December 2017 Contents Contents Invitation to Artists Worldwide Seeking Christ at Christmas Dieter F. UchtdorfSeeking Christ at ChristmasPresident Uchtdorf tells of those who welcomed the arrival of the Savior and encourages us to seek Christ. Watching for Jesus Willing to Bear One Another’s Burdens Doug HartElevating Our Family DiscussionsA couple comes up with a plan to help their teenage children become better gospel learners Young Adults Po Nien (Felipe) Chou, Petra Chou, and Odgerel OchirjavMongolia’s Got Talent!A youth and young adult choir from Mongolia compete in a national talent competition. Stephen W. OwenBecome What God Wants You to Be Phyllis Baker White“O Wretched Man” Cherstan PixtonMy Gift to the SaviorA missionary tries to think of what she can give to the Savior for Christmas. Alan C. BattFind the Joy Heavenly Father Wants for You Ronald A. RasbandGlory to God in the HighestElder Rasband teaches that, through our selfless service, we can serve the Lord and bear witness of Him. Betsy VanDenBergheWe Can Do Better, Part 2: Finding Your Place in the Church of Jesus ChristStories from members of the Church who set aside hurt feelings, comparisons, and undercertainty to rely on the Lord and partake of the blessings of the gospel. Jessica Griffith14 Events of the NativityFourteen events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ that we can learn more about from the scriptures. Serena KugathIncluding Grandpa Keiser in Our Christmas Brett BartholomewChristmas in Thailand Matthew O. Richardson“You Gotta Believe” Getulio Walter Jagher e SilvaThe Gospel of Jesus Christ: A Refuge and ProtectionThe teachings in the Doctrine and Covenants teach us how we can find protection in these latter days. Marcus B. NashJoseph Smith: Strength Out of WeaknessElder Nash teaches how, like Joseph Smith, we can turn our weaknesses into strengths through our faith and with the Lord’s help. Cecil Frances Alexander, Henry J. Gauntlett, Anna M. Molgard, and Rachel P. MohlmanOnce in Royal David’s City Jennifer Lyn PondOur Successful Family Council David A. EdwardsHelp with Your Teens Dealing with Peer Pressure Teaching the Proclamation to Children Josephine Scere: Pennsylvania, USA Latter-day Saint Voices Jordan WrightSharing the Savior’s Love at Christmas Elisabet Andersen BogadoChristmas Packages for Me? Aaron AdamsChristmas through My Daughter’s Eyes Maria Aparecida da Kiyama SilvaA Family Gift for the Savior Joseph SmithValiant in the Cause of Christ