“Contents,” Liahona, January 2018 Liahona, January 2018 Messages First Presidency Message The Gift of Repentance By President Thomas S. Monson Visiting Teaching Principles Keep in Touch with Her Anytime, Anywhere, Any Way In place of the monthly message, this year a focus on the principles of visiting teaching will help you better minister to your sisters in love. Feature Articles Look and Live By Elder W. Mark Bassett Just like my car’s battery, our spirits need constant recharging to get us back to our heavenly home. The Temple Gives Us Higher Vision By Jean B. Bingham Find out how temple attendance can help you gain peace and an eternal perspective. A Promised Blessing for Attending the Temple By Cheri Evans As parents, we had to get creative to keep our commitment—but the blessings made it worth the sacrifice. You, the Youth, and the Mutual Theme By Jessica Griffith Check out these tips for parents and leaders on how to use the 2018 mutual theme in your teaching and activities. To Sit in Council By Michael Magleby How we can access the power of councils as we begin to implement them into our Sunday Melchizedek Priesthood and Relief Society meetings. The Eternal Importance of Family By Elder M. Russell Ballard When we understand how important traditional families are to Heavenly Father’s plan, we rally in their support. Departments Music Come to the Temple By Jan Pinborough and Michael F. Moody Portraits of Faith Amanda Jiri Latter-day Saint Voices Until We Meet Again The Purpose of the Creation By President N. Eldon Tanner Young Adults Home Earlier Than Planned By Destiny Yarbro I struggled to find meaning in my daily activities after leaving the mission field early—but then I realized there were other ways I could continue serving! How Institute Helps You Learn the Gospel By Po Nien (Felipe) Chou Three new study options focus on using talents, journals, and inspired questions to deepen your gospel study. Youth 2018 Mutual Theme: Doctrine and Covenants 19:23 By the Young Men and Young Women General Presidencies Poster Peace in Christ Line upon Line Doctrine and Covenants 19:23 2018 Mutual Theme Song Peace in Christ By Nik Day Study the Savior’s Words By President Russell M. Nelson After studying all the scripture references about Christ, you might be surprised by how your testimony can grow. Football, Sundays, and Spiritual Belly Flops By Charlotte Larcabal Would not playing on Sundays make Will lose his spot on the team? My Strange Neighbor By Samantha Best My aunt and uncle tried to scare me out of talking to the neighbor—but he may have saved my life. Our Space Children Shine Your Light Sharing Snacks and Smiles An Answer for Lucia By Murlene Watkins Lucia was confused about what her teacher had taught, but she knew who could help her understand. Let Your Light Shine By President Thomas S. Monson How can you be a light to others through your example? Lucas and the Bully By Eric B. Murdock Lucas hated being bullied, but did he do the right thing? Moroni and the Mechanic By Claudio R. M. Costa When our car broke down, my son Moroni prayed that the right person would come help us. I Can Read the Scriptures God’s Plan for Me Stories of Jesus The Creation By Kim Webb Reid Coloring Page I Am Part of a Beautiful World