February 2000 Contents Thomas S. MonsonAn Attitude of Gratitude JoLyn CornelsenThe Goal I Thought I’d Never Reach Boyd K. PackerTeach the Children On Being a Father Randy J. GibbsFrom Lecturing to Loving Bill Schlofman“Daddy, What if I Do My Best?” Max K. KennedyRepairing the Relationship with My Son Cindy NewellClimbing Back Kent P. JacksonOne Family’s Testimony of Christ Wendy L. WatsonAn Eye Single: Blessings of the Temple Ronald K. EsplinHyrum Smith: The Mildness of a Lamb, the Integrity of Job Dispelling the Darkness of Abuse Uniting Generations Earl C. TingeyKeeping the Sabbath Day Holy Jan U. Pinborough and Marvin K. GardnerThe Power of One Priesthood Perspectives Home Teaching and the Aaronic Priesthood First Sunday Quorum or Group Meetings I Have a Question Richard R. HartI Have a Question Latter-day Saint Voices Norma Chapin“Do This Each Year?” Alfredo P. BlancA Debt for Half a Bicycle Sandra H. Fitzgerald“Was That Really Us Singing?” Suzanne H. HillThe Promised Blessing Thomas Henry Porter“I Cannot Do Much the Way I Am” Portraits Area Authority Seventy Making the Grade Arlene MieraPreserving His Heritage In the Spotlight Nurturing a Love That Lasts Random Sampler Diane Nilsson BielefeldtPreparing for Sunday Each Day Julie B. MorraBridging the Confidence Gap Douglas R. KingJobs: Lost and Found John VanDenBergheFamily Home Evening on the Road News of the Church Three Temples Dedicated in North America First Presidency Christmas Devotional “Do It with a Glad Heart,” President Hinckley Advises Church Participates in World Congress of Families Janet ThomasPioneers in the Bahamas New Temples Booklet Music Submissions Invited Family History Product Update Policies and Announcements Comment