“Contents,” New Era, June 1996
The Message: The Miraculous Translation of the Book of MormonThe coming forth of this book is clearly the work of God.
Scripture Lifeline: The High Way to HappinessI was searching for happiness, and Ammon had a valuable clue.
In Tune: I Heard the Prophet Speak
Jan Pinborough, Mabel Jones Gabbott, Michael F. Moody, and James C. Kasen
Out of the DepthsAfter being lost beneath the murky water, I understood Lehi’s vision much better.
How I Know: Time to PrayThe Lord had my answer, but first I needed to say I was sorry.
Q&A: Questions and AnswersIs there anything wrong with having a tattoo?
Mormonad: A Sure Bet
Chicago’s HopeRicks College students reach out to help and teach inner-city kids.
Pink PenguinsHow silly shoelaces helped change the course of my life.
The Try AthletesFrom baking bread to playing chess to running races, learning to try brings out the best in Glendale, Arizona, youth.
FYI: For Your Info
Fiction: Camp StarAt camp, she was everyone’s favorite stake leader except mine. She was my mother.
Mormonisms
Keep It SimpleThe gospel is simple when it is based on prayer, faith, and repentance.
FeedbackLetters to the editors
Poem: Silence
Photo of the Month
Cover: Chicago youth spend three weeks at summer programs with LDS students serving as counselors. Both end up learning about the best of the other. See “Chicago’s Hope,” page 20. Cover photography: Richard M. Romney (front), Maren Mecham (back).