New Era

March 2006

Volume 36, Number 3

Contents

• The Message: The Handiwork of God
  Elder M. Russell Ballard
  To truly reverence the Creator, we must appreciate His creations.

• Arise and Shine Forth: The Presentation
  Cindy Suman
  My classmates wanted me to explain about the Church.

• Line upon Line: Matthew 6:9–13
  Jesus Christ Himself taught us the correct pattern for prayer.

• Away from the Edge
  Gillian Campbell
  I realized I couldn’t even walk into a party where there was drinking.

• Q&A: Questions and Answers
  Is there anything wrong with getting a tattoo?

• New Era Poster: You’re Never Big Enough

• Articles of Faith: Your Right to Revelation
  President Harold B. Lee
  All members of the Church who have received the Holy Ghost may receive revelation.

• Alone
  Sheena James
  While far from home, I found I needed to remember spiritual experiences.

• Looking Up to Jake
  Jed Layton
  Even though he doesn’t stand four feet tall, Jake still knows how to stand out.

• The Adoption Decision
  Name Withheld
  The decision can be difficult, but it can lead to healing and hope.

• What’s Up?

• On the Lord’s Team
  R. Val Johnson
  Volleyball was taking Raphael Queiroz to the top of Brazilian athletics until he gave it up to serve the Lord.

• The Extra Smile

• General Conference Worksheet: Listening for Answers
  Accept President Hinckley’s invitation to really learn from conference speakers.

• Idea List: Listen, Learn, Live It
  Helps for getting more out of conference.

• Instant Messages
  Three sisters from different cultures; no place like home; guided by a prophet.

• Tattoos and Your Mission
  Shanna Butler
  Tattoos and missions don’t mix.

• What’s in It for You

• We’ve Got Mail

• Poem: Drinking Scriptures
  Sandra L. Tolman

• Photo
  Craig Dimond