“Contents,” New Era, May 1997
The Message: Save Her! Save Her!Missionary work takes love and sacrifice, but it brings great blessings.
Primary PurposeThe boss said “work on Sundays,” but how could I give up teaching Primary?
Perfect PrayerWhen Billy stumbled during the sacrament prayer, his brother gave just the right help.
Everyday Heroes: Time Off for Good BehaviorRosalie postponed college to help a young neighbor girl and learned some great lessons.
Mormonisms
Q&A: Questions and AnswersAt church, life seems worth living, and I want to be good. But at school and work life seems discouraging. How can I keep good feelings, even when surrounded by the bad?
Mormonad: Rest Assured
To Higher HeightsMeet some of the outstanding LDS cadets at the Air Force Academy.
Walking the WalkAn interfaith walk to help the hungry brings LDS and non-LDS kids together.
I Will Go and DoWhat would you give to serve a mission? Five missionaries answer.
My WishInstead of limbs that function, he wanted a faithful family.
FYI: For Your Info
Fiction: Prom KnightThe evening began as a disaster and ended as a story of love—for Mean Max.
By Leaps and BoundsThis young gymnast knows adversity, but not the meaning of the word “quit.”
How I Know: Taking a StandMy whole family was against my baptism, but I couldn’t deny the truth.
FeedbackLetters to the editors
Poem: It Hurts to Grow
Photo of the Month
Cover: Candy Sharp is just one of many LDS cadets at the Air Force Academy who are becoming known for their dedication. See “To Higher Heights,” page 20.
Cover photography: Richard M. Romney (front), Greg Frei (back).