New Era

November 2002

Volume 32, Number 11

Contents

• The Message: Crisis at the Crossroads
  President Thomas S. Monson
  The way to exaltation is not a freeway. Fortunately, our Heavenly Father has provided a road map.

• Idea List: Learning Matters
  Need to do better in school? Here are tips to help you improve your ability to learn.

• New Era Classic: Live for the Future
  President Spencer W. Kimball
  There is a special light that goes with righteousness. It can be yours if you keep the commandments of the Lord.

• Baking a Difference
  Judy Kay W. Frome
  Laurels in the Suitland Maryland Stake found a way to support the priesthood.

• I’m Worth It
  I will never forget that I truly am a daughter of God, who loves me.

• Q&A: Questions and Answers
  I will soon turn 12 and receive the priesthood. I know this means I will have more responsibilities even though I’m not sure yet what those responsibilities are. What should I do to prepare?

• New Era Poster: Discover the Beauty Within

• One Step Ahead
  Janet Thomas
  Spence McArthur of Lovell, Wyoming, finds each step leads to a brighter future.

• A Tear and a Rose
  Patricia Reece Roper
  After the death of my father, the only way they could help me was to cry with me.

• Double Duty
  Arianne Baadsgaard
  Chanelle Cann of West Jordan, Utah, earns both Personal Progress awards.

• Formula for Success
  Elder Earl M. Monson
  Have faith, be patient, and persevere. Then come the blessings.

• The Extra Smile

• True Friends
  Elder Monte J. Brough
  A little black dog and a pinto pony taught me a lot about friendship.

• Sweet Comfort
  Wendy Kathryn Bouton
  I missed my mother’s hugs, but I found One who will always comfort.

• Progress Times Two
  Anita Schiller
  Two Laurels from Saratoga, California, found working together makes progress in Personal Progress.

• Why Obey?
  Elder Athos M. Amorím
  The most beautiful examples of obedience and service are often given by ordinary people living close to you.

• Of All Things

• Resource Guides

• We’ve Got Mail

• Poem: One Leaf
  Terry E. Loveless

• Photo of the Month
  Lane V. Erickson

Cover: Spence McArthur of Lovell, Wyoming, isn’t letting anything stop him from serving a mission. See “One Step Ahead” on p. 20. Cover photography: front, Janet Thomas; back, © PhotoDisc 1995.