August 2012 Contents Friends by Mail Friends by Mail Samantha M.Soft Answers Are the Best Answers Josh G.Thanks for “Trust and the Truth” Samantha C.A Friendly Sunday Lilianna, Lincoln, and Olivia M., and Spencer S.How We Read the Friend Dear Friends Heidi S. SwintonLearning to Serve Others Colorful Layered Cake Thomas S. MonsonBright Idea Sarah ChowLeaving Bad Behind Question Corner Luacine Clark FoxLove One Another Cynthia BradfordElevator Prayers Bulletin Board Diane L. MangumSamuel the Lamanite Prophesies of Christ Quentin L. CookWomen Are Important in the Church! Puzzle Page Marissa WiddisonPrayers, Notes, and Natural Disasters Jean Hedengren MoultrieGrandma’s Feather Blizzard Megan Withers RoxasIn Every Footstep, Part Two: Miracle on the Plains Adam C. OlsonLeute’s Home Brad WilcoxSpecial Words Ray GoldrupBuddy’s Heart Tad R. CallisterNever Give Up Val Chadwick BagleyPreparing for the Temple For Little Friends Jane McBride ChoateServing Heavenly Father Fun Service Do Your Duty Mellissa D. StubbsCool Cars Show and Tell I Choose to Fill My Life with Things That Invite the Spirit Matt and Mandy Coloring Page For Older Kids For Older Kids Mindy Raye FriedmanBut I’m Too Shy Feeling Shy? Your Own Time Line Guide to the Friend Book of Mormon Scripture Figures