New Era

September 2004

Volume 34, Number 9

Contents

• The Message: Eight Ways God Can Speak to You
  Elder Dallin H. Oaks
  You have already received revelations, and you can receive many more.

• Line upon Line: Moroni 10:3–5
  A promise to you from a Book of Mormon prophet.

• Elder Neal A. Maxwell: A Devoted Life
  Elder Maxwell served faithfully as an Apostle for 23 years.

• The First Latter-day Missionary
  Ryan Carr
  Samuel Smith, the Prophet Joseph’s younger brother, went on the first latter-day mission.

• Q&A: Questions and Answers
  After a spiritual experience, the feeling fades so soon I begin to wonder if what I felt was real. How can I be sure that feeling came from the Spirit?

• New Era Poster: Lift Your Thoughts

• Sing out Strong
  Janet Thomas
  A stake choir festival makes a splash.

• The Gift and Guide
  Elder Jorge L. del Castillo
  The Holy Ghost can give warnings and help protect against sin.

• Cowboy with a Mission
  Paul VanDenBerghe
  Taylor White, all-around high school champion cowboy, is turning in his boots for missionary shoes.

• Now I Understand
  Fábio Henrique N. da Silva
  The answers came when I learned the Book of Mormon is true.

• Money Matters
  Kristi Linton
  Saving and spending—some good advice.

• Not Really Homeless
  Loucas Soares Nobre
  In finding a home, I found Christ.

• Of All Things

• Voice Lessons
  Shanna Butler
  Whose voices do you recognize?

• Idea List: Ten Terrific Teaching Tips
  How do you teach a great lesson? Here are some teaching ideas that work.

• The Extra Smile

• Instant Messages
  Remembering Christ; overcoming fear; getting a wake-up call; dealing with moving; including others.

• What’s in It for You

• We’ve Got Mail

• Poem: The Gardener
  Ellen Fagg

• Photo of the Month
  Eric Swenson

Cover: Taylor White from Richfield, Utah, gives up rodeo for a mission. See “Cowboy with a Mission” on p. 26. Cover photography: David Jennings (front) and Christina Smith (back)