New Era

November 2001

Volume 31, Number 11

Contents

• The Message: How Can I Become the Woman of Whom I Dream?
  President Gordon B. Hinckley
  Love life and look for its opportunities, and forever and always be loyal to the Church.

• Be Not Afraid
  President Gordon B. Hinckley
  The prophet gives calming counsel for troubled times.

• Return with Honor
  Elder Robert D. Hales
  I can picture our Father in Heaven putting His arms around us as we left His presence and whispering, “Return with honor.”

• Stop!
  Greg Burgoyne
  In that split second, I knew that the Lord was watching over me.

• Q&A: Questions And Answers
  How can I keep my thoughts centered on Christ during my daily activities?

• New Era Poster: Say It

• Taking the Words Out of My Mouth
  Name Withheld
  Swearing seemed like such a small thing, but why was it so hard to change?

• I Feel Sorry for Him
  Elder John H. Groberg
  He was rich. He had a yacht. He had everything except happiness.

• Standing Alone Together
  Laury Livsey
  Living the gospel in Amsterdam offers teens chances to turn to each other for strength to choose the right.

• Finding My Father
  Elder John A. Harris
  As I struggled to learn about the life of my earthly father, I made a much greater discovery—that my Heavenly Father lives and loves me.

• Breaking Up
  Tracy Wright
  I couldn’t imagine loving anyone else. If only he would join the Church, it would solve everything.

• The Extra Smile

• Of All Things

• What’s Best for My Baby?
  Name Withheld
  As hard as it was for me, I knew if I chose adoption, my baby could be sealed to a worthy father and mother in an eternal family.

• Lead Me, Guide Me
  Margaret D. Nadauld
  The Lord loves you more than you will ever know. He wants you to be successful in your life’s mission!

• Resource Guides

• We’ve Got Mail

• Poem: Someday
  Diane Buis Stephenson

• Photo of the Month
  Lane V. Erickson

Cover: A great friendship between Serena Oddens and Stephanie Post helps each girl stay strong in Amsterdam. See “Standing Alone Together,” on p. 26. Cover photography: Laury Livsey (front). © 1996 PhotoDisc (back).