“Contents,” Liahona, December 2017 Liahona, December 2017 Messages First Presidency Message Seeking Christ at Christmas By President Dieter F. Uchtdorf Visiting Teaching Message Willing to Bear One Another’s Burdens Feature Articles Glory to God in the Highest By Elder Ronald A. Rasband How will you choose to be a witness of Christ this holiday season? Fourteen Events of the Nativity By Jessica Griffith Explore the events leading up to and following the Savior’s birth as related in the scriptures. Joseph Smith: Strength Out of Weakness By Elder Marcus B. Nash Just as they did for the Prophet Joseph, miracles come as we recognize and turn our weaknesses over to the Lord. We Can Do Better, Part 2: Finding Your Place in the Church of Jesus Christ By Betsy VanDenBerghe Do you ever feel like you don’t belong? Here are some ways to find a solution. The Gospel of Jesus Christ: A Refuge and Protection By Getulio Walter Jagher e Silva From the Doctrine and Covenants: seven ways we are promised protection in our lives. Departments Teaching in the Savior’s Way Elevating Our Family Discussions By Doug Hart Latter-day Saint Voices Portraits of Faith Josephine Scere Until We Meet Again Valiant in the Cause of Christ By President Joseph Smith Young Adults Mongolia’s Got Talent! By Po Nien (Felipe) Chou, Petra Chou, and Odgerel Ochirjav How a young adult choir used song to captivate a country—and share the gospel. My Gift to the Savior By Cherstan Pixton I needed to stop thinking of myself and start thinking of my brothers and sisters. Youth Finding Her Faith Again By David Dickson Te Oranoa’s testimony had grown cold, but she still recalled sweet experiences from her past. The Magic of Christmas Carols Two stories of the surprising blessings of singing. Eight Reasons Christmas Is a Great Time to Be a Missionary By Charlotte Larcabal Who knew that being a missionary could be so easy? Poster Room for Him Answers from Church Leaders How to Feel the True Spirit of Christmas By President Thomas S. Monson Questions and Answers I’ve been praying for something important, but I don’t know if I have received an answer. How will I recognize it? Our Space Children The Christmas Eve Guest By Holly K. Worthington Oh no! Clara’s favorite night of the year was going to be ruined. Be Brave and Share! By Elder Paul B. Pieper Will you help your friends learn about Jesus Christ? Church History Figures The Church Today The Red Ticket By Darcie Jensen Morris Mateo wanted to be a good friend, like Jesus. What could he do? Answers from an Apostle How can repenting help me feel happy? By Elder Dale G. Renlund Teachings of Jesus This is a fun way to count down to Christmas by following some of Jesus’s teachings. Music Make Room for Him By Larry Hiller and Michael F. Moody Our Page Stories of Jesus Jesus Was Born in Bethlehem By Kim Webb Reid Coloring Page Invitation to Artists Worldwide