“Contents,” New Era, May 2009, inside front cover–1
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The Message
The Priesthood: A Lifetime of Service
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All who hold the priesthood of God are joined in a common bond of service.
What Joseph Smith Taught
Valiant in the Cause of Christ
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He remained valiant in his testimony of Christ and taught others to do the same.
Because I Was There
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If I had been at home in bed, I would have missed the best seminary lesson ever.
Keeping Your Head (and Heart) in the Game
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Know how to serve a mission with all your might? What about heart and mind?
Questions and Answers
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“How do I avoid falling back into old habits such as swearing?”
A Letter from My Father
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I didn’t know I was drifting until I received a timely letter from my dad.
Indexing Mania
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Using computer skills, teens get hooked on indexing for family history.
A Promise Kept
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Moroni made me a promise.
Michaela and the Marshmallows
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A treat with a thought from seminary changed my whole day.
Great Day in Guyana
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The best way to start the day is in seminary.
Mormonad
Rise Up, O Men of God
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I Had Questions
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Elder Michael John U. Teh
Searching for a testimony helped me answer all my questions.
Don’t Drink the Water
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It looked pure and fine until I tasted it.
Scared at Night
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Strange noises, the dark, and being the one in charge made me scared.
What’s Up?
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From the Field
The Lights That Lead Us
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We were lost in the fog until we got behind some drivers that knew the way.
Instant Messages
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The best way to handle anger; a magazine example; what the sacrament means; hugging mom.
The Extra Smile
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Pure Joy
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World-class surfer Joy Monahan sets a standard of modesty for her sport.
NewEra.lds.org
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We’ve Got Mail
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Poem
Sunlight
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Photo
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Elizabeth Taylor Frandsen