New Era

February 1992

Volume 22, Number 2

Contents

• The Message: “Yagottawanna”
  Elder Jack H. Goaslind
  True happiness comes from righteous living, and for that, you must develop righteous desires.

• The Snob
  Cheryl J. Preece
  When a “perfect” girl comes to this small town, she’s given an undeserved label.

• How I Know: Picture Book Testimony
  Maly Souvanthong
  A simple question from a child on a bus helped her discover her own testimony.

• Catch!
  Jeffrey T. Erickson
  A young athlete teaches his mom to act on the promptings of the Spirit.

• Q&A: Questions and Answers
  I’m having a hard time deciding what to do with the rest of my life in terms of a career. How do I decide?

• Northern Stars
  Richard M. Romney
  These Norwegian kids really shine, individually or as a group.

• Enduring Mrs. Higgins
  Claire Alyce Lund
  One last piano lesson—determination is as important as talent.

• Learning the Ropes
  Mark Jacobs
  Zane Davis goes from riding broncs in Wyoming to riding bikes in Brazil.

• Prom Trap
  John McPherson
  A humorous look at the agony of inviting a girl to the dance.

• Mormonad: Little vices can put you in a big squeeze.

• Scripture Lifeline: Am I Worthy?
  Lori Gibbs
  It was the most important question she could ask, and only One really knew the answer.

• FYI: For Your Info

• Fiction: The Ghost of Carrots Past
  Jack Weyland
  A perceptive look at the very real problem of eating disorders.

• Mormonisms

• Feedback
  Letters to the Editor

• Photo of the Month
  Peggy Jellinghausen

• Poem: The First Thaw
  Shirley S. Hind-Ball

Cover: National rodeo champ Zane Davis is finding new challenges as a missionary in Brazil. See p. 28. Cover photography: Brian Kelly (front), John Luke (back).