January 2016 Quentin L. CookJoy Is within Your ReachElder Quentin L. Cook teaches that joy comes when we have the Spirit. To do this, we should shift our focus away from distractions and imperfections and onto the Savior. Justina LichnerDiscover Your GiftsDiscovering our gifts can remind us of our divine worth as God’s children. Here are nine ideas to help you discover some of your not-so-obvious gifts. Zachary CliffordWill You Give a Talk?A young man who is scared of giving a talk in church is comforted after getting a glimpse of his future. Mutual Theme Poster: Press ForwardThe 2016 Mutual theme poster. 2016 Mutual Theme Young Women and Young Men General Presidencies2016 Mutual ThemeThe Young Men and Young Women general presidencies talk about the 2016 Mutual theme, “Press Forward with a Steadfastness in Christ.” Young Men General PresidencyBlessings of Pressing ForwardThe Young Men general presidency show how Joseph Smith was an example of pressing forward despite persecution in order to receive God’s blessings. Young Women General PresidencyGoing ForwardThe Young Women general presidency talks about how following the principles in 2 Nephi 31:20 will lead us to happiness and eternal life with Heavenly Father. Line upon Line: 2 Nephi 31:20The scripture verse with the 2016 Mutual theme (2 Nephi 31:20) is broken down and the ideas in it are expanded upon. 2016 Mutual Theme All Year LongThis calendar shows how the 2016 Mutual theme ties into the Sunday lesson theme for each month. God Wants You BackWe can successfully pass through trials as we recognize our relationship to Heavenly Father and center our lives in Jesus Christ. Q&A—Pressing Forward: It’s All Worth ItOne of the youth who performed songs on the 2016 Mutual theme album talks about her personal experiences with pressing forward with steadfastness in Christ. Sarah AndersonRecovering My Spiritual ConfidenceA young woman who is experiencing a low spiritual confidence level receives a strong spiritual impression to listen to a particular general conference talk. When Your Faith Is ChallengedHere are 7 ways to react to challenges to your faith. Sydney L. SpackmanWalking the Lonely Road to ChurchA young woman living in a foreign country realized that she’d have to go to church alone if she went at all. Plus, it was raining that day. Could she be brave? Learning of Heavenly Father: A Study of Epic ProportionsAsking these questions and studying these scrtipures will help you learn more about Heavenly Father. Louisa HoeMoroni, My Mom, and a Lesson for My LifeA young woman learned a lesson for her own life when she realized that Moroni to was’t really alone to complete his misison; he had Heavenly father and Jesus Christ to help him. Schantell RemingtonFacing a Friend’s FistsBy standing up for one of her friends, a young woman makes another friend angry and gets invited to take it outside. David DicksonLet God Be Your ArchitectBuilding our lives is like building a house. If we let God be our architect instead of making it up as we go along, our lives can be awesome. Collin Braithwaite“Get Over Yourself”A young man has an opportunity to ask an Apostle how to best prepare for a mission. The answer surprised him. David DicksonFHE Object Lesson: Holy Smoke!In this object lesson for family home evening, a candle, smoke, and a flame can teach us about preserving memories in a journal or other record. Fame, Fortune, and Funny VideosA young man who has a budding talent for making funny online videos gets the offer of a lifetime but must decide whether it’s worth loosening his standards. To the Point What is the Church’s position on gambling?An answer to a question from a youth about the Church’s position on gambling. My friend has drifted from the Church because others make fun of it. What should I do?An answer to a question from a youth about what to do when a friend has drifted from the Church because of ridicule. Questions & Answers: My friends say seminary is amazing. What’s so “amazing” about seminary?An answer to a question from a youth about why everyone says seminary is so amazing. Come, Follow Me: The Plan of SalvationCards with inspirational quotes from Church leaders related to the monthly theme for Sunday lessons. The Extra SmileComics with a humorous take on life, especially life as a teenager in the LDS Church. Instant Messages Nahuel CabranesA Mission Was Better Than ExpectedA young man realizes that serving a mission is even better than he had expected because of the satisfaction it brought him when he was obedient and dutiful. Vanessa PamittanTalents Can Make the World a Better PlaceA young woman who was asked to paint a banner for her stake Relief Society sports festival learns that talents are meant to bless others. Katherine MorenoReceiving My Young Women MedallionA young woman explains why she was happy to receive her Young Womanhood Recognition medallion. Jonathan ArgüelloWhat You Can Learn from Duty to GodA young man explains what he learned from Duty to God. Neil L. AndersenHow to Press ForwardElder Neil L. Andersen talks about how to “press forward with a steadfastness in Christ” and how it can bless you. Neil L. AndersenYour Faith Will GrowA poster with an inspirational quote from Elder Neil L. Andersen about faith and choice.