“Contents,” New Era, Mar. 2009, inside front cover–1
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The Message
Why Do We Baptize for the Dead?
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Elder D. Todd Christofferson
It matters tremendously what we do in relation to those who have gone before.
In Tune:
Tender Mercies of the Lord
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From the Field:
Love Speaks Loudly
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We never dreamed that a card would make such a difference.
We Know Jeffery
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This deacons quorum went the extra mile in welcoming one of their own.
Mormonad
Send a Knee Mail
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Questions and Answers
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“Sometimes the humor in my family crosses over into teasing that hurts. How can we get out of this habit?”
Cherish Virtue
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A new Young Women value emphasizes living a pure life.
Search and Rescue
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Teens in the Dominican Republic give service to their community.
Getting to Know Dad
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My father’s illness has brought us closer together.
Drawing the Line
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The dance went from fun to frightening.
Music Makers
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Piano-playing teens turn their talents toward playing the organ for Church.
From Skeptic to Saint
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I had never met people so excited about their religion. I wanted to be just like them.
No Cussing Club
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McKay Hatch organized a club around keeping your language clean.
The Best Decision I Ever Made
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Everything good in my life has come from that decision.
What’s Up?
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The Sabbath: A Personal Priority
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These two teens put the Sabbath first.
The Extra Smile
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Instant Messages
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Bad decisions; remembering the Spirit; trust in the Savior; blessings from Christ; my Personal Progress.
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We’ve Got Mail
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Poem
The Piano
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Photo
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