poster: You Are Never Alone Kim KoungThe Lord Poured Out Blessings Carl B. PrattA Sure Witness Whitney HinckleyThis Shall Be a Sign unto You Thoughtful Gifts Francisco Javier Lara Hernández They Should Change Meet Brother Joseph Children Quentin L. CookHow Can I Follow the Savior? Angie Bergstrom Miller Those Words Our Page Temple Cards Jennifer MaddyThe Scriptures Teach Me about the Savior’s Birth and Second Coming Harriet R. UchtdorfThe Christmas Tree Spencer S.My Mission Fund Joseph SmithThe Articles of Faith of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints For Young Children Eliana OsbornA Different Kind of Christmas Tree Spot the Differences The Christmas Story News of the Church Heather Whittle WrigleyNew Mission Presidents Blessed for Exercise of Faith Seven Sisters Shine Their Light in the Mission Field Speaking Today In the News World Briefs Comment Family Home Evening Ideas Jeff S. McIntoshThe Light of the Son