What’s Inside

Features

• Study the Savior’s Words

  If you will study His words, your ability to be more like Him will increase.

  President Russell M. Nelson

• 6 New Year’s Resolutions You Probably Never Thought About

  From making eye contact to learning to cook three new meals, try out these uncommon resolutions.

• Think Fast!

  Youth share how fasting has blessed them.

• Life after High School: It Does Exist!

  Some of the most stunning vistas in your life may not be visible yet. But they’re coming!

• From Refugee to Missionary

  A young man born in a refugee camp in Africa now brings the gospel to spiritual refugees.

• 2018 Mutual Theme: Peace in Christ

  No matter your circumstances, you can always find peace in Jesus Christ.

  Young Men and Young Women General Presidencies

• Peace in Christ

  A new song based on the Mutual theme.

• How Do You Find Peace in Christ?

  See where to get the video, music album, posters, activity ideas, and more.

• Soccer, Sundays, and Spiritual Belly Flops

  He had a chance to join the best team in the league, but was it worth it?

• My Strange Neighbor

  People said the neighbors were strange, but they helped her find a new life.

• 5 Ways You Can Tell the Book of Mormon Was Written for Our Day

  See just a few of the reasons why this ancient book is absolutely relevant today.

• Dance Disappointments

  After her younger sister’s experience at her first dance, one young woman knew she could relate—and offer perspective.

PLUS …

• For the Strength of Youth

• Mutual Theme Poster

• Line upon Line

• @LDSYouth

• Fun Stop

• Q&A

• Life Prep

• Who Knew?

• Firm Foundations

• From Church Leaders

• About an Apostle

What’s New for 2018

For 2018, the New Era has made some cool changes to our regular magazine features and added some new ones too.

For the Strength of Youth—now in graphic novel style

Q&A—answers to real questions you’ve asked

Fun Stop—now two pages, with comics

Life Prep—tips to get ready for what’s next

Who Knew?—cool facts and info

Firm Foundations—stories by youth for youth

About an Apostle—interesting facts you may not know

Check these out and tell us what you think—send comments to [e-mail].