“Contents,” Ensign, December 2015, 1–3 Contents December 2015 Volume 45 • Number 12 Messages First Presidency Message 4 Make Time for the Savior President Thomas S. Monson Visiting Teaching Message 7 Divine Attributes of Jesus Christ: Compassionate and Kind Young Adult Features 12 Navigating the Currents of Life Mindy Anne Selu When your life seems to stop progressing, catch a current of motivation to keep improving. 16 Young Adult Profiles: Living as a Witness in Germany Justina McCandless Understanding how Heavenly Father views her has helped Esther in her relationships with others. 18 Returning Home Early from My Mission Brittany Romanello Casco I believed the stories of Christ’s healing the sick, and I believed that He would do the same for me. 22 In Tune with the Christmas Spirit Kristen Danner Reber The elderly man asked us to sing “White Christmas,” but none of us knew all the words. Features 24 A Witness of the Savior Jesus Christ President Boyd K. Packer An Apostle of 45 years testifies of the Savior “with absolute certainty.” 28 Be at Peace Elder D. Todd Christofferson Take time this Christmas season to feel the Savior’s reassurance. 32 Christmas with the Dombrowskis Mark T. Anderson As a young missionary, I wasn’t prepared for the lesson in kindness a poor widow taught me. 35 A Christmas Hug Ed Bruderer After I was injured in a car accident, caring neighbors came to see me on Christmas Eve. Their visit became a treasured tradition. 36 Song: Safe in a Stable Penelope Moody Allen and Michael F. Moody A stable once sheltered the Lamb of God. 38 “I Made a Commitment to God” Néstor Curbelo The dedication of one member in Ecuador proved to be a defining moment in Church history there. 40 The New and Everlasting Covenant Elder Marcus B. Nash For all who abide the terms of the new and everlasting covenant, the reward is joy and peace in this world and eternal life in the next. 48 The Last Sacrament Cup Catherine Arveseth How much does the sacrament mean to you? Here is one member’s fresh perspective. 50 The Sacrament and Spiritual Growth Elder Melvin J. Ballard The sacrament is key to spiritual renewal and development. 52 Bearing One Another’s Burdens Toni Thomas Linda was blind, and I was in a wheelchair. Yet we found a wonderful way to serve one another. 54 Hold On to the Light LaRene Porter Gaunt When we face questions or doubts, the answer is not to separate ourselves from gospel living but to stay close to the Holy Ghost. 60 Joseph Smith and the Book of Revelation David A. Edwards Why did Joseph Smith call the book of Revelation “one of the plainest books God ever caused to be written”? 66 Asking the Right Questions in the Right Way Scott H. Knecht The right question can make a big difference when it comes to learning and teaching the gospel. 72 A Savior Is Born Elder Dallin H. Oaks The Christmas season gives us many opportunities to bear witness of Jesus Christ. Departments 3 Family Home Evening Ideas 8 We Talk of Christ: A Gift of Life and Love Brad Allred 10 Reflections: Smiling to the Blind Mamie Salas 11 Serving in the Church: Christmastime in the Temple Eugenie C. Stoll 70 Gospel Classics: Joseph Smith Did See God Elder Joseph F. Merrill 74 Latter-day Saint Voices 80 Until We Meet Again: The Real Christmas President Howard W. Hunter