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of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Ensign, December 2008
Looking for Christmas stories to inspire you this season? In addition to President Thomas S. Monson’s “The Best Christmas Ever,” find messages of hope and light in “How Could I Help?” “Room in the Inn,” and “Three Christmas Stories.”
What do the blessings of the temple mean to you? In “Gather to the Temple,” Elder Claudio R.M. Costa tells of Latter-day Saints in Brazil who sacrificed homes, means of transportation, and up to three weeks of time so that they could participate in temple ordinances. Then, in “Temple Blessings in a Part-Member Family,” one woman shares how her temple attendance blessed her—as well as her relationship with her husband, who was not a member of the Church.
Healing comes in many forms. Read three members’ experiences in “My Answer at the Door,” “Becoming Spiritually Whole,” and “The Other Part of Forgiveness.”
The Joseph Smith Papers: The Manuscript Revelation Books
Elder Marlin K. Jensen, Church Historian and Recorder, discusses an upcoming volume of The Joseph Smith Papers. This volume contains many of the earliest known copies of the revelations received by Joseph Smith and provides insights into the revelatory process.
Do You Have a Story to Tell?
The Ensign welcomes submissions that show the gospel of Jesus Christ at work in your life. Check out this list for more information about what and how to contribute.
