December 1978 Contents Marion G. RomneyEternal Principles of Truth Neal A. MaxwellThe Doctrine and Covenants: The Voice of the Lord Larry C. PorterChristmas with the Prophet Joseph Kim R. BurninghamLove’s Labor’s Lost—and Found! Bruce C. HafenIndividual Liberty, Commitment, and Marriage Marvin K. GardnerFamily Councils: Making Decisions Together James B. AllenWhy Did People Act That Way? I Have a Question Rex D. PinegarCan our son with learning disabilities plan on a mission? Michael FarnworthWhat can we do now to make our children’s adolescent years enjoyable? Larry C. PorterWas the Church legally incorporated at the time it was organized in the state of New York? Janet BrighamWhen “The Best Two Years” Are Over Susan McBeeIf Shyness Is the Problem Janet BrighamSaints around the World: Palmyra Partnership Random Sampler Sidney WallaceDo-It-Yourself Coupons Catharine BowlesChoosing Children’s Books Charlotte MitchellFamily Jigsaw Claudia BurrowsOur Gifts for the Savior D. Michael QuinnThe Newel K. Whitney Family The Best Thing We’ve Done “Roots,” Mormon-style, Attracts 95 Percent Nonmembers Crucial Health Need Gives Missionaries Opportunity Marriage Enrichment Seminar a Success in California Keeping Pace New Aids for Families, Teachers, and Missionary Leaders Church Policies and Announcements News of the Church Duane CardallSouth African Area Conference Inspires Thousands Two Missionary Couples Assigned to Nigeria Church School Performers—Reaching Millions with Entertainment Stakes Nearing 1,000 Mark LDS Scene Comment