December 1981 Contents N. Eldon TannerThe Power of Example Joe J. ChristensenOpen Your Mouths: The Courage to Share the Gospel Brent A. BarlowA Tiny Fragment of Steel Mormon Journal Anne Castleton Busath$7,000 by Christmas Kings to Malachi Monte S. NymanRestoring “Plain and Precious Parts”: The Role of Latter-day Scriptures in Helping Us Understand the Bible Edward J. BrandtThe Scatterings and Gatherings of Israel John M. LundquistLife in Ancient Biblical Lands Hugh NibleyThe Lachish Letters: Documents from Lehi’s Day Grant E. BartonLessons at a Glance: What Our Children Are Learning I Have a Question Brent BullochHow much emphasis is found in the writings of the Old Testament prophets on the subjects of the Restoration and the last days? Leland H. GentryWhat was religion for the Israelites? Ellis T. RasmussenWhat were the false ideologies, values, and practices that tempted Israel during the Old Testament period? Random Sampler Laurie Williams SowbyHelping Children Find Christmas Wanda West BadgerPersonalized Christmas Tablecloth Elna Kemp WallaceOnce More with Peeling Joan FarbusReport from Cyprus The Best Thing We’ve Done The Church’s Image: One Woman’s Contribution Comment News of the Church Kerril Sue Rollins“Meet the Mormons” in Movies “Mr. Krueger’s Christmas” to Be Televised BYU Participates in Syrian Dig Policies and Announcements LDS Scene Now That You’ve Written a Wonderful Article