Liahona, December 2015

Messages
- 4
  
  First Presidency Message
  
  Make Time for the Savior
  
  By President Thomas S. Monson
- 7
  
  Visiting Teaching Message
  
  Divine Attributes of Jesus Christ—Compassionate and Kind
Feature Articles
- 10
  
  A Witness of the Savior Jesus Christ
  
  By President Boyd K. Packer
  
  An Apostle of 45 years testifies of the Savior “with absolute certainty.”
- 14
  
  Joseph Smith and the Book of Revelation
  
  By David A. Edwards
  
  Why did Joseph Smith call the book of Revelation “one of the plainest books God ever caused to be written”?
- 20
  
  Asking the Right Questions in the Right Way
  
  By Scott H. Knecht
  
  The right question can make a big difference when it comes to learning and teaching the gospel.
- 24
  
  The New and Everlasting Covenant
  
  By Elder Marcus B. Nash
  
  For all who abide the terms of the new and everlasting covenant, the reward is joy and peace in this world and eternal life in the next.
- 32
  
  “I Made a Commitment to God”
  
  By Néstor Curbelo
  
  The dedication of one member in Ecuador proved to be a defining moment in Church history there.
- 34
  
  Be at Peace
  
  By Elder D. Todd Christofferson
  
  Take time this Christmas season to feel the Savior’s reassurance.
Departments
- 8
  
  We Talk of Christ
  
  A Gift of Life and Love
  
  By Brad Allred
- 38
  
  Latter-day Saint Voices
- 80
  
  Until We Meet Again
  
  The Real Christmas
  
  By President Howard W. Hunter
Young Adults
- 44
  
  Returning Home Early from My Mission
  
  By Brittany Romanello Casco
  
  I believed the stories of Christ’s healing the sick, and I believed that He would do the same for me.
- 48
  
  Young Adult Profiles
  
  Living as a Witness in Germany
  
  By Justina McCandless
  
  Understanding how Heavenly Father views her has helped Esther in her relationships with others.
Youth
- 50
  
  How to See the Real Meaning of Christmas
  
  By President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
  
  How can we feel gratitude for Christ and renew our determination to follow Him?
- 51
  
  A Life-Changing Gift at the Thrift Store
  
  By Keanu Williams
  
  An answer to a prayer at Christmastime led to a forever family.
- 52
  
  The New Guy
  
  By Matthew Flitton
  
  Matthew was practically alone in his quorum, but he soon found that many of the priests just needed an invitation to come.
- 54
  
  They Knew Joseph
  
  Get to know the Prophet Joseph Smith through the words of people who knew him in person.
- 56
  
  Are You a Getter or a Giver?
  
  Reconsider your perspective on keeping the commandments and serving in the Church.
- 57
  
  Poster
  
  Use It or Lose It
- 58
  
  Questions and Answers
  
  I feel inadequate to be a Young Women class president. How can I be a better leader?
- 60
  
  Things I Learned as a Young Convert
  
  By Elder Jörg Klebingat
  
  Praying always and applying the Atonement daily can help you feel confident and clean all the time.
- 64
  
  Personal Progress on My Family Tree
  
  By Raisa Marcondes
  
  By doing her family history, Raisa found that she wasn’t the only member of the Church in her family.
Children
- 65
  
  Scriptures for Spencer
  
  By Elder Marcus B. Nash
  
  Spencer didn’t know why he wasn’t sleeping well when his parents went out of town. What was wrong?
- 66
  
  A Lesson from My Father
  
  By Elder David A. Bednar
  
  Elder Bednar’s father wasn’t a member of the Church, but he still taught him an important lesson about the priesthood.
- 67
  
  Scripture Figures
  
  The Book of Mormon
- 68
  
  Christmas Eve with the Córdobas
  
  By Honney Thalia Cabel Losno
  
  Marycielo and her sister could give something better than gifts to the Córdobas for Christmas.
- 70
  
  The Restoration Puzzle
  
  By Heidi Poelman
  
  Anna had to give a talk in Primary. But how could she explain what Restoration means?
- 72
  
  Scripture Time
  
  Jesus Christ Will Come Again!
  
  By Erin Sanderson
- 74
  
  For Young Children
  
  The Nativity Story