“Contents,” New Era, June 1994
The Message: Joseph Smith, Truly a Prophet President Gordon B. HinckleyYou cannot accept the restored Church without accepting Joseph as a prophet.
How I Know: View from Celestial Ridge Michelle BagleyI wanted a burning bush. Instead, I received what I needed.
In Tune: To Those with Pure Intent
Dan Carter
Through Thick and Thinner Jefferson SmithWe couldn’t whitewash our differences. But we could work them out.
Scripture Lifeline: No Laughing Matter Camille NugentThe mockery of classmates brought tears; the scriptures brought comfort.
Q&A: Questions and AnswersA friend of mine says he can accept everything about the Church except Joseph Smith’s visions. What should I tell him?
Mormonad: Something in Common
Full Circle Janet ThomasFrench Polynesia used to import missionaries. Now they are exporting.
Hiking Diamond Head Michelle CarterThe destination is as rewarding as the climb is difficult—it’s a lot like life.
Walls Come Tumbling Down Richard M. RomneyIn strife-torn Northern Ireland, LDS youth are an example of the gospel’s peace.
FYI: For Your Info
Mormonisms
Called to ServeNew General Authorities called
Through Teenage Eyes Richard Neitzel HolzapfelYoung Latter-day Saints tell what they saw and how they felt when Joseph Smith was killed.
Fiction: Just Call Me Susie Linda Ririe GundryIt’s not my name, but it’s better than being called “that young idiot.”
Testimony Power Hilary HuntThe Spirit turned a testimony meeting into a powerful missionary tool.
FeedbackLetters to the editors
Poem: Gold Seekers Lou McLean
Photo of the Month Anselm Spring
Cover: Lianna Tarahu, 14, appreciates those who brought the gospel to French Polynesia and wants to become a missionary herself. See “Full Circle,” page 20. Cover photography: Janet Thomas (front), Matt Reier (back).