“Contents,” Ensign, Dec. 2013, 1–3 Contents December 2013 Volume 43 • Number 12 Messages First Presidency Message 4 Family and Friends Forever President Henry B. Eyring Visiting Teaching Message 7 The Divine Mission of Jesus Christ: The Only Begotten Son Features 16 The Promise of Christmas Elder Robert D. Hales What promises will you make to your Savior this Christmas season? 20 Come, Let Us Adore Him Elder Bruce D. Porter A fulfillment of ancient prophecy brings liberty to the captives and hope to the human family. 26 The Art of Giving Lori Huff Goldade An experience in the fourth grade taught me what it means to give all you can. 28 Becoming Better Saints through Interfaith Involvement Betsy VanDenBerghe How serving with individuals of other faiths can deepen our discipleship. 34 Making a Living, Making a Life Elder Lynn G. Robbins How can we make mankind our business? 40 The Good News of Repentance Brian D. Garner Repentance connects us to a loving, merciful Savior and His Atonement. 45 Poem: Willing Sacrifice Kerry Bennett The quiet offering made by a bishop’s wife. 46 Real-Life Changes inside Prison Walls S. Brent Scharman Through the Savior’s healing power, many inmates are making progress in becoming what Heavenly Father wants them to become. 48 Deseret Industries: Doing a Christlike Work Ryan Carr For 75 years, this inspired institution has helped individuals become more self-reliant. 54 Lost Sermons Matthew S. McBride Hundreds of sermons by early Church leaders have finally been transcribed from shorthand for the first time. 58 Indexing Is Vital Jennifer Grace Jones Can something so simple really make a difference for families around the world? 62 Africa—Continent of Bright Hope Richard M. Romney Africa is a place where we can see the miracle of the Restoration unfold. 68 From Mzungu to Friend David Dixon Godfrey wanted nothing to do with the Church, until a pile of tree clippings helped change his mind. 70 The Articles of Faith and the Life of Joseph Smith John W. Welch An engaging way to teach others, especially children, about the life of the Prophet. Departments 3 Family Home Evening Ideas 8 What We Believe: The Lord Will Return to Earth in Glory 10 Our Homes, Our Families: Helping Children Recognize the Holy Ghost Merilee Browne Boyack 13 Teaching For the Strength of Youth: Repentance 14 News of the Church 76 Latter-day Saint Voices 80 Until We Meet Again: The Journey Home Heather Whittle Wrigley Family Home Evening Ideas