“Contents,” Liahona, December 2015, 1–3 Liahona, December 2015 Messages 4 First Presidency Message Make Time for the Savior By President Thomas S. Monson 7 Visiting Teaching Message Divine Attributes of Jesus Christ—Compassionate and Kind Feature Articles 10 A Witness of the Savior Jesus Christ By President Boyd K. Packer An Apostle of 45 years testifies of the Savior “with absolute certainty.” 14 Joseph Smith and the Book of Revelation By David A. Edwards Why did Joseph Smith call the book of Revelation “one of the plainest books God ever caused to be written”? 20 Asking the Right Questions in the Right Way By Scott H. Knecht The right question can make a big difference when it comes to learning and teaching the gospel. 24 The New and Everlasting Covenant By 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. 32 “I Made a Commitment to God” By Néstor Curbelo The dedication of one member in Ecuador proved to be a defining moment in Church history there. 34 Be at Peace By Elder D. Todd Christofferson Take time this Christmas season to feel the Savior’s reassurance. Departments 8 We Talk of Christ A Gift of Life and Love By Brad Allred 38 Latter-day Saint Voices 80 Until We Meet Again The Real Christmas By President Howard W. Hunter Young Adults 44 Returning Home Early from My Mission By Brittany Romanello Casco I believed the stories of Christ’s healing the sick, and I believed that He would do the same for me. 48 Young Adult Profiles Living as a Witness in Germany By Justina McCandless Understanding how Heavenly Father views her has helped Esther in her relationships with others. Youth 50 How to See the Real Meaning of Christmas By President Dieter F. Uchtdorf How can we feel gratitude for Christ and renew our determination to follow Him? 51 A Life-Changing Gift at the Thrift Store By Keanu Williams An answer to a prayer at Christmastime led to a forever family. 52 The New Guy By Matthew Flitton Matthew was practically alone in his quorum, but he soon found that many of the priests just needed an invitation to come. 54 They Knew Joseph Get to know the Prophet Joseph Smith through the words of people who knew him in person. 56 Are You a Getter or a Giver? Reconsider your perspective on keeping the commandments and serving in the Church. 57 Poster Use It or Lose It 58 Questions and Answers I feel inadequate to be a Young Women class president. How can I be a better leader? 60 Things I Learned as a Young Convert By Elder Jörg Klebingat Praying always and applying the Atonement daily can help you feel confident and clean all the time. 64 Personal Progress on My Family Tree By Raisa Marcondes By doing her family history, Raisa found that she wasn’t the only member of the Church in her family. Children 65 Scriptures for Spencer By Elder Marcus B. Nash Spencer didn’t know why he wasn’t sleeping well when his parents went out of town. What was wrong? 66 A Lesson from My Father By Elder David A. Bednar Elder Bednar’s father wasn’t a member of the Church, but he still taught him an important lesson about the priesthood. 67 Scripture Figures The Book of Mormon 68 Christmas Eve with the Córdobas By Honney Thalia Cabel Losno Marycielo and her sister could give something better than gifts to the Córdobas for Christmas. 70 The Restoration Puzzle By Heidi Poelman Anna had to give a talk in Primary. But how could she explain what Restoration means? 72 Scripture Time Jesus Christ Will Come Again! By Erin Sanderson 74 For Young Children The Nativity Story