“Contents,” New Era, June 1994
The Message: Joseph Smith, Truly a ProphetYou cannot accept the restored Church without accepting Joseph as a prophet.
How I Know: View from Celestial RidgeI wanted a burning bush. Instead, I received what I needed.
In Tune: To Those with Pure Intent
Dan Carter
Through Thick and ThinnerWe couldn’t whitewash our differences. But we could work them out.
Scripture Lifeline: No Laughing MatterThe mockery of classmates brought tears; the scriptures brought comfort.
Q&A: Questions and AnswersA friend of mine says he can accept everything about the Church except Joseph Smith’s visions. What should I tell him?
Mormonad: Something in Common
Full CircleFrench Polynesia used to import missionaries. Now they are exporting.
Hiking Diamond HeadThe destination is as rewarding as the climb is difficult—it’s a lot like life.
Walls Come Tumbling DownIn strife-torn Northern Ireland, LDS youth are an example of the gospel’s peace.
FYI: For Your Info
Mormonisms
Called to ServeNew General Authorities called
Through Teenage EyesYoung Latter-day Saints tell what they saw and how they felt when Joseph Smith was killed.
Fiction: Just Call Me SusieIt’s not my name, but it’s better than being called “that young idiot.”
Testimony PowerThe Spirit turned a testimony meeting into a powerful missionary tool.
FeedbackLetters to the editors
Poem: Gold Seekers
Photo of the Month
Cover: Lianna Tarahu, 14, appreciates those who brought the gospel to French Polynesia and wants to become a missionary herself. See “Full Circle,” page 20. Cover photography: Janet Thomas (front), Matt Reier (back).