“Contents,” Ensign, December 2017 Contents December 2017 Volume 47 • Number 12 Messages First Presidency Message Seeking Christ at Christmas By President Dieter F. Uchtdorf Visiting Teaching Message Willing to Bear One Another’s Burdens Young Adult Features Mongolia’s Got Talent! By Po Nien (Felipe) Chou, Petra Chou, and Odgerel Ochirjav How a young adult choir used song to captivate a country—and share the gospel. Become What God Wants You to Be By Stephen W. Owen Accepting the Lord’s plan for your life is a sure way to realize your potential. Poem: “O Wretched Man” By Phyllis Baker White Like Nephi, we can rely on the transforming power of the Savior. My Gift to the Savior By Cherstan Pixton I needed to stop thinking of myself and start thinking of my brothers and sisters. Find the Joy Heavenly Father Wants for You By Elder Alan C. Batt Elder Batt identifies three choices that can lead to happiness. Features Glory to God in the Highest By Elder Ronald A. Rasband How will you choose to be a witness of Christ this holiday season? We Can Do Better, Part 2: Finding Your Place in the Church of Jesus Christ By Betsy VanDenBerghe Do you ever feel like you don’t belong? Here are some ways to find a solution. Fourteen Events of the Nativity By Jessica Griffith Explore the events leading up to and following the Savior’s birth as related in the scriptures. Including Grandpa Keiser in Our Christmas By Serena Kugath Find out how one family made their ancestors a part of their Christmas celebration. Christmas in Thailand By Brett Bartholomew As a missionary in Thailand, I learned more about the true meaning of Christmas than I ever had before. “You Gotta Believe” By Matthew O. Richardson It felt as if everyone was receiving revelation, direction, and confidence—except me. The Gospel of Jesus Christ: A Refuge and Protection By Getulio Walter Jagher e Silva From the Doctrine and Covenants: seven ways we are promised protection in our lives. Joseph Smith: Strength Out of Weakness By Elder Marcus B. Nash Just as they did for the Prophet Joseph, miracles come as we recognize and turn our weaknesses over to the Lord. Our Successful Family Council By Jennifer Lyn Pond My husband and I would never have arrived at a solution without counseling with our children. Help with Your Teens By David A. Edwards The Church has many resources that can help us strengthen the youth in our lives. Departments Teaching in the Savior’s Way: Elevating Our Family Discussions By Doug Hart Music: Once in Royal David’s City By Cecil Frances Alexander, Henry J. Gauntlett, Anna M. Molgard, and Rachel P. Mohlman Friend Connection: Dealing with Peer Pressure Teaching the Proclamation to Children Portraits of Faith: Josephine Scere—Pennsylvania, USA Latter-day Saint Voices Until We Meet Again: Valiant in the Cause of Christ By Joseph Smith Invitation to Artists Worldwide