January 2012 Contents Contents More Online Living the Abundant Life Thomas S. MonsonLiving the Abundant Life Madison MorleyCourage to Weather the Storm Captain Moroni Watchcare and Ministering through Visiting Teaching October Conference Notebook October Conference Notebook Courage to Stand Alone Craig MerrillLeadership the Lord’s Way Jayne P. BowersVisiting Teachers Led Me to Jesus Christ Clyde J. WilliamsHelping Children Love the Book of Mormon Sara D. SmithFinding Answers in the Book of Mormon Rediscovering a Wonder of the World … and Avoiding the Dangers of Spiritual Apathy Adam C. OlsonRediscovering a Wonder of the World … and Avoiding the Dangers of Spiritual Apathy Wilfer Montes LeonFinding Motivation to Read the Scriptures D. Todd ChristoffersonRecognizing God’s Hand in Our Daily Blessings Ted BarnesGeorge Albert Smith: He Lived as He Taught Latter-day Saint Voices Latter-day Saint Voices C. Lee BendixsenBatteries and Bitter Winds Rafael BarriosA Valued Possession Jewelene CarterRead Your Book of Mormon Priscilla Costa XavierDaddy’s Shoes Young Adults Carl B. CookLook Up Youth To the Point To the Point Why is there so much pressure on young men to go on a mission? Isn’t it a personal decision? Are there guardian angels? Do I have one assigned to me? What is the Church’s position on homosexuality? Is it OK to be friends with people who have homosexual feelings? Jeffrey R. HollandKeeping Covenants 2012 Mutual Theme 2012 Mutual Theme Young Women General PresidencyYoung Women, Arise and Shine! Young Men General PresidencyBe a Shining Example Poster: Shine Forth Doctrine and Covenants 115:5 Carlos Iván Garmendía PachecoGod Answered Both Prayers Gérald CausséBe Faithful Children David L. FrischknechtStones, Arrows, and Snowballs Book of Mormon Feast M. Russell BallardHow Do I Achieve My Goals? Agency Is the Gift to Choose for Ourselves Diane L. MangumThe Book of Mormon Teaches of Jesus Christ Jane Hansen LassetterMaking Friends across the Pacific Rosemary M. WixomHe Is There For Young Children Sarah ChowThe Right Dress Hikari Loftus and Hilary Watkins LemonI Can Be a Missionary Now! News of the Church Stephanie Jean JohnsonYoung Adult Centers Build the Rising Generation Saints in United Kingdom, Brazil Participate in Days of Service Update 2012 Mutual Theme Announced: “Arise and Shine Forth” In the News World Briefs Comment Family Home Evening Ideas George C. RobinsonLearning from the Expert