December 1999 Contents Letter from the First Presidency James E. FaustA Pattern of Love Latter-day Saint Voices: Gifts of Love Latter-day Saint Voices: Gifts of Love Jacqueline Michea MartínezOur Christmas Miracle Patricia SchmuhlCold Hands, Warm Heart Chris GeilmanThe Crumpled Letter Salvador NaníaGustavo’s Smile Merrill J. BatemanLiving a Christ-Centered Life Jan U. PinboroughSymbols of Reconciliation Mormon Message Remembering Christ at Christmas Remembering Christ at Christmas Georgina CrismanChristmas Doves Antonio Carlos Pedrosa dos SantosA Monthlong Celebration Ken-ichi and Aiko IshikawaGood Tidings of Christmas Cheer Christmas Programs Scott and Angelle AndersonGifts for the Savior Fajardo Romero FamilyFollowing His Example D. Ray ThomasEight Tips for Building Stronger Families Preparing for the Temple Linda A. PetersonMy Kind of Hero Marvin K. GardnerSoweto’s Bright Future Ann Michelle NielsenBreakthrough Revitalizing Gospel Teaching Winnifred C. JardineThe Tithing Habit The Friend Most Wondrous Gift of All Trying to Be Like Jesus Angela JackAll That He Had Christmas Crafts M. Russell BallardJoseph Smith’s First Vision Julie Taggart Rabe“If You’re Warm, You’re Getting Closer” Sydney S. ReynoldsSharing Time: When He Comes Again Christmas Advent Calendar