New Era

January 1994

Volume 24, Number 1

Contents

• The Message: Why Try?
  President Howard W. Hunter
  The world is still a wonderful place for those who follow Christ.

• As Long As You Both Shall Live
  Chris Geilman
  Civil marriage brought insecurity and fear; temple marriage brought peace.

• How I Know: Determined to Know
  Lara Mayo Bangerter
  I needed a solid testimony before my mission.

• Nothing to Lose
  Darrin Lythgoe
  It was the bravest thing I’d ever done. I danced with a real, live girl.

• Q&A: Questions and Answers
  Everyone is always talking about how important the temple is. Why is it so important?

• Mormonad: Face Up to It

• A Fine Fit
  Richard M. Romney
  LDS youth in Wales successfully combine gospel life with a prized heritage.

• Cave-In!
  Jed Weyland
  Trapped in a collapsed snow cave, they discovered their dependence on God.

• The Girls in the Garage
  Lisa A. Johnson
  The garage is converted to a classroom, and they are converted to the gospel.

• Mormonisms

• FYI: For Your Info

• Fiction: Impressing Janette
  Adrian Gostick
  She was his neighbor. They lived in the same ward. She scared him to death.

• Sink or Swim
  Suzanne C. Stewart
  I taught him to swim and learned something valuable myself.

• Leave the Circle
  Elder F. Burton Howard
  It’s time to stop playing the blame game.

• Scripture Lifeline: The 5:30 Alarm
  Danika Nielsen
  Getting up was a struggle, but seminary was worth it.

• Feedback
  Letters to the editors

• Poem: Snow
  Pat Diane Buckner

• Photo of the Month
  John Luke

Cover: Jared Barry of Cardiff, Wales, has the makings of a fine rugby player. But a mission will definitely come first in his life. Meet Jared and other LDS Welsh youth on page 20. Cover photography: Richard M. Romney (front), Matt Reier (back).