“Contents,” New Era, Nov. 2007, 1 New Era November 2007 Volume 37, Number 11 Contents The Message: More or Less 2 Bishop H. David Burton A prayerful, conservative approach is the key to successful living. Line upon Line: Psalm 24:3–4 7 Called to Serve: President Henry B. Eyring 8 A new Second Counselor in the First Presidency. Called to Serve: Elder Quentin L. Cook 10 A new member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Up in Smoke 12 Marilyn Feik I threw my cigarettes away. I wasn’t going to let smoking stand in my way. Q&A: Questions and Answers 14 Church leaders are always giving us rules to follow. Isn’t it taking away our agency when they tell us what to do all the time? New Era Poster: Don’t Buy It 17 Handcarts in Alaska 18 Marlene Meyer and Patricia Auxier Surviving the rain and mud, watching out for bears, Alaskan teens trek like pioneers. Lost 24 John D. N. Davidson II One minute we were just having fun; the next we were lost. But our leaders showed us the way back. Me? Relief Society President? 26 Jade Swartzberg You never quite know when the Lord might call on you to lead. A Name on the List 30 Sedley Parkinson Who was Bill? Our quorum found someone who needed us. Sprinting to Success 34 Lindsey Phillips Jason Smyth from Ireland overcame his poor eyesight and discovered a hidden talent for running. The Extra Smile 37 What’s Up? 38 Waves of Deception 40 Elder R. Conrad Schultz If we are not careful, the sneaker waves in life can be deadly. Things are not always as they seem. Instant Messages 44 Help, he’s not breathing; listening to testimonies; earning an Eagle. What’s in It for You 47 We’ve Got Mail 48 Poem: The Forgotten 49 Sharman Tullis Gill Cover: Kyle DeVaney from Homer, Alaska, takes refuge from the rain. See “Handcarts in Alaska” on p. 18. Cover photography: Rob Meyer (front) and John Telford (back)