December 1999
Contents
Letter from the First Presidency
A Pattern of Love
James E. Faust
Latter-day Saint Voices: Gifts of Love
Our Christmas Miracle
Jacqueline Michea Martínez
Cold Hands, Warm Heart
Patricia Schmuhl
The Crumpled Letter
Chris Geilman
Gustavo’s Smile
Salvador Nanía
Living a Christ-Centered Life
Merrill J. Bateman
Symbols of Reconciliation
Jan U. Pinborough
Mormon Message
Remembering Christ at Christmas
Christmas Doves
Georgina Crisman
A Monthlong Celebration
Antonio Carlos Pedrosa dos Santos
Good Tidings of Christmas Cheer
Ken-ichi and Aiko Ishikawa
Christmas Programs
Gifts for the Savior
Scott and Angelle Anderson
Following His Example
Fajardo Romero Family
Eight Tips for Building Stronger Families
D. Ray Thomas
Preparing for the Temple
My Kind of Hero
Linda A. Peterson
Soweto’s Bright Future
Marvin K. Gardner
Breakthrough
Ann Michelle Nielsen
Revitalizing Gospel Teaching
The Tithing Habit
Winnifred C. Jardine
The Friend
Most Wondrous Gift of All
Trying to Be Like Jesus
All That He Had
Angela Jack
Christmas Crafts
Joseph Smith’s First Vision
M. Russell Ballard
“If You’re Warm, You’re Getting Closer”
Julie Taggart Rabe
Sharing Time: When He Comes Again
Sydney S. Reynolds
Christmas Advent Calendar
“The Friend,” Liahona, Dec. 1999