January 2018 The Gift of Repentance Thomas S. MonsonThe Gift of RepentanceExcerpts from the teachings of President Monson on the gift of repentance. Resolve to Repent Repentance Is a Gift Keep in Touch with Her Anytime, Anywhere, Any Way Following the example of the Savior, we as visiting teachers can minister to the sisters we visit, anytime and anywhere. W. Mark Bassett Look and LiveElder Bassett describes a parallel he found in his journey through the desert with a faulty car and the Israelites’ journey through the wilderness. Faith Sutherlin Blackhurst3 Family Home Evening Ideas to Recharge Your Spiritual Batteries Jean B. BinghamThe Temple Gives Us Higher VisionSister Bingham testifies that attending the temple will uplift and strengthen us all. Jacqueline SmithTemple Night Simplified: 6 Tips to Make Temple Trips EasierSix tips to make temple trips easier for parents and others. Jan Pinborough and Michael F. MoodyCome to the Temple Cheri EvansA Promised Blessing for Attending the TempleA woman decides to take a challenge to attend the temple more often and experiences the blessings of her service. Jessica GriffithYou, the Youth, and the Mutual ThemeA guide for parents and leaders on how to incorporate the 2018 Mutual theme throughout the year. Chase WheatlyFinding Peace: 4 (More) Ways to Use the 2018 Mutual Theme Michael MaglebyTo Sit in CouncilHow we are bringing the power of councils into our Melchizedek Priesthood and Relief Society Sunday meetings. M. Russell BallardThe Eternal Importance of FamilyElder Ballard explains how the doctrine of the Church is centered around the family. Amanda Jiri: Cape Town, South Africa Latter-day Saint Voices Levi KemptonAnswers to Each Other’s Prayers Ariele Queiroz Meyer FischerTaking Care of My Sick Baby and My Calling Valiant K. JonesMy Rooftop Prayer Samson HoWas This the End of My Life? Young Adults Destiny YarbroHome Earlier Than PlannedEight ways to find meaning after returning home early from your mission. Po Nien (Felipe) ChouHow Institute Helps You Learn the GospelThree ways you can get more out of your institute of religion classes. Youth Young Women and Young Men General Presidencies2018-mutual-theme-peace-in-christThe Young Women and Young Men General Presidencies explain how youth can make the most of this year’s Mutual theme. Poster: Peace in Christ Doctrine and Covenants 19:23 Nik DayPeace in Christ Russell M. NelsonStudy the Savior’s WordsPresident Nelson encourages youth to study the words, laws, and doctrine of the Savior found throughout the scriptures. Charlotte LarcabalFootball, Sundays, and Spiritual Belly FlopsWhen faced with the decision to play football on the Sabbath day, one young man remembers a more important commitment he had already made. Samantha BestMy Strange Neighbor Our Space Children Sharing Snacks and Smiles An Answer for LuciaA girl doesn’t understand a Bible verse that her teacher shares at school, so she asks the missionaries to help her understand the Godhead. Thomas S. MonsonLet Your Light ShinePresident Monson teaches that each of us need to share the Light of Christ we have within us by keeping our testimony burning brightly and by serving others. Eric B. MurdockLucas and the BullyA boy stands up to a bully but then realizes that he hadn’t been very nice. Claudio R. M. CostaMoroni and the Mechanic God’s Plan for Me Kim Webb ReidThe Creation Coloring Page N. Eldon TannerThe Purpose of the CreationPresident Tanner explains the purpose of our existence and how we can find joy in creation.