New Era

November 2005

Volume 35, Number 11

Contents

• The Message: Your Patriarchal Blessing
  President James E. Faust
  Our patriarchal blessings indicate what the Lord expects and what we can be.

• You Have a Birthright
  R. Val Johnson
  As a righteous member of the Church, you inherit blessings through a great lineage.

• Taking Both Roads
  Brianne Broome
  How could I take seminary and still finish my final high school credits?

• Idea List: Progressing Together
  Even though you’ve finished your own Personal Progress, there are still other girls who need your help.

• Something Better to Do
  Carl Webb
  Nothing to do turned into a great time.

• Q&A: Questions and Answers
  How do you know you’re forgiven when you repent?

• New Era Poster: The Joke’s on You

• Notes from Fleur
  Ryan Carr
  Music overflows in Fleur Rickford’s life.

• Playing Joseph Smith
  Shanna Butler
  Playing the part of the Prophet is an inspiring experience.

• Not So Cool
  John Lattin
  I thought I was too cool for Scouting.

• Articles of Faith: Called of God
  Elder Robert S. Wood
  A calling is more than a feeling. It must come from the proper authority.

• Living Proof
  Andrea Cartwright
  Gunshots nearly ended Kimberli’s life. Here’s how she found strength to survive.

• To the Point
  What to do about cliques, R-rated movies, and inappropriate thoughts.

• Get to Know Your Sisters
  Janelle Brown
  Find sisters of all ages in your own ward.

• The Extra Smile

• What’s Up?

• Instant Messages
  Giving every penny; the Savior beside me; service delivered in secret.

• Room for Love
  Kelly Anne Sansom
  Two girls get their rooms redecorated by friends in their own ward.

• What’s in It for You

• We’ve Got Mail

• Poem: Two Dawns
  Nad Richard Brown

• Photo
  Don O. Thorpe

Cover: Fleur Rickford of Solihull, England, is living the gospel at music boarding school. See “Notes from Fleur” on p. 20. Cover photography: Rebecca Winter (front) and © 1996 PhotoDisc (back)