January 2012 Contents Jeffrey R. HollandKeeping Covenants: A Message for Those Who Will Serve a Mission 2012 Mutual Theme 2012 Mutual Theme Young Women General PresidencyYoung Women, Arise and Shine! Young Men General PresidencyBe a Shining Example Doctrine and Covenants 115:5 Mormonad: Shine Forth Afton NelsonA Sure Foundation Questions and Answers Hillary HolbrookMaking Sense of Dollars and Cents Laura A. AustinPeople Noticed Sally Johnson OdekirkLearning to Be a Leader Whitney HinckleyFeast Like a Flamingo Successful Scripture Study Lisa Marie ClaysonTrust in the Lord Brittany BeattieAnswering Your Friends’ Questions Gérald CausséBe Faithful 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? What’s Up? What’s Up? A Year Full of Service Amber D.My Testimony of Prayer Emily F.My Favorite Scripture On Our Honor We’ve Got Mail The Extra Smile Stand for Truth Stand for Truth Heather C.Staying Strong in the Classroom Lauren M.It’s Better to Stand Alone Instant Messages Instant Messages Hannah P.My Heavenly Father Loves Me Brittany J.Remember Your Worth Simon K.I Could Go to the Temple Jack H.A Family Not Forgotten Carlos Iván Garmendía PachecoGod Answered Both Prayers M. Russell BallardHow to Show Faith in Christ Valerie NishiguchiMoon and the Stars