“Contents,” New Era, Aug. 1997 New Era August 1997 Volume 27, Number 8 Contents The Message: Saturday-Morning CartoonsElder Quentin L. CookWill you reach your goals, or are you taking too many detours? Scripture Lifeline: TriumphName WithheldI felt persecuted and alone. Then I read about the Savior’s trials and triumph. Contest Winners: Creating New HorizonsIntroducing the 1997 New Era contest winners The Power of His LoveMargo FaraoniFirst-Place Song Universal LanguageChristina CavanaughFirst-Place Article: I sang in English; they sang in Spanish. So where did the harmony come from? How I Know: Writing a TestimonyBrian PriceMaking that journal entry really strengthened my testimony. Q&A: Questions and AnswersI’ve had a hard life, even though I’m just a teenager. It seems like the other teens in the ward have an enjoyable life. Why am I the one with the problems? Mormonad: Play Your Part Reaching New HorizonsSelected winning photography, art, and poetry entries Sister StarsJanna NielsenThey’re on national TV and the local stage, but the Schaub sisters know their most important roles are in everyday life. FYI: For Your Info No DebateRyan WintleFirst-Place Fiction: Trapped by an earthquake, some argued about God. Reegan simply talked to Him. Mormonisms Seeing ClearlyElder Vaughn J. FeatherstoneOur own lives can show the love our Heavenly Father has for each individual. Bride in the MirrorJody HazelbakerCan you reflect on something that hasn’t happened yet? I did. FeedbackLetters to the editors Behold, the Field Is WhiteGregory DuffinFirst-Place Hymn Cover photo illustration by Scott Welty; photography by Maren Mecham.