February 1999 Contents Gordon B. HinckleyLife’s Obligations Patricia P. PinegarChildren: Our Priceless Converts Alexander B. MorrisonA Caring Community: Goodness in Action Getting Involved, Giving Service, Growing Tips for Serving Effectively Roger R. KellerLuke: One Facet of a Diamond Christopher K. BigelowA Balanced Effort in New Orleans “Be Ye Doers of the Word” Jill B. CroslandA Miracle Named Benjamin Loie Lott BensonCould I Wait for a Temple Marriage? I Have a Question David A. BurtonIs there anything wrong with getting a tattoo or body piercing? Alan L. WilkinsWhat guidelines can help us pray in accordance with God’s will? Joy F. EvansMeditations on Motherhood God Speaks to His Children through Personal Revelation Debbie VanDerwerken SchafferKnee-High Visiting Teacher Mormon Journal Bonnee ByrneMy Dearly Loved Spirit Sister Scott G. Fraser“You’ll Be Needed in 30 Minutes” Ed PoplinI Didn’t Feel Worthy Lisa Ann JacksonHaving Ears to Hear Fred MattinsonIn My Heart I Knelt Nilda M. Berge“The Winds and the Waves Shall Obey” Portraits Area Authority in Japan Joan SavageTemple-Work Stalwart Enduring Well In the Spotlight Random Sampler John M. ButlerMaking the Scriptures Personal Arlene Anderson ButlerQuick Quiet Books Emory and Kathy CookSweet Rewards of Missionary Work Priesthood Perspectives Strengthening Aaronic Priesthood Quorums Improving Gospel Understanding through Study and Discussion News of the Church First Presidency Christmas Devotional President Hinckley Visits Hurricane Mitch Victims and Mid-Atlantic United States President Hinckley’s 1998 Travels New Church Handbook of Instructions Using Family History Centers™ for Missionary and Activation Efforts Janet KruckenbergWinnipeg: Diversity of Cultures Temple Update Policies and Announcements LDS Scene Comment