New Era

May 1991

Volume 21, Number 5

Contents

• Feedback
  Letters to the editor.

• The Message: You Are Needed
  Elder David B. Haight
  Much of the world’s future rests with the youth of the Church.

• How I Know: The Burning Came Later
  H. Allan Lawrence
  Sometimes a testimony is there before you are aware of it.

• Scripture Lifeline: When Everything Goes Wrong
  Teri Halling
  Here’s a reliable source of comfort.

• Everyday Heroes: Mom and the Stars
  Elaine Reiser Alder
  Sometimes Jared Anderson literally has his mom’s life in his hands.

• Mormonad: Don’t Fall for It

• Q&A: Questions and Answers
  I know I’m expected to go on a mission, but I’m not sure I want to. Why is a mission so essential?

• Growing in Brooklyn
  Glen Nelson
  The challenges of a tough town just make these kids stronger.

• The Saturday Solution
  Vicki H. Budge
  She skipped the Sunday golf practice, but her coach wasn’t teed off.

• Prime Time
  Larry A. Hiller
  Like the Camaro he’s working on, Dean is patiently shaping his own life.

• Windows to the Earth
  Mary Ellen Robertson
  Insight from a New Era intern on how Heavenly Father watches over us.

• Fiction: The Hunk
  Jean Hedengren Moultrie
  He dreamed of being the best. He found satisfaction in being good.

• Mormonisms

• FYI: For Your Information

• Away from the Blinding Dust
  Elder M. Russell Ballard
  Living chastely now prepares you for a powerful and happy future.

• Photo of the Month
  John Luke

• Poetry: Eternity
  RaeJean Spencer

Cover: These Aaronic Priesthood bearers from the Brooklyn First Ward live in an area that’s known for its challenges. LDS kids here really know the value of helping and supporting each other. See p. 20. Cover photography: Richard M. Romney (front), John Luke (back).