“Contents,” Liahona, December 2016 Liahona, December 2016 Messages First Presidency Message Peace in This Life By President Henry B. Eyring Visiting Teaching Message Family Joy Is Found in Righteousness Feature Articles Preparing a Place for the Lord By Bishop Gérald Caussé Each of us has a duty to prepare for the coming of our Savior. The Divine Power of Grace By Elder James J. Hamula All of us need the Lord’s grace. Here are six ways we can access this enabling power. The 10th International Art Competition: Tell Me the Stories of Jesus Enjoy these 16 selections depicting the Savior. By Study and by Faith By Elder M. Russell Ballard It takes both study and faith for effective gospel learning, and teachers play a valuable role in helping students combine the two. Fleeing for Faith and Freedom By Eva Walburger In their escape to freedom, my parents experienced the blessings of the gospel in more ways than one. Departments Teaching in the Savior’s Way Preparing to Meet God By Devin G. Durrant Latter-day Saint Voices Until We Meet Again The True Nature of God By Elder Jeffrey R. Holland Young Adults Faith, Hope, and Charity: Interlacing Virtues By Elder Chi Hong (Sam) Wong When woven together, faith, hope, and charity can help us become better followers of Christ. Creating Our Happy Ending By Yuri Kutepov I was determined to marry in the temple, but the Lord led me to my eternal companion in an unexpected way. Youth Strength to Choose By Michael Pickett My dream—becoming a professional bodybuilder—was right in front of me. But what about the mission papers I’d just submitted? Be a Real Action Hero By Charlotte Larcabal Pressing forward means leaping into action, even if things seem scary or uncertain. Questions and Answers I’m struggling to study the scriptures. Why is it so important to study them? Giving More Than Presents By Emmaline R. Wilson What gifts will you give this Christmas season? Find out what kind of giver you are with this quiz. The Missionary Service I Needed By Gabriel Costa Silva I was lonely and needed a friend, but I never could have imagined that the missionaries would be the answer to my prayer. Poster Don’t Delay Answers from Church Leaders How to Be Patient By President Dieter F. Uchtdorf Children A Different Christmas By Jane McBride Choate Everything had changed since the divorce. Could Christmas still be just as good? Children Who Stand Tall Blessings from Blessy Book of Mormon Heroes Moroni’s Challenge I Can Read the Book of Mormon Answers from an Apostle How can I feel closer to the Savior? By Elder Dale G. Renlund Special Witness Cards Our Page Book of Mormon Stories Moroni’s Special Promise Coloring Page I Love My Family