“Contents,” New Era, Dec. 2007, 1 New Era December 2007 Volume 37, Number 12 Contents Words of the Prophet: A Glorious Season 2 President Gordon B. Hinckley Christmas is more than trees, gifts, and twinkling lights. It is the love of the Son of God for all mankind. A Prophet on the Earth 6 Jade Swartzberg The story of my father’s journey to the truth has given me a greater perspective on ancient and modern prophets. Sharing Christmas 8 Daiana Melina Albornoz Díaz During our first Christmas as members of the Church, we learned that the holiday was meant to be shared. In Tune: From Father’s Arms to Mother’s Arms 9 Janice Kapp Perry and John V. Pearson What Joseph Taught: God the Eternal Father 10 Through revelation, Joseph Smith learned the true character of God. Good Question, Trent 12 Alex LaVelle Did I want to be baptized? All I needed was to be asked. Q&A: Questions and Answers 14 How can I strengthen my testimony to make sure I stay strong in the gospel? New Era Poster: Joy to the World 17 The Best Christmas Gifts 18 A variety of authors remember their most memorable Christmas gifts. Six Dollars and Change 24 Seth L. Bryant If I helped one little girl, I wouldn’t have enough to buy presents for my own brothers and sisters. The Extra Smile 27 The Light of Truth 28 Janet Thomas Light represents the truths of the gospel, especially the great truth that our Lord and Savior atoned for us. Finding Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ 32 Elder Robert D. Hales Our faith is acquired through prayer with a sincere desire to draw close to God. In a Word: Light of Christ 37 What’s Up? 38 A Giving Christmas 40 Deborah Tolley Shatto I volunteered to buy a present for a needy family when my own family would go without. The 2007 New Era Index 43 Poem: First Snowfall 49 Heather Anderson Cover: Temple Square in Salt Lake City at Christmastime. See “The Light of Truth” on p. 28. Cover photography: Craig W. Dimond (front) and John Luke (back)