“Contents,” New Era, Dec. 2008, inside front cover–1
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The Message:
Amazed at the Love Jesus Offers Me
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We stand all amazed to know Jesus cast out and defeated the forces of evil everywhere.
The Star, the Savior, and Your Heart
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The light of the Savior can glow within us if the Savior is in our hearts.
The Light before Christmas
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I found something great to read on the night before Christmas.
The Gift Box
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This small gift became a family tradition.
Questions and Answers
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“What can I do to make my prayers less repetitive and more meaningful?”
In Tune:
Little Baby
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Hear this song performed online at newera.lds.org .
The Second Coming
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Joseph Smith taught about the Savior’s Second Coming and millennial reign.
Mormonad:
God So Loves You
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Advent Calendar: Prophecies of Christ’s Coming
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Use this calendar to learn about the prophecies of Christ’s coming.
Let There Be Praise
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Dancers in Arizona use their talents to praise the Savior.
Energy Drinks: The Lift That Lets You Down
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Just because they’re not mentioned in the Word of Wisdom doesn’t mean there are no consequences.
Only a Phone Call Away
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Teens in the Gustavus Alaska Branch go to seminary and church by phone.
Family Pistachios
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The best family times are sometimes ones that just happen.
The Extra Smile
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From the Field:
A Christmas Miracle
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As missionaries, we brought the Christmas spirit to people on a train.
New Era Index 2008
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Poem:
Snow
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Photo
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