“Contents,” New Era, Feb. 1998
The Message: It’s Your Choice Elder Joseph B. WirthlinAgency is a priceless gift. Use it to follow righteous examples.
How I Know: I Wanted Proof Ryan MonsonI put Moroni’s promise to the test and gained the testimony I wanted.
A Family Tie Erika DeHartMy little sister with Down’s syndrome taught me a great lesson in patience.
Everyday Heroes: Three to Get Ready Laury LivseyIn Paterson, New Jersey, a new deacon doesn’t just clean up for church; he cleans up the church itself.
Idea List: Great Group Dates Darrin LythgoeLooking for fun things to do together as friends? Try some of these.
Q&A: Questions and AnswersMy friends and I try to rent good videos, but we often have to stop them and take them back. How can we make good decisions about which movies to watch?
Mormonad: Merit Badge
Have I Done Any Good? Richard M. RomneyEagle Scout projects in Alabama and Tennessee are making a real difference in the community.
Scouting for IdeasFinding a good, worthwhile Eagle project may be a little easier after you read this.
History in the Making Lisa M. GroverUnderstanding grows when the Pensacola Florida Stake gets together with local African American congregations.
Courting Disaster Name WithheldI loved him, but we were headed in the wrong direction. Here’s what I did.
Mormonisms
The Bulletin Board
Fiction: Deirdre’s Secret Lisa Torcasso DowningSome wounds can’t heal if they remain hidden.
Checking In Brad JacobsenWe can’t all go to the Sacred Grove, but we can—and should—discover where we stand with the Lord.
The Kindness of Strangers Marice TamanahaI thought the people at the shelter were scary. But an act of kindness changed my mind.
FeedbackLetters to the editors
Poem: From Centuries to Seconds Chartina Jarrett
Photo of the Month Lisa Muranaka
Cover: Enoch Jones, 15, of Cullman, Alabama, is one of many Scouts who find that Eagle projects can satisfy more than just a requirement. See “Have I Done Any Good?” p. 20. Cover photography: Richard M. Romney (front), Tamra Hamblin (back).