December 2016 Thomas S. MonsonFour Gifts That EndurePresident Monson teaches about four enduring gifts we have because of Jesus Christ. Gold, Frankincense, and MyrrhLearn facts about the gifts of the Wise Men to the baby Jesus: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Alison L. RandallChristmas in ParisA sister missionary in Paris was having a discouraging Christmas season until she and the other missionaries tried a different way of testifying of Christ through caroling. Nik DayA Savior Is BornSheet music for a new Christmas song. Michael PickettStrength to ChooseA young man has to choose between his dream of becoming a professional bodybuilder or his duty to serve a mission. Devan JensenKeeping Faith AfloatLDS youth in Micronesia talk about what they do throughout the week to keep the Sabbath day holy. Think You Failed? Think Again!Young people share the gospel and learn that sharing is success in itself, even when others don’t respond how they’d like. Gabriel Costa SilvaThe Missionary Service I Needed Zach RamirezHey! Those Are Mine!A young man has to choose how to react when he sees that all of his Christmas presents have been opened by his younger brother. Mormonad: Don’t DelayA Mormonad poster showing a scene outside Bethlehem on the first Christmas. David A. BednarLight the WorldElder Bednar teaches us that Jesus Christ is the Light of the World, and he tells us how we can share His light with the world at Christmastime. Emmaline B. WilsonGiving More Than PresentsTake a quiz to see what kind of Christmas giver you are—and what kind you’d like to be. The First Coming and the Second Coming of Jesus ChristA comparison of the Savior’s birth and His Second Coming, including people’s preparations for them. Carlisa Cramer5 Tips for Making Friends with Shy PeopleGet five tips for approaching and befriending people who are shy. Rachel HarrisAccepting My ShynessA young woman who is painfully shy wonders if high school will be less lonely than junior high. Charlotte LarcabalBe a Real Action Hero Bruce A. CarlsonPreparing for Spiritual CombatElder Carlson uses a story from his training with air force fighter jets to show how we need to be spiritually prepared for spiritual combat. To the Point How can we honor and sustain the law if our government makes unrighteous choices?A brief answer to the question: How can we honor and sustain the law if our government makes unrighteous choices? When the Second Coming happens, how will we know it really is the Savior?A brief answer to the question: When the Second Coming happens, how will we know it really is the Savior? Questions & Answers: Why is it so important to study the scriptures? Come, Follow Me: Building the Kingdom of God in the Latter DaysCards with inspirational quotes from general conference. The Extra SmileComics with a humorous take on LDS life—and life in general. Instant Messages Anna H.Here for a ReasonA young woman has low self-esteem because her peers call her fat and ugly. Her feelings change when she remembers a story her mother told her about when she was a small child. David W.Why I’ll ServeA young man explains why he will serve a mission in spite of fears. Emma S.Not Your Average Class GiftA young woman’s school class gets into the true Christmas spirit by collecting gifts for a little girl with nothing. Dieter F. UchtdorfHow to Be Patient Thomas S. MonsonConference Poster: Live the TruthA poster with an inspirational quote from general conference.