“Contents,” New Era, July 1995
The Message: Your Personal ChecklistHere are five important keys to building a wonderful life.
Teeter-Totter TestimonyThis home teacher really knew how to build toys—and boys.
OutgrownIn our school elections, my brother won my heart.
Focus On: Heritage—Ten-Minute TrekErin Johnson brings the pioneer past to life in a prize-winning presentation.
Called to ServeA new member of the Quorum of the Twelve, and five new callings among the Seventy.
Q&A: Questions and AnswersI’m only 14 and I know we aren’t supposed to date until we’re 16. But a lot of my friends at school and at church have one “special” girlfriend or boyfriend, even though they don’t date. Is anything wrong with this?
Mormonad: Get It Together
Worth Waking Up ForFrom painting dinosaurs to planting trees, these service projects are both fun and satisfying.
Scripture Lifeline: ErosionI saw how thoughtless remarks can wash away self-esteem.
Building CharactersThese New Mexico teens took the stage and arrived at a better understanding of life.
FYI: For Your Info
Fiction: Cool Ben GrundyHow an ordinary guy met genuine cool and some of it rubbed off.
Everyday Heroes: Her Sister’s KeeperShannon McNally has a sister who’s a handful—and a heartful.
Mormonisms
He’s My BrotherLots of people would hike ten miles with a friend. But how many would carry him?
FeedbackLetters to the editors
Poem: My Meadow
Photo of the Month
Cover: Some painted houses, others painted dinosaurs, but all found delight in service. See “Worth Waking Up For,” p. 20. Cover photography: Janet Thomas (front), Matt Reier (back).