December 1996 Contents Comment James E. FaustGratitude As a Saving Principle Gordon B. HinckleyWords of the Living Prophet Henry B. EyringGiving with Joy Naida Stephens TimsThat “Unmanageable” Class! Homer S. EllsworthThoughts on the Good Shepherd Nettie HunsakerPapa’s Song The Rock of Our Redeemer Beth Dayley“Joy to the World” from Bulgaria The Christmas Coat Lisa M. GroverYour Own Testimony He Lives! Janet ThomasLand of Fire and Ice Osborne N. SmithTithing Came First The Friend Jesus Christ Appears to the Nephites Joy to the World Jan M. SmithChristmas Box Bessie Saunders Spencer and I. Reed PayneWhen Joseph Went to Bethlehem Karen AshtonSharing Time: The Gift of Obedience Fun Page Designer Christmas Wrap