“Contents,” New Era, July 1992
The Message: Not for the BodyThe Word of Wisdom’s lesson: “Just a little” of some things is too much.
Everyday Heroes: In the SwimFree swimming lessons, with lots of love thrown in, give a big boost to a little girl’s self-esteem.
Scripture Lifeline: A New ApproachInstead of expecting a testimony to be given to me, I needed to find it.
SnakebitA python and a rat teach a powerful lesson about temptation.
Mormonad: Family Photo
Q&A: Questions and AnswersMy older brother’s always cutting me down and making me feel bad. How can I improve our relationship?
Mormonisms
What It Means to Be GreenIn Corvallis, Oregon, a group of Laurels shows real leadership in protecting the environment.
Things Are Getting NuttyThis family’s learned that cracking walnuts is more effective than cracking the whip.
Real Western HeroesScouts in New Mexico find exciting history on the trail of the Mormon Battalion.
FYI: For Your Info
How I Know: I Wasn’t AloneWhen I prayed about my doubts, the reply was a calm assurance, rather than immediate answers to everything.
Fiction: Unknown SoldiersCindee had been serving quietly all along, and he had accused her of shirking. Now he had to make it right.
The Best of BarcelonaThere’s an Olympic-size pool of faith and dedication among the LDS youth of this Spanish city.
FeedbackLetters to the Editor
Photo of the Month
Poem: Sunset
Cover: Sid Payne of Las Cruces, New Mexico, just learned that 150 years ago, a band of LDS heroes marched though what is practically his backyard. And one of them was his ancestor. See p. 28. Cover photography: Phil Shurtleff.