LDS Living Magazine: January/February 2012

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Jimmer Fredette: His Best Shot
Jimmer Fredette has dedicated his life to becoming the best athlete—and the best person—he can be. And as he begins his NBA career, his determination to excel professionally and personally is stronger than ever.
—Jamie Lawson

The Delights and Dangers of the Media
Oh, the media. We love you. We loathe you. We can’t imagine our thumbs without you. But whether our media T-shirt dons “I heart” or “I abhor,” the responsibility lies squarely with the “I.”
—Briana Stewart

Vocal Point: Hitting a High Note
The members of Vocal Point sang their way to fame on their mission to spread joy through musical performance.
—Kaela Worthen

Losing a Spouse
Nothing compares to the pain that comes from the death of a spouse. Here is some advice on how to cope with your new life or how to treat someone who has recently lost a spouse, from widows and widowers who have been there.
—Ashley Evanson

Top Teen Gospel Questions (And Their Answers)
Why does it matter what I wear? Why can’t I date until I’m 16? Teenagers constantly raise questions about the gospel. Here are some helpful answers to address some of the “whys.”
—Anthony Sweat and John Hilton III

Destinations: Madrid
The residents of Spain are the happiest in Europe, and you have only to walk the streets of Madrid to understand why.
—Kaela Worthen

Everyday Saints: Bundit Ungrangsee
Bundit Ungrangsee’s story is one of firsts: the first of five boys in his family, the first member of his family to convert to Christianity and then Mormonism, and the first Thai to win many international awards and perform at the prestigious Carnegie Hall.

The Doctor Is In: SAD In Winter?
Symptoms of seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, often begin to appear as fall encroaches upon us and then culminates during the dark winter months.

Best of Blogs: {A&E} Finding Clean Movies

Advice for Life: The Cost of Criticism

Family Home Evening: A Lesson on Missionary Work

Home Entertainment: Books, DVDs, Music, and Family Gear

Home Cooking: Savory Soups

Just Asking: Elaine Dalton
The general Young Women president talks challenges, triumphs, motherhood, and the gospel.

Life Is Too Short: You Have Reached Your Destination I wish I could be as objective about my life mistakes as the GPS is about my driving ones. How marvelous it would be to be able to see things objectively and say to myself, “Well, you missed that turn, but we can still get you there.”
—Emily Watts