“Contents,” New Era, Apr. 1997
The Message: Clean Again! Elder Neil L. AndersenThere is great joy in repentance, in becoming free from sin.
Glad I Did Darrin LythgoeVisiting Grandpa was difficult, but it was the right thing to do.
In Tune: Faith in Every Footstep
K. Newell Dayley
Everyday Heroes: Randy to the Rescue Laury LivseyWhen a widow in the ward broke her leg, this deacon took on the tough chores—and hasn’t stopped.
Suspect Anita F. BottSomeone was stealing from our employer, and we had some pretty good suspicions.
Q&A: Questions and AnswersMy friend told me something in secret. I only told one other person, but now everybody seems to know. What can I do to make things right?
Mormonad: Here’s a Small Tip
’Tis Sweet to Sing Lisa M. GroverThe words of our hymns teach beautiful truths about Jesus Christ.
My Maid Service Dorathy HubbardWhen Mom died, housework quickly overwhelmed me. Then the doorbell rang.
My Grandfather the Prophet Janet ThomasPresident Hinckley’s grandchildren talk about their grandfather.
FYI: For Your Info
Are You His Friend? Michael GriffithThe question from an anonymous boy in Argentina haunted me.
Fiction: Moonlight and Mosquitoes Gordon LymanMy father—and my Father—seemed so distant until that one night at the lake.
Ready to Die? Mauro ProperziA young Italian policeman faces a possible gun battle and, perhaps, death.
Trails and Trials Rebecca Marie ParsonsThere are young people today who are pioneers, living lives of faith and perseverance.
Mormonisms
FeedbackLetters to the editors
Poem: A Small Realization of the Immense Pain Josh Jackson
Photo of the Month Richard M. Romney
Cover: Jessica Dudley, 17, like all of President Hinckley’s grandchildren, loves spending time with this warm and caring man. See “My Grandfather the Prophet,” page 28.
Cover photography: Richard M. Romney (front), Greg Frei (back).