“Contents,” New Era, August 2018 What’s Inside Features Be One “A Cause for Celebration” and “Building Bridges”—messages from the 40th anniversary of the revelation on the priesthood. President Dallin H. Oaks President Russell M. Nelson Lock-Screen Scriptures She had an idea to remember the scriptures even when she was busy. Worldwide Youth Devotional Will you help gather Israel? Our Plan to Beat the Odds They knew their marriage could work despite their parents’ divorces. The Unexpected Signal His text messages showed that he was getting out of the spiritual “dead spaces.” Our Savior Stands with Us Meet Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Two Strokes for Integrity Nobody saw the muffed tap-ins. So would they still count? Sister to Sister Two young women describe their journeys deciding to serve—and not to serve—a mission. Before You Are Called to Serve See what you’ll be asked about before you serve a mission. Could I Serve There? Serving a mission with epilepsy. 5 Things the Doctrine and Covenants Will Teach You about Being a Missionary Learn about missionary service from the book you’ll study in seminary. Calming My Missionary Nerves A young woman deals with a sudden bout of anxiety as she begins her mission. 6 Reasons We Really Do Need the Church Check out these six reasons why the Church is indispensable in your life. PLUS … Mormonad @LDSYouth Fun Stop Q&A Doctrinal Mastery Who Knew? Firm Foundations Last Word About an Apostle Have You Enlisted? “During President Nelson’s youth broadcast, I took some notes and was afterward inspired to draw this picture.” Avery W., 12, Arizona, USA