December 1980 Contents Spencer W. KimballJesus of Nazareth Bruce R. McConkieGaining a Testimony of Jesus Christ Marvin K. Gardner“Really, Is It Any Wonder I Love Her?” Masakazu WatabeThe Unspoken Words Joyce HendricksPutting the Family into Home Evening Mirthright Anthony Uzodimma ObinnaVoice from Nigeria I Have a Question Daniel H. LudlowCould you explain the term “prophetess” in the Bible? Spencer J. CondieHow can I help my children appreciate great literature and music? Robert J. MatthewsOur Covenants with the Lord Mormon Journal D. Michael StewartThe Smell of a Mothball Carol P. McIntoshWhere Should I Spend Christmas? Martha P. TaysomShe Shared Her Poverty Sheryl Condie KemptonMagnifying the Lord: Mary’s Example for Us Random Sampler Michael and Maria MoodyThumbprint Christmas Cards Sharing Karen F. Church“Who Needs Me at Christmas?” Joy Saunders LundbergIn Honor of the Lord Bonnie L. GoodliffeTaking the Frenzy Out of Christmas Esther Jane WardLoving the Savior: Our Christmas Key Marilyn M. SmolkaOur Christmas Eve Book Pam BookstaberEducation without a Classroom Poetry Iris W. SchowDecember’s Living Art Evalyn M. SandbergMuscle or Morale Steven C. WalkerSnowfall Janet BrighamDiscover Yourself: Keep a Journal Spencer W. KimballPresident Kimball Speaks Out on Personal Journals Keeping Pace The Nursery: Where Children Come First News of the Church Church Christmas TV Special Ready Marvin K. GardnerThat “Tabernacle Feeling”—In Ann Arbor, Michigan Policies and Announcements Henry B. Eyring Named Church Commissioner of Education LDS Scene