New Era

July 2004

Volume 34, Number 7

Contents

• The Message: All Is Well
  Elder David B. Haight
  “All is well!” describes our lives if we live as we should.

• Murmuring and Mowing
  Brett M. Condon
  I was so worried about me I never considered what others had to do.

• Idea List: Tips for Terrific Talks
  Meghan Decker
  Some suggestions for preparing and giving a great talk.

• A Gathering in Ghana
  Michael and Marged Kirkpatrick
  Teens dance and sing to celebrate the dedication of the Accra Ghana Temple.

• Q&A: Questions and Answers
  Before I gained my testimony, my friends and I made fun of the Church. How can I show them I was wrong?

• New Era Poster: Make Waves

• Built on the Rock
  Adam C. Olson
  Rock climbing becomes symbolic of their lives for the Arimo, Idaho, youth.

• Gulp!
  Rand Packer
  Was I brave enough to resist the brew?

• A Message from Moldova
  Karl and Sandra Finch
  Pioneers crossed the Great Plains to Utah, and modern pioneers are building the Church in Eastern Europe.

• The Extra Smile

• Sharing Camp Mack
  Shelley Ashby
  Two groups trying to share the same camp—a recipe for disaster or a chance to make a good impression?

• Instant Messages
  A father’s loving farewell; refusing to drink; where to find safety; and teaching the hymns.

• Of All Things

• The Man Upstairs
  Mel Jones
  It’s a matter of perspective. You’re wise to follow the directions of one in a position to see the big picture.

• Is It Revelation?
  Elder Gerald N. Lund
  Learn how to hear, recognize, and follow the voice of the Lord.

• What’s in It for You

• We’ve Got Mail

• Poem: Toward Perfection
  Joanne DeBiasi

• Photo of the Month
  Brad Huntzinger

Cover: Jared Burmester of the Garden Creek Ward in Arimo, Idaho, loves the challenge of climbing. See “Built on the Rock” on p. 20. Cover photography: Adam C. Olson (front) and Welden C. Andersen (back)