“Contents,” New Era, Oct. 1998
The Message: Lessons I Learned as a BoyThe Prophet learned some lessons in his youth that can help you, too.
Taking the ChallengeCarrying the Book of Mormon in plain sight wasn’t easy at first, but it brought me a great blessing.
Everyday Heroes: Noble EffortHere’s one track-and-field star who’s willing to go the distance for her beliefs.
Idea List: Be a Super ServerLooking for ways to serve without making a big project of it? Try some of these.
Q&A: Questions and AnswersRepenting sounds awful and hard. No one else knows what I did. Why can’t I just forget about it and go on?
Mormonad: Some Assembly Required
I, Too, Must GiveIn Cherry Hill, New Jersey, they’re learning that the greatest gift you can give is yourself.
Starting with NoIt’s a strange way to get someone interested in the Church—turn them down for a date.
I Love to See the TempleThe Vernal Utah Temple brings blessings into the lives of young Latter-day Saints in the area.
Call for Entries: Every Good GiftAnnouncing the 1999 New Era contest.
Mormonisms
The Bulletin Board
Fiction: Dad’s BookSeems like Dad liked Sam better than me—and Sam’s not even my brother.
Not If, but WhenI knew I was going on a mission, so why did the Lord want me to pray about the timing?
DisharmonyHe learned the hard way that when you’re arguing, you’re not doing missionary work.
FeedbackLetters to the editor
Poem: Midas Touch
Photo of the Month
Cover: David Conrad of the Cherry Hill New Jersey Stake is one of many local LDS teens who’ve learned to turn their talents to service. See “I, Too, Must Give,” p. 20. Cover photography: Brent Petersen (front), Jody Irey (back).