January 2008 Contents Thomas S. MonsonThe Master Bridge Builder William D. OswaldObedience: The First Law of Heaven Jay E. JensenThe Prophet Joseph Smith, an Extraordinary Teacher Tom RoughleyIt All Began with You Kathryn P. FongMaking Any Ward “Home” Julia A. WagnerNot Just a Blanket Brian GudmundsonQuestions, the Heart of Learning and Teaching The Relief Society Lesson That Changed Our Family Irene EubanksPutting My Marriage before My Pride Neil L. AndersenThe Book of Mormon: The Great Purveyor of the Savior’s Peace “… And It Came to Pass” Rebecca M. TaylorWhy Adoption? Marie E. OwensExercising the Soul Annette Candland AlgerUnplugged Happily Living within Our Means Douglas L. CallisterOur God Truly Is God Jesus Christ Taught the Purpose of Our Life on Earth Latter-day Saint Voices Latter-day Saint Voices Stan ByrdWhy Was I Awake at 3:00 a.m.? Alberto BoccaHow Could I Get to Church? Alessandra Maria Pereira de PaulaThe Book with Answers Aubrey WilliamsSomething I Wasn’t Expecting Random Sampler Kathryn PalmerEnergizing Couch Potatoes Alf and Lois HopkinsJust a Small Donation Roxanne FreemanFamily History Now Suzanne FerrinFamily Home Evening Helps: Family Fun with the Articles of Faith News of the Church Church Curriculum for 2008 Required Years of Preparation Molly FarmerTabernacle Organist Leaves Resonating Legacy New Opportunities Allow More Members to Serve Elder Oaks Honored in Religious Freedom Exhibit