January 1977 Contents Spencer W. KimballThe Things of Eternity—Stand We in Jeopardy? Boyd K. PackerSomeone Up There Loves You Theodore M. BurtonThe Inspiration of a Family Record Mormon Journal Luis V. EspinozaThe Voice Spoke Spanish Wanda West BadgerShe Was the Mother I’d Never Known William G. HartleyWriting Your History: Some Helpful Ideas Dianne Dibb ForbisIt’s Child’s Play: How to Help Your Child Begin a Journal Gary L. ShumwayA Father, a Son, and a Campfire: The Tapes They Never Made Gary L. Shumway and William G. HartleyThe Beginner’s Guide: Tape-recording Memories Discovery William James Adams Jr.The 15th of Nisan Dale C. MouritsenThe Spirit World, Our Next Home Poetry Martha Pettijohn MorriseNellie Girl: Nilla Pedersen Christensen, Pioneer Woman Orson Scott CardJacob Smith of Somerset Donnell HunterIdaho Falls Temple Helen Mar CookTemple Heights George DurrantWill Your Children Marry in the Temple? Ginger HamerTurning the Hearts of Preschoolers Jay A. ParryThe Best Day of Their Lives Keeping Pace A Billion Names in the Local Branch Library I Have a Question Henry E. ChristiansenAre these coats of arms authentic? Jimmy B. ParkerDid the world’s great interest in genealogy began with Elijah’s visit to Joseph Smith in 1836? Val D. GreenwoodHow reliable are lineages back to Adam? George H. FudgeWould it be proper for me to have my genealogical research done by a professional researcher? Ann Stoddard ReeseWhat can mothers do when their children are not old enough to be placed in the Relief Society nursery? Orson Scott CardThree Kings and a Captain: Nephite Leaders in the Land of Nephi Insights Robert L. SimpsonI Broke the Quarterback’s Finger Random Sampler Joan E. JonesOur Budget Bought Our Year’s Supply Alison CraigThe Saints in Indonesia Mirthright Comment News of the Church Thanks Given during Holiday Season Church Policies and Announcements Thai Translation Printed LDS Scene