January 2009 Contents Henry B. EyringLet Us Raise Our Voice of Warning Witnesses of the Prophet Joseph Smith Witnesses of the Prophet Joseph Smith Thomas S. MonsonA Model of Obedience and Courage Henry B. EyringGratitude and Love Dieter F. UchtdorfAn Example of Seeking and Receiving Boyd K. PackerA Walk with the Prophet Joseph Smith L. Tom PerryTrust in the Lord Russell M. NelsonThe Reality of God’s Love Dallin H. OaksA Reliance on Spiritual Gifts M. Russell BallardPeace and Happiness in This Life Joseph B. WirthlinNever Giving Up Richard G. ScottA Book of Truths Robert D. HalesA Pattern for Gaining Testimony Jeffrey R. HollandA Knowledge of Revelation David A. BednarLessons in Pondering the Scriptures Quentin L. CookA Foundation for Decisions D. Todd ChristoffersonA Sure Knowledge of the Savior Dennis B. NeuenschwanderJoseph Smith: An Apostle of Jesus Christ Michael R. MorrisDrawn to the Temple Adam C. OlsonFaith to Ford the River Michael John U. TehConfidence in the Presence of God Robin Ruff Van WagenenPeaches, Pruning, and Spiritual Progress George D. DurrantMy Guilt Was Swept Away Diane Terry WoolfPutting My Hand in the Lord’s Kenneth R. MaysDoctrine and Covenants Revealed Sunday School General PresidencyEnriching Your Study of the Doctrine and Covenants Steven E. SnowTreasuring the Doctrine and Covenants Nourishing the Soul through Institute Nourishing the Soul through Institute José AraujoStrengthening My Testimony Krista WrenChanging My Goals Malinda MorrisonShowing Faith Ngozichi OkwanduGrowing Closer to the Lord Dave J. GreenFinding New Friends Suzanne GobleComing Home Linda RehartLeft with a Violin and a Hymnbook Wendy Foutz McKinneyGardenias in January Stand Strong and Immovable in Faith Name WithheldBipolar Disorder: My Lessons in Love, Hope, and Peace Random Sampler Random Sampler New Year, New Progress Kersten CampbellMy “Let It Rain” Journal Kimberly HickenFamily Home Evening Helps: Family Singing Time Latter-day Saint Voices Latter-day Saint Voices Hildo Rosillo FloresNever Forget That You Are a Mormon Angela LeeTwice Blessed Marcos A. WalkerCould I Let Go of My Past? News of the Church Mormon Helping Hands Completes First Decade of Service Web Extends Distribution Services’ Reach Book of Mormon Reaches 140 Million Milestone World Briefs Water Project Provides More than Just Water Church Sends Atmit to Ethiopia Aid Brings Hope to City in Iraq Young Adults Travel the Amazon for the Gospel Mexico City Temple Rededicated Comment