New Era

December 2005

Volume 35, Number 12

Contents

• The Message: By Example
  President Thomas S. Monson
  The Prophet Joseph Smith taught the principles of the gospel by his example.

• How I Know: Where Was My Answer?
  Daniel Lowell Brown
  I desperately wanted an answer. It came—but in the Lord’s own time.

• In Tune: Would I Know My Savior?
  Sally DeFord

• Always Remember Him
  Elder Henry B. Eyring
  If we always remember Christ and pray continually, we will find safety.

• Q&A: Questions and Answers
  My friend says he would be interested in joining our Church if he just didn’t have to believe the Joseph Smith story. How do I answer him?

• New Era Poster: Ten Percent Plus All Your Heart

• Celebrating the Restoration
  Shanna Butler
  Reports on a year of celebrating the life of Joseph Smith and the Restoration.

• Caroling with Chrslyn
  Nancy Checketts
  Giving Chrslyn a little time and attention changed my view of her.

• What Did Joseph Smith Really Look Like?
  Janet Thomas
  Different artists produce different views, but we do have some clues to what the Prophet really looked like.

• Joseph Smith’s Family Tree
  An overview of the Prophet’s ancestry.

• Wood for the Widows
  George Brewer
  Dad taught us to think of others, even on Christmas Day.

• Idea List: The 12 Reading Days of Christmas
  Learn more of the Savior’s life and ministry by reading these special scriptures at Christmastime.

• Articles of Faith: Church Organization
  How well do you know the sixth article of faith? Try out this fun puzzle.

• The Extra Smile

• Instant Messages
  No more angry words with Mom; caring about the Sabbath; service with a star; knowing, not just believing.

• What’s Up?

• The 2005 New Era Index

• Poem: What But the Promised Savior
  Anna M. Bunker

• Art
  Minerva K. Teichert

Cover: Joseph Smith by (left, top to bottom) Del Parson, William F. Whitaker, Gary E. Smith; (center) artist unknown; (right, top to bottom) artist unknown, Alvin Gittins, Edward T. Grigware. See “What Did Joseph Smith Really Look Like?” on p. 28. Back cover sculpture: Dee Jay Bawden

Inside front cover: Joseph Smith, by Sutcliffe Maudsley