New Era

January 2002

Volume 32, Number 1

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Contents

• Words of the Prophet: God Will Make a Way
  President Gordon B. Hinckley
  There is no obstacle too great, no challenge too difficult, that we cannot meet with faith.

• New Era Classic: Friends Forever
  Elder Marvin J. Ashton
  Family can be together forever, not only as brothers and sisters but as very close friends.

• Extra Strength
  Bryant Staples
  For the Strength of Youth—it was a crazy title, but it made me want to learn more about the true Church.

• Just for You
  Announcing exciting changes in the Aaronic Priesthood and Young Women programs, For the Strength of Youth, and Mutual.

• Duty to God
  The Duty to God Award should be an important achievement for every young man.

• Making Progress
  Pursuing Personal Progress helps Young Women cultivate feminine virtues, grow spiritually, and reach their divine potential.

• Stronger Than Ever
  The revised For the Strength of Youth becomes even more helpful.

• Mutual Friends
  Mutual is the place for fun and making friends and putting into practice what is taught on Sundays.

• Q&A: Questions and Answers
  I try my best to be happy, but no matter what I do, I feel overwhelmingly sad all the time. Is there anything I can do to feel better?

• New Era Poster: My Peace I Give unto You

• Evaluate Your Style
  Caroline H. Benzley
  Trouble finding a modest dress? No problem when these Kansas Young Women are on the job.

• On a Slippery Slope
  Brittany Russell
  Every time I swore, it became that much easier to slip the next time.

• The Extra Smile

• Three Centavos
  Joel B. Macariola
  My miracle involved only a tiny sum, but it taught me that the Lord is aware of me.

• Decisions, Decisions
  Elder L. Tom Perry
  When your decisions are based on faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, it can make all the difference in your life.

• Dusti’s Plan
  Andrea Nixon
  Dusti doesn’t let things like pain or a wheelchair keep her from serving others.

• Reader’s Guide

• We’ve Got Mail

• Poem: Time’s Page
  Lisa Rae Warner Askham

• Photo of the Month
  Derek Israelsen

Cover: The temple spires represent youth looking and working toward eternal life. See “Just for You,” on p. 12. Cover photography: Jed Clark (back).