June 2019 ContentsThe contents of the June 2019 New Era. Elder Dale G. RenlundThe Best Way to Prepare for Your FutureElder Renlund teaches young people how to prepare for the future by seeking the Holy Ghost’s guidance, magnifying their God-given talents, and serving others. Michael R. MorrisBut I Don’t Have Any TalentsGod has given us all have gifts and talents. We should seek to find and develop them to bless our lives and the lives of others. Poster: Shake It OffA poster called “Shake It Off” about keeping an eternal perspective. Breanna Call HerbertPeople of GalileeLearn about Jesus Christ’s early ministry by hearing from the people He encountered in Galilee. Heather BergesonImproving One Step at a TimeA young woman is surprised to receive the Most Improved award from her cross-country team and learns a lesson about gradual improvement. David A. EdwardsOn Snoozing and ChoosingOn matters of character, it’s possible to make a decision just once and have it stick. Nance Regold J. MicabaniUnderstanding the Plan of Salvation Gave Me PeaceA young woman’s mother is dying of cancer and testifies of the plan of salvation. Jacob TingenPraying to Find a FriendA young man who feels alone at school prays for a friend and later finds that he was the answer to someone else’s prayer. Laura FuchsKache, the Real-Life CowboyA young man in Texas works hard on the ranch and is learning a lot for his future—in both temporal and spiritual ways. Chris ArtificavitchAn Agnostic’s Journey to FaithAn agnostic young man on an intellectual journey to learn about God is introduced to the gospel by a friend and finds peace and happiness through faith and testimony. Megan FairbanksFlipping Fear Upside DownWhile rappelling, a young woman gets flipped upside-down and then learns a lesson about fear and faith. Elder Evan A. SchmutzHow to Move Your MountainsElder Schmutz tells how his Uncle Ash had him move a big pile of dirt and what it taught him about faith and diligence. YouthBrief profiles and testimonies of youth. Fun StopFun games, activities, and comics. Q&A How do I keep my electronics from distracting me at church and seminary?Answers to the question “How do I keep my electronics from distracting me at church and seminary?” To the PointWhat should I say when my friends question our beliefs about marriage and family?An answer to the question “What should I say when my friends question our beliefs about marriage and family?” Gospel APPlicationMap My AncestorsHow to use the Map My Ancestors feature in the Family Tree App. For the Strength of YouthSeth R. and Lance FryA Card DecisionA young man’s friends are playing a game with cards that have rather graphic pictures on them. Firm FoundationsBrief stories and testimonies of youth. Last WordElder David A. Bednar“Fear Not, I Am with Thee”Elder Bednar teaches us that we shouldn’t take counsel from our fears.