December 1972 Contents Harold B. LeeFind the Answers in the Scriptures John A. WidtsoeThe Gifts of Christmas James L. FicklinCunén Christmas Nancy FrenchOur First Christmas Eve Pointers for Parents: Creating Your Own Christmas Spirit Jean Hedengren Moultrie“Dear Mom: Send Cookies!” Jay M. ToddSearch the Scriptures Rodney TurnerProphecies and Promises of the Doctrine and Covenants What the Scriptures Mean to Me J. Stan MarquissBecause of it, I’ve become the spiritual leader of my family Dorothy Kaye WallaceI never did find reading very exciting Peter MourikThe car drove on Paul G. SheldonI was expecting to prove or disprove the Church intellectually William Ladd HollistIt seemed only one more burden in the marathon of church activities Isaac SwartzbergA Jewish attorney finds the Messiah J. Talmage Jones“I” is in the middle Stephen D. McKasson“What would Joseph Smith have done?” Neil J. FlindersWhat the Scriptures Say about Being a Husband James R. HarrisThe Pearl of Great Price: A Unique Scripture Margery S. CannonWhat the Scriptures Say about Being a Wife Robert J. MatthewsWhat the Scriptures Say about Rearing Children Don O. Thorpe and Jay M. ToddThe Imagery of the Master David H. Yarn Jr.The Sermon on the Mount Quinn G. McKayWhat the Scriptures Say about Pursuit of Wealth Robert J. MatthewsJoseph Smith’s Inspired Translation of the Bible Arthur R. BassettWhat the Scriptures Say about Suffering Gayle Goble OrdThe Book of Mormon Goes to Press Arthur R. BassettWhat the Scriptures Say about Happiness Robert E. ParsonsThe Game’s in the Name W. Cleon SkousenThe Old Testament Speaks Today News of the Church Solemn Assembly Sustains President Lee, Five New General Authorities Church Welfare Services Consolidated President Lee Visits Europe and Middle East New Callings in Missionary Department First Presidency Statement Against Pornography Special Consultant to First Presidency Appointed Innovations Highlight Sunday School Conference After All Books Our Readers Write