“Contents,” New Era, Mar. 2013, inside front cover–1 New Era Contents Departments 2 The Message Don’t Wear Masks Elder Quentin L. Cook One of your greatest protections against making bad choices is to not put on any mask of anonymity. 14 For the Strength of Youth I Have a Testimony of the Family Ann M. Dibb Seven specific things to do to gain a witness of the importance of family. 16 Questions & Answers My older brother isn’t active. When I invite him to church or ask him not to swear, he gets upset. How do I let him know that I want him to come back to church because I care? 27 Mormonad Ready to Serve 40 To the Point How do I deal with a “logic” duel? What’s the point of presidencies? What’s an extreme hairstyle? 42 From the Mission Field Touched by a Testimony Teaching a simple truth turned things around. 43 The Extra Smile 44 What’s Up? Skilled with a bow and arrow; Mutual activity menu; Young Women broadcast announcement; and more. 46 Instant Messages Burned by boiling water; baptizing a brother; blessed through a book. 48 From Church Leaders How to Receive God’s Word Elder Neil L. Andersen Let us hold fast to the iron rod. Features 5 100% Committed When 99% just isn’t good enough. 6 Protecting Yourself from Profanity Ideas for dealing with bad language—because you can’t wear earplugs everywhere. 8 The (CM)2 Project Creating a clean mouth and a clean mind. 10 Personal Progress Mentors Young women in Iowa are helping each other progress. 13 My Brother Believed in Me David said he was a horrible singer, but Dan wasn’t buying it. 18 Running the Extra Mile Four extra laps from Kathy helped Jessica gain extra confidence. 20 Modern-Day Korihors Then and now, false prophets offer false promises. 24 Hidden Dangers Youth in the Galápagos Islands navigate the sinkholes of life. 28 What Happens after We Die? Answers to questions about the spirit world and the resurrection. 32 Faith in the Atonement 33 Washed Clean President Boyd K. Packer A poem about the Atonement. 34 Church History Then and Now Facts and figures about the Church’s history and progress—and your role in it. 37 Proms to Be Proud Of Youth are finding a way to host dances worth attending. 49 Make Jesus Christ Your Model Elder Richard G. Scott