December 2000
Contents
The Wondrous and True Story of Christmas
Gordon B. Hinckley
Lessons Learned in the Journey of Life
Joseph B. Wirthlin
Bring Your Mission Home with You!
L. Edward Brown
The Proclamation on the Family: For Every One of Us
Deena King
Insights from 3 Nephi about Our Father in Heaven
Douglas S. Ladle
Clerks, Leaders, and Members: Working Together
Christopher K. Bigelow
A Song of Hope
Roger Terry
Helping Brad Heal
Linda D. Conger
Ancient Voices, Modern Light
The Seabirds of Kiribati
R. Val Johnson
Children—Gifts from God
Standing Room Only
Stacey Toth
The Elephants
Linda Galley
Latter-day Saint Voices
From Lonely to Joyful
Vera Jean Paffel
More Important Than Santa
Susan S. Spackman
“For Thy Good”
Evelyn Cardinez
Testimony on Temple Square
David Maughan
My Last Christmas in the Mission
Julio Cesar Sonoda
Portraits
Area Authority Seventy in Argentina
Extraordinary Service in Nigeria
Missionary Music Man of Hamburg
Paul C. Pollei
In the Spotlight
Great Home Evenings: A Tale of Two Families
Random Sampler
Family Talent Time
Lisa Greene
Twelve Tips for Job Seekers
Roland O. Miguel
One-on-One Time
Kristina M. Fowler
Art Treasures from School
Wanda West Badger
News of the Church
President Hinckley Speaks to BYU Alumni, President Monson to Students
New Family History Resources Released
New Missionary Tool: Pass-Along Cards
LDS Scene
The Orchestra at Temple Square: Lifting Spirits through Music
Rebecca M. Taylor
Members Invited to Submit Music
Orlando, Florida: Increasing Zion’s Borders
Karen R. Merkley
Church Scripture Maps
Appointments
Comment
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