“Contents,” New Era, June 2008, 1
The Message:
Meeting Your Goliath
2
President Thomas S. Monson
The battle for our souls is no less important that the battle fought by David.
Defeating Your Goliaths
8
What was Goliath really like? How did David defeat him?
Called to Serve:
Elder D. Todd Christofferson
10
A new member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
It Starts with Sharing
12
It all started when I just wanted to know what this plan of salvation was.
New Era Poster:
I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go
15
Questions and Answers
16
“What’s the harm in trying alcohol or tobacco just once?”
Keys to the Future
18
For one young man in Italy, honoring the priesthood unlocks great blessings.
From the Field:
Do-Over Companions
22
We didn’t get along until we had a chance to start over.
The Pipers of Nauvoo
24
Heidi Lewis and Paul Hezseltine
The haunting sounds of bagpipes remind these musicians of family traditions.
A Call to Grow
30
Great blessings came through the opportunity to serve in callings and assignments in the Church.
What’s Up?
34
20 Things I Like about Who?
36
The bishop asked me to make a list of the things I liked about my father. I thought it would be a short list.
What Joseph Taught:
The True and Living Church
39
The truth of God will go forth boldly, nobly, and independent, till it has penetrated every continent.
Building Ryan’s Place
40
A memorial for one little boy became a community project.
Instant Messages
44
Family is as large as your ward; what the prophet says, I’ll do; preparing for seminary.
The Extra Smile
46
What’s in It for You
47
We’ve Got Mail
48
Poem:
Soft Summer Days
49
Photo
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