“Contents,” New Era, June 1997
The Message: Climb HighHonesty is a moral compass to guide us in our lives.
A Batch of LoveSister Cobabe didn’t need the cookies as much as the feeling of love that went with them.
Cool-AidService to others is as refreshing as a cold drink on a hot day.
My Own Emergency TeamBadly injured, far from home, he received comfort from local Church members.
Q&A: Questions and AnswersI know we shouldn’t read bad books or magazines, but what about bad words in songs? I really like the music, so how do I stop listening to it?
Mormonad: Family Ties
Trail of FaithYoung Latter-day Saints in the Mexican colonies find strength in their heritage.
BreakthroughMom and daughter were at odds until Mom hit the ceiling—from the attic side.
Friendly LightThe beam of a flashlight on the Book of Mormon turned into a guiding light.
FYI: For Your Info
Fiction: It’s Not Just AlexJamie’s brother was threatening to tear the family apart. How could she save it, and herself?
Mormonisms
The Power of OneEach individual has great potential; each is worth reaching out to.
How I Know: What I Was Searching ForI had read the Book of Mormon. Now the witness I needed came from an unexpected place.
FeedbackLetters to the editors
Poem: Calico Trail
Photo of the Month
Cover: Max Spilsbury, of Colonia Juarez, Mexico, finds his hometown as much a refuge as his ancestors did in the late 1880s. See “Trail of Faith,” p. 20.
Cover photography: Janet Thomas (front), Greg Frei (back).