“Contents,” New Era, Sept. 1994
The Message: Never Give UpOne of God’s greatest gifts is the joy of trying again. No failure need be final.
How I Know: First LightAt dawn, on a Colorado lake, I discovered I was really a daughter of God.
Get to the PointMy parents wouldn’t take the missionary discussions—until I asked them to.
The Ice Cream CureIt took a lot of patience—plus a five-cent cone—to turn this enemy into a friend.
Q&A: Questions and AnswersHow do I cope with others who are irreverent and disrespectful in Church classes or at Church activities?
Called to Serve: New ApostleElder Jeffrey R. Holland ordained to the Twelve.
Temples of TikalIn Guatemala, LDS youth value their ancient heritage, but treasure their living faith.
Picture ThisPositive peer pressure began with a picture of the Savior in a school locker.
In His Father’s StepsThis top Tahitian soccer player has all the right goals.
Building a Friend ShipVisit behind the scenes at the filming of a new seminary video.
FYI: For Your InfoTry these telephone tips.
Mormonad: Stay on Your Toes
My Brother’s QuestionIt was a simple question, but it brought peace back into the family.
Call for Entries: Spark Your CreativityAnnouncing the 1995 New Era contest.
Mormonisms
Fiction: No Pain, No GainI was Mr. Muscle. J. J. was a shrimp. So why was he so much stronger?
FeedbackLetters to the editors.
Cover: Young Latter-day Saints in Guatemala are fascinated by ruins of ancient temples, but seek the blessings of modern true temples. See “Temples of Tikal,” p. 20. Cover photography: Marvin K. Gardner (front), Jed Clark (back). Artifact courtesy of Museum of Peoples and Cultures, Brigham Young University.