“Contents,” Liahona, Jan. 2012, 1–3 Liahona, January 2012 Messages 4 First Presidency Message Living the Abundant Life By President Thomas S. Monson 7 Visiting Teaching Message Watchcare and Ministering through Visiting Teaching Feature Articles 16 Finding Answers in the Book of Mormon By Sara D. Smith Six members share what a difference the Book of Mormon has made in their lives. 20 Rediscovering a Wonder of the World … and Avoiding the Dangers of Spiritual Apathy By Adam C. Olson Like researchers who learn more and more about Machu Picchu, we can learn more about the gospel each time we study it. 24 Recognizing God’s Hand in Our Daily Blessings By Elder D. Todd Christofferson Asking for “our daily bread” at God’s hand plays a vital part in learning to trust Him. 32 George Albert Smith: He Lived as He Taught By Ted Barnes An introduction to this year’s Melchizedek Priesthood and Relief Society course of study. Departments 8 October Conference Notebook 10 Serving in the Church Leadership the Lord’s Way By Craig Merrill 12 We Talk of Christ Visiting Teachers Led Me to Jesus Christ By Jayne P. Bowers 14 Our Homes, Our Families Helping Children Love the Book of Mormon By Clyde J. Williams 38 Latter-day Saint Voices 74 News of the Church 79 Family Home Evening Ideas 80 Until We Meet Again Learning from the Expert By George C. Robinson Young Adults 42 They Spoke to Us Look Up By Elder Carl B. Cook What happens when we look up to see how Heavenly Father sees us rather than looking sideways to see how others view us? Youth 46 To the Point 48 Keeping Covenants: A Message for Those Who Will Serve a Mission By Elder Jeffrey R. Holland There is a key to having the powers of godliness be with us as missionaries. 52 2012 Mutual Theme By the Young Women and Young Men general presidencies “Arise and shine forth, that thy light may be a standard for the nations” (D&C 115:5). 54 Poster Shine Forth 55 Line upon Line Doctrine and Covenants 115:5 56 From the Mission Field God Answered Both Prayers By Carlos Iván Garmendía Pacheco 57 Be Faithful By Elder Gérald Caussé During an important interview, I had to decide quickly whether to be true to my beliefs. Children 58 Stones, Arrows, and Snowballs By David L. Frischknecht How could I get past the bullies? Be like Samuel the Lamanite. 60 Book of Mormon Feast Color in this chart each week as you read the Book of Mormon. 63 Special Witness How Do I Achieve My Goals? By Elder M. Russell Ballard 64 Bringing Primary Home Agency Is the Gift to Choose for Ourselves 66 Stories of Jesus The Book of Mormon Teaches of Jesus Christ By Diane L. Mangum 68 Making Friends across the Pacific By Jane Hansen Lassetter Primary children from Utah and Tonga get to know one another. 69 He Is There By Rosemary M. Wixom Heavenly Father hears and answers every child’s prayer. 70 For Young Children On the cover Painting by Jeff Ward. See if you can find the Liahona hidden in this issue. Hint: use a compass to cross the Pacific Ocean. More Online