December 2004 Contents James E. FaustThe Power of Peace He Lives The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Hans H. MattssonBook of Mormon Principles: How Could I Testify? Robert R. SteuerBook of Mormon Principles: Come unto Christ Robert MarshThe Faith I Tried to Avoid I Knew Joseph S. Michael WilcoxLet Us Ask of God Anne C. PingreeMaking Weak Things Become Strong Aimee H. Hansen“Was I Always This Happy?” Strong Hands and Loving Hearts Feeling the Love of the Lord through Service Questions and Answers Janene Wolsey BaadsgaardFamily Home Evening for Two Strengthening the Family: The Family Is Central to the Creator’s Plan David ToyA Christmas Cross-Stitch Lorraine F. DayChristmas Came Anyway My Daughter’s Choice Latter-day Saint Voices Toni HakesChristmas Eve Breakfast Laurie HopkinsThe Appalachian Christmas Tree Samuel Osorio MendozaOpen the Card First Rémy van der PutMissionaries on the Metro Random Sampler Bonnie B. LarsenA Brick for Christmas? Ronda Gibb HinrichsenHelping Children Memorize Scriptures Heather J. WestFamily Home Evening Helps: Five True Gifts News of the Church Members Touched by Historic Conference Church Provides Hurricane Relief New Temple Presidents and Matrons Begin Service World Leaders Visiting Utah to Learn about Church In the News Making the Most of This Issue