“Contents,” New Era, Apr. 1996
The Message: He Is Risen Elder F. Melvin HammondThe Easter story is a message of great hope. Remember all that Christ made possible.
Manna Weed Erin ChristisonWhen things were tough, these pioneers received help in an unusual form.
Beyond the Mud LaDawn S. DalleyA missionary in Bolivia begins to see the people as the Lord must see them.
In Tune: He Will Heal Us
Jennifer P. Zabel
Baur Dee’s Girls Lynne CannegieterThis Beehive teacher taught the connection between softball and Matthew 5:44.
Q&A: Questions and AnswersI am thankful for all my blessings, but it seems if I list them I will be repeating the same things in my prayers every day. How do I keep my prayers from being the same?
Mormonad: Once and for All
Olympic Flame Laury LivseyLDS youth in Connecticut and Rhode Island play a special role in the Special Olympics.
The Elephant Charge Terri ReidI nearly drove friends away from the Church by trying to drive them in.
Cousins by the Dozens Larry A. HillerIn Jaffray, British Columbia, you may or may not be related—but you will be friends.
FYI: For Your Info
Color Me Happy Lisa M. GroverHow a day that started out all blue was made bright with crayons and a listening ear.
Fiction: Fish Sticks Adrian Robert GostickThe nickname described his fingers, not his favorite food.
Mormonisms
Healing Our Hearts Elder Merrill J. BatemanWhen we sorrow, when we hurt, the Savior has the power to make us whole again.
FeedbackLetters to the editors.
Poem: Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews Tina Allen
Photo of the Month Don O. Thorpe
Cover: Ben Johansen, a priest in the Trumbull (Connecticut) First Ward, was one of many who served behind the scenes at the Special Olympics. See “Olympic Flame,” p. 20. Cover photography: Brent Petersen (front), Maren Mecham (back).