July 2013
Contents
Friends by Mail
Inspired by the Friend
Sara H.
Singing a Song
Leah K.
Learning Patience
Hunter C.
How We Read the Friend
Dear Friends
Save Her!
Heidi S. Swinton
The Story Rug
Kay Timpson
Family Story Swap
Bright Idea
A Big Wind and a Small Voice
Cathy Witbeck
A Girl of Great Faith, Part Two: Courage in Independence
Hilary Watkins
Bulletin Board
Following Jesus
Challenges in Missouri
Jennifer Maddy
Jesus Christ Commands the Saints to Gather to Zion
Family Night
Carol Graff Gunn
One Scoop at a Time
David Dickson
Family Home Evening Wheel
Puzzle Page
He Gives the Best Answers
Randall K. Bennett
I Hope They Call Me on a Mission
On the Trail
Saving the Book of Commandments
Arie Van de Graaff
Praying for the Fawn
Tyler L.
Trouble in a Teapot
Jess Larsen
The New Adventures of Matt and Mandy
A Month of Summer Fun
Jessica Larsen
Jesus Calls His Disciples
Coloring Page
A Better Way
Elly Catmull
Show and Tell
Families Are Part of Heavenly Father’s Plan
For Older Kids
Fasting for Shem
Elizabeth Hervey Osborn
Why is family history work so important?
David A. Bednar
Hi, I’m Erika from El Salvador
FamilySearch Sleuth
Olivia Corey
Question Corner
Guide to the Friend
Prophet Portrait: Heber J. Grant
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