June 2000 Contents Thomas S. MonsonPrecious Children, a Gift from God D. Ray ThomasTips for Raising Stronger Families At 90, Still Setting the Pace of Service Recurring Themes of President Hinckley L. Tom Perry“Give Heed unto the Word of the Lord” Lance B. Wickman“Friends Again at Last”: Justice and Mercy in the Warming Glow of Charity LaRene Porter GauntBringing Hope to Haiti Marvin K. Gardner“One of a City, and Two of a Family” “Cleave unto Charity” “Cleave unto Charity” Malcolm W. WatsonHome Teaching to the End Stripped of Spiritual Blinders Vernon J. TiptonOn a Snowpacked German Road Jane M. ChoateA Friend in Time of Need Leroy HaleA Daughter of Heavenly Father Lillian Woodland“Elva, We Did It!” Jackie WitzelRebuilding My Life after Divorce I Have a Question Brent A. BarlowI Have a Question Latter-day Saint Voices Thierry Damoiseau and Paul ConnersMy Bus Was Late David R. PhillipsWhy Had I Asked Her Here? Nancy Marilijn RuiterOur Most Beautiful Book Teresa Nielson“The Roof Is on Fire!” Janette K. GibbonsDaniel’s Sunday Decision David D. HoefferleOur Eight-Year-Old’s Testimony Random Sampler Laura F. NielsenHelping Children Be Missionaries Donald G. StarkeyKeeping Balance in Food Storage Jonene FicklinFinding Joy with Preschoolers “If Ye Are Prepared …” News of the Church Fresno California Temple Dedicated New Institute Associations Will Reach More Young Adults President Hinckley Speaks to Press, Legislators, Diplomats “Happiness Found at Home,” President Monson Affirms Descendants Celebrate 200th Anniversary of Hyrum Smith’s Birth LDS Scene Family History Software Available in Five Languages Visitors’ Centers Strengthen Members Too, Directors Told Appointments Comment