“Contents,” New Era, Jan. 1993 New Era January 1993 Volume 23, Number 1 Contents The Message: From Darkness to Light: The Gift of RepentanceElder Helvecio MartinsIt’s the way back from darkness and sorrow to light and joy. Mormonad: Repentance Is Strong Soap Norman’s SongNorman HillDean taught Norman a new song and taught a powerful lesson to the whole bus. Everyday Heroes: Mission AccomplishedChristie GilesThese “secret agents of love” in wacky costumes bring love and friendship. Scripture Lifeline: Just a TeenagerAnn JacobsMy talk with a stranger on Temple Square taught me I can be a missionary. Q&A: Questions and AnswersHow can I help the homeless and the hungry when I don’t even have a job myself? I feel guilty not doing anything, but what can I do? How I Know: I Expected MiraclesTara PearsonI wanted something big, but that small, warm feeling was the answer I needed. Small Branches, Big BlessingsLaury LivseyHow LDS teens are finding a rich spiritual life in small towns everywhere. My Very Own 911Dawn ThurstonWhen things went wrong at the party, I was glad I could call Dad. Finding Your Way in MadridLisa A. JohnsonSpanish teens help each other navigate around the pitfalls of the big city. FYI: For Your Info Fiction: Pride of LionsEugene E. WoodburyForrest might be a “shophead,” but he knows a jackal when he sees one. Mormonisms Like YourselfGeorge I. CannonDon’t like the person in the mirror? Reflect on these suggestions. Take TimeLucy-Anne StanburyInvesting time in the scriptures brought big dividends to this student. No More a StrangerJohn Nelson SchneiderMembers of a small French branch show love for a man they never met. FeedbackLetters to the Editors Poem: Frosted MemoriesKaylene Jarvis Photo of the MonthKeith Proctor