New Era

November 2004

Volume 34, Number 11

Contents

• The Message: Ten Ways to Make a Difference
  President James E. Faust
  I encourage young women to strengthen the virtues they have already acquired and resolve to develop many others.

• Like an Angel
  Lauralee Stephenson
  In a moment of unselfishness, I learned a little about being an angel.

• Elder David B. Haight: Committed to Serve
  In memoriam of an Apostle and dedicated servant of the Lord.

• Called to Serve
  Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf and Elder David A. Bednar were called to fill openings in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

• Rolling without Rock
  Kenneth McKinney
  Having a different car helped me choose a different style of music.

• Q&A: Questions and Answers
  I love my family, but it’s embarrassing to say it. How can I let them know I love them without saying it?

• New Era Poster: Be Loyal to the Royal Within

• Learning from Diabetes
  Kristi Linton
  Many young Church members learn great gospel principles as they live with diabetes.

• Idea List: How to Be a Better Student
  Some practical tips for improving how you study.

• Football and Missions
  Randy L. Bott
  Preparation is key to making the team on the sports field or in the mission field.

• The Extra Smile

• Who? You!
  Shanna Butler
  What do you want to be? A big question and some advice for finding the answer.

• Of All Things

• The Family Secret
  Janet Thomas
  Personal Progress helped reveal Grandma’s secret.

• Progress in Malawi
  Amy Bush Kirby
  Personal Progress travels to Africa.

• Instant Messages
  The legacy of one person; the Lord sent a friend; following a feeling.

• Failing Popularity 101
  Adam C. Olson
  The right friends can make all the difference.

• What’s in It for You

• We’ve Got Mail

• Poem: Flight of Poetry
  Teresa Bateman

• Photo
  Ted Van Horn

Cover: Whitney Walton of Vernal, Utah, got her family involved in Personal Progress. See “The Family Secret” on p. 36. Cover photography: John Luke (front) and Christina Smith (back)