New Era

April 2007

Volume 37, Number 4

Contents

• The Message: Coming unto Christ 2

  Elder Henry B. Eyring

  You can rise above your natural self by turning to Christ.

• Where Are the Needy? 8

  Carolyn J. LeDuc

  I looked until I found where I could help.

• Two Wisemans 10

  Matthew Dinger

  They seemed to know everything. Why would they need me as a home teacher?

• In Tune: Tender Mercies of the Lord 13

  Janice Kapp Perry

• Q&A: Questions and Answers 14

  One of my Church friends is not living some gospel standards. I’m worried about him. How can I help?

• New Era Poster: The Savior of All 17

• What Cathy Knew 18

  Susan Winters

  I learned from my friend’s example.

• Cape Town’s Record-Setting Scout 20

  Paul VanDenBerghe

  Rocco du Plessis set a record as one of South Africa’s top Scouts.

• Lost on the Ledge 24

  Nathan Waite

  We couldn’t go up or down. We were stuck! Our only answer was prayer.

• Idea List: Beating the Blahs 27

  Here are some tips to help you cheer up when you’re feeling down.

• The Freedom to Dance 28

  Adam C. Olson

  Dancing takes discipline, but so does following the Lord’s commandments.

• The Long Wait 32

  Alexa Justesen

  My wait wasn’t nearly as long as theirs.

• Road Rash and Repentance 34

  Nathan Richardson

  We need someone else to help with the bandages when we make mistakes.

• The Extra Smile 37

• What’s Up? 38

• Instant Messages 40

  Her invitation changed my life; singing was our gift; what’s great about Scouting; where I turn for comfort.

• The Windows of Heaven 42

  Elder H. Bryan Richards

  If you exercise the faith necessary to pay tithing, you will be blessed.

• Line upon Line: Tithing and Other Offerings 46

• What’s in It for You 47

• We’ve Got Mail 48

• Poem: Simplicity 49

  Jaana Olsen

Cover: Rocco du Plessis combines Duty to God with Springbok Scout. See “Cape Town’s Record-Setting Scout” on p. 20. Cover photography: Paul VanDenBerghe (front) and Ruth Sipus (back)