“Contents,” New Era, Sep. 2007, 1 New Era September 2007 Volume 37, Number 9 Contents Words of the Prophet: Seek Learning 2 President Gordon B. Hinckley You have a mandate from the Lord to educate your minds, hearts, and hands. Save Her! 6 Patricia Auxier Ian Bagley arrived at the Grand Canyon just in time to save a little girl. Fast Enough 9 Riley M. Lorimer Illness made it so I couldn’t go without water. Was that really fasting? Gospel Classics: Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Callings 10 Elder Bruce R. McConkie A Church leader answers the question “Are General Authorities human?” Q&A: Questions and Answers 14 “I feel like I have to be perfect all the time. I’m always thinking I could’ve done better. When I make a mistake, I feel guilty. Are my expectations too high?” New Era Poster: How Firm Is Your Foundation? 17 The Future Is Now 18 David A. Edwards Life after high school is easier with institute—just ask these teens from Boise, Idaho. If a Bug Flies into Your Mouth 24 Aaron L. West Treat temptation like a bug in your mouth, and knowing what to do is simple. No One Stands Alone 26 Janet Thomas The Ketchikan Ward teens fasted for each other, creating a bond of friendship. To the Point 30 Violent video games; getting educated or starting a family; jealous of my friends. Pulling Together 32 Adam C. Olson Rowing, rowing, and more rowing is one of the winning goals set by the Palermo twins of Argentina. You Can’t Work on Sundays? 36 Teri Eddy Topham I was told I would never get a job if I didn’t work on Sundays. But I had faith. The Extra Smile 37 What’s Up? 38 For a Burnt Offering 40 Joseph Ray Brillantes I was being asked to give up my future to serve a mission. Could I? Line upon Line: Abraham 3:22–23 43 Instant Messages 44 Teaching the Word of Wisdom; what to believe; take the pain away; would I recognize the Savior? What’s in It for You 47 We’ve Got Mail 48 Poem: A New Day 49 Anita Smith Lisberg Cover: Xavier Jones of Ketchikan, Alaska. See “No One Stands Alone” on p. 26. Cover photography: Janet Thomas (front) and Craig Dimond (back)