December 2018 The Church Is Here—La Paz, Bolivia Christina CroslandThe First Christmas JourneyExamining Mary and Joseph’s journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Blanca Solis—Asunción, ParaguayA woman in Paraguay has to care for her sick mother and husband. Communicate That You CareThere are many ways that we can show we care to those we minister to. Jean B. BinghamWhere Did My Home and Visiting Teachers Go?Sister Bingham, Relief Society General President, helps us understand more about our ministering responsibilities and the role of ministering interviews. L. Whitney Clayton The Savior’s Gift of PeaceElder Clayton teaches how the Savior’s gift of peace can be with us regardless of our circumstances. Luis Omar CardozoA Little Better Than YesterdayA couple whose son dies while on his mission feels comforted following his death and inspired by some of his final words. Ximena Cardozo CorbalánWhy I No Longer Ask “Why?” after My Brother’s DeathA young woman explains how she found peace after her brother’s death. Jeffrey R. HollandMaking Your Life a Soul-Stirring Journey of Personal GrowthElder Holland explains the responsibility we have to grow and stretch ourselves as gospel learners, especially in our homes. Mackenzie BrownUnlock Greater Power with the New Curriculum Irina V. KratzerDecisions and Miracles: And Now I SeeA woman describes her journey of faith, from growing up in Russia to learning about the Church and discovering the light of the gospel. Stephen P. Schank”I Am That I Am”: Symbols of Jesus Christ in the Old TestamentSymbols of Jesus Christ in the Old Testament. The Menorah Young Adults M. Joseph BroughA Still, Small Voice among Big DecisionsBrother Brough describes an experience that taught him about agency and following the Holy Ghost. Mckenna Clarke3 Ways Prophets Are Evidence That God Loves You Leah Barton3 Things to Remember When You Feel Like You’re Falling Short Marissa WiddisonMusic Is Powerful Rachel P. Mohlman and Anna M. MolgardSeek This Jesus Laura FuchsHe Is the Brightest LightA young adult makes an analogy between our ability to see the stars in a big city to our ability to see the Light of Christ during the busy Christmas season. Joëlle SpijkermanHow a Prophet’s Challenge Helped Me Adjust to Post-Mission LifeA recently returned missionary who is struggling with being home takes the prophet’s challenge to fast from social media for 10 days. Clarissa McIntireLighting the World—with TurmericA young adult learns a lesson from attempting to make a complicated recipe for a “Light the World” service. Lindsay WilcoxRed Vending Machines: My Experience with “Light the World”A young adult helps organize a trip to Temple Square with the youth in her ward. Tyler SmithThe Greatest Gift of ChristmasA young adult realizes that his perspective of Christmas was not focused on the right things. We Asked Young Adults What They Think of the New Curriculum and Sunday ScheduleYoung adults react to the announcement of a new, balanced curriculum and Sunday meetings schedule. Mckenna ClarkeSharing God’s Love ... at the Gas StationA brief SEO description of the article. Andrew TimmonsFamily Bonds: A Strength and a Blessing Richard M. RomneyPoems, Banana Bread, and Tiny Keys Kerry MuhlesteinThe Book of Abraham, Revelation, and You Margot HovleyFamilySearch Indexing: Easier Than Ever! Lori RiesA Single Red BulbA mother whose children have all left home realizes what it is that makes Christmas. Carl B. CookWin the Battle with the Natural Man Barbara A. LewisHelping Children Find Peace An Invitation to Light the World Eric B. Murdock5 Do’s (and 2 Don’ts) When Inviting Friends to ChurchSuggestions for how to invite friends to church. Talking about Different Beliefs New Era Connection Latter-day Saint Voices Wilson Correia dos SantosA Sweet Christmas Shannon Knight”Ye Have Done It unto Me” Anna FingerleWe Were Both Blessed Claudette Bybee BurtThe Book of Mormon: A Special Gift New Year, New CurriculumInformation about how the new Church curriculum materials work. Hope and Healing for Victims of AbuseA new Church website offers resources for victims of abuse. Bruce R. McConkieKnowing Christ through Joseph SmithElder McConkie explains how, through the Prophet Joseph Smith, we know more of Jesus Christ. United Kingdom and Ireland Local Pages Christ’s Gifts to Us 21-Day Book of Mormon Challenge Church Building Missionaries Reunion Makes History Two Faiths Unite Through Service ‘Light the World’ Campaign 2018 My Story Self-Reliance Missionaries Bring Members Together in the Virtual Classroom