“Contents,” Liahona, Dec. 2004 Liahona December 2004 Volume 28, Number 12 Contents For Adults Using the Liahona First Presidency Message: The Power of Peace President James E. Faust He Lives The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Strengthening the Family: The Family Is Central to the Creator’s Plan A Christmas Cross-Stitch David Toy Book of Mormon Principles: How Could I Testify? Elder Hans H. Mattsson Book of Mormon Principles: Come unto Christ Elder Robert R. Steuer Visiting Teaching Message: Feeling the Love of the Lord through Service Strong Hands and Loving Hearts Latter-day Saint Voices Christmas Eve Breakfast Toni Hakes The Appalachian Christmas Tree Laurie Hopkins Open the Card First Samuel Osorio Mendoza Missionaries on the Metro Rémy van der Put Comment For Youth The Divine Touch Elder M. Russell Ballard Poster: Give of Yourself Did You Know? Birthplace of the Prophet Janet Thomas Gospel Classics: More Than a Farm Boy Elder Mark E. Petersen Questions and Answers: I’m Not Attractive. Please Don’t Tell Me That I Am. Why Was I Born This Way? The Friend: For Children A Christmas Message from the First Presidency to the Children of the World: A Wonderful Time of Year Poster Article: Jesus Had Righteous Earthly Parents From the Life of President Heber J. Grant: Charitable Businessman Christmas on Temple Square Kimberly Webb Sharing Time: Christmas Gifts All Year Sheila E. Wilson A Cabbage for Christmas Trisa Martin Special Witness: Keep the Commandments Elder Robert D. Hales On the cover: Pondering Mary, by Jeffrey Hein, may not be copied. Inside back cover: Mary, by James C. Christensen. May not be copied