December 1998 Contents Thomas S. MonsonWhat Is Christmas? Dallin H. OaksNourishing the Spirit Alexander B. MorrisonLife—the Gift Each Is Given Richard DavisSharing the Fire of Our Faith Maria Cristina Santana“God Setteth the Solitary in Families” Donavene Ahier JaycoxGift for a Stranger Paul VanDenBergheSealing Families, Strengthening a Ward Christopher K. BigelowAustralia: Coming Out of Obscurity Down Under Pat Kohler WarrenTrust—Etched in Glass Jan TindallPlace of Honor Sherrie JohnsonTasting the Bread of Life I Have a Question Gaye StrathearnI Have a Question Mormon Journal Marilou D. Paderanga IdosWhat Present Could I Give? Laura Russell BunkerThe Art of Perspective Henry CopierStockings Filled with Love Amanda RoweAn Angel in Deed Wanda Daines Hammond VetterliJust a Few Stamps Short Random Sampler Elaine Kimball BusathGifts to Remember Jolene PickerPutting Ourselves in the Manger Scene Teaching Teens about Credit Alan Don WeirAnnual Family Fun Nights Observing the Law of Tithing Portraits Rita Ann Best“By Small and Simple Things” Serving Up Smiles Area Authority in Peru Norma Lee FisherFlorida Pioneer In the Spotlight News of the Church President Hinckley Honors St. George Pioneers Handcart Memorial Dedicated Wagon Train Commemorates Canada Pioneers New small temple design: New Peru Missionary Training Center Dennis LifferthConversation: Making Family Home Evening Stronger Dan B. ClarkReaching Out in San Diego Comment