“Contents,” New Era, July 1995
The Message: Your Personal Checklist Elder Hugh W. PinnockHere are five important keys to building a wonderful life.
Teeter-Totter Testimony Robert ShawgoThis home teacher really knew how to build toys—and boys.
Outgrown Paige MarriottIn our school elections, my brother won my heart.
Focus On: Heritage—Ten-Minute Trek Jayne FarrellErin Johnson brings the pioneer past to life in a prize-winning presentation.
Called to ServeA new member of the Quorum of the Twelve, and five new callings among the Seventy.
Q&A: Questions and AnswersI’m only 14 and I know we aren’t supposed to date until we’re 16. But a lot of my friends at school and at church have one “special” girlfriend or boyfriend, even though they don’t date. Is anything wrong with this?
Mormonad: Get It Together
Worth Waking Up For Janet ThomasFrom painting dinosaurs to planting trees, these service projects are both fun and satisfying.
Scripture Lifeline: Erosion Ann Michelle NielsenI saw how thoughtless remarks can wash away self-esteem.
Building Characters Lisa M. GroverThese New Mexico teens took the stage and arrived at a better understanding of life.
FYI: For Your Info
Fiction: Cool Ben Grundy Don SmurthwaiteHow an ordinary guy met genuine cool and some of it rubbed off.
Everyday Heroes: Her Sister’s Keeper Laury LivseyShannon McNally has a sister who’s a handful—and a heartful.
Mormonisms
He’s My Brother Holly C. MetcalfLots of people would hike ten miles with a friend. But how many would carry him?
FeedbackLetters to the editors
Poem: My Meadow Sally Hunter
Photo of the Month Lane V. Erickson
Cover: Some painted houses, others painted dinosaurs, but all found delight in service. See “Worth Waking Up For,” p. 20. Cover photography: Janet Thomas (front), Matt Reier (back).