New Era

June 2003

Volume 33, Number 6

Contents

• Words of the Prophet: Your Family
  President Gordon B. Hinckley
  The greatest joys of life are found in happy family relationships.

• Idea List: Plan Now for Then
  Kristi McLane
  Here are some tips for getting your own family tree off to a great start.

• My Fathers
  Rosemarie Deppe
  I found great father figures in my ward and stake.

• How I Know: All I Asked For
  Becca Aisen
  I needed to know that I was loved.

• Our Greatest Happiness
  Every modern-day prophet has taught the importance of families.

• Q&A: Questions and Answers
  My brother isolates himself from the rest of the family. He spends most of his time with friends, and he never goes to church with us. How can I reach out to him?

• New Era Poster: Home Security

• Spanning the Generations
  Shanna Ghaznavi
  Stephanie Spann relies on her grandparents to learn about her heritage.

• What a B(r)other
  Mamie Hunsaker Hammer
  My bothersome brother became one of my closest friends.

• Sister Connection
  Janet Thomas
  Sisters in Columbus, Ohio, reveal the secrets of staying close.

• Of All Things

• Message on a Bottle
  Elder Ronald L. Loveland
  A mother’s love is the best message.

• Ask Yourself
  How do you feel about your family? Here are a few questions to ask yourself.

• The Extra Smile

• Tagalong
  BreighAn Olsen
  Spending time with a pesky little sister turned out better than expected.

• Joseph’s Family
  Elder M. Russell Ballard
  Joseph Smith’s family was supportive and loving to the boy prophet.

• Another Mother
  Tracie Hohl
  Both mothers were great blessings to me.

• What’s in It for You

• We’ve Got Mail

• Poem: End of a Day
  Margot Glassett

• Photo of the Month
  Christian Schluchter

Cover: Kelley Smith and Ashley Greathouse of Columbus, Ohio, are sisters in the gospel. See “Sister Connection” on p. 26. Cover photography: Janet Thomas (front) and Christina Smith (back).