New Era

February 2005

Volume 35, Number 2

Contents

• The Message: It Starts in the Heart
  Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin
  Peace can become a normal part of our everyday lives.

• What Happened to Christ’s Church?
  Just a few hundred years after Christ’s death, great changes took place in His Church.

• Breakdown
  Daryl A. Scott
  Did the Lord care enough to have the right help come at the right time?

• Idea List: Ready to Serve?
  Getting ready for a mission means taking time to strengthen your testimony.

• Q&A: Questions and Answers
  I love the gospel, but talking about it with others terrifies me. How can I overcome my fear?

• New Era Poster: Don’t Be Fooled

• True Strength
  Shanna Butler
  The Brown family of Seymour, Missouri, understands what it takes to be strong in both body and spirit.

• Teaching My Teacher
  Prince Ihenkoro
  I never thought I’d be the one to teach a great lesson to a good man.

• Count the Ripples
  Name withheld
  One person can make a difference that goes on and on.

• Missing Andy
  Steven Tuitupou
  Would I ever see him again?

• The Extra Smile

• Watching over the Church
  Caroline H. Benzley
  This teachers quorum in Iowa City, Iowa, has important work to do.

• Tears for Ashley
  Katie Laird
  I didn’t want to sit by a stranger, but I had to—and found a precious friend.

• My Prayers Became Blessings
  Berengere Caviale
  My prayers were answered in a way I didn’t expect.

• What’s Up?

• From the Field: Pack Your Bags, Elder
  Brian Kiley
  I couldn’t extend my mission, but I did get another chance to teach.

• You’ll Be Tested and Taught
  Elder Christoffel Golden Jr.
  Testing experiences can teach us important lessons.

• Instant Messages
  Beating the gossip habit; the Book of Mormon changed me; I need Thee; hope for a better world; on my feet again.

• What’s in It for You

• We’ve Got Mail

• Poem: My Baptism
  Izabela Markiewicz

• Photo
  Evan Zinser

Cover: Denver Brown supports his younger brother, Navaar, in more ways than weight lifting. See “True Strength” on p. 20. Cover photography: Shanna Butler (front) and John Luke (back)