“Contents,” New Era, June 2007, 1 New Era June 2007 Volume 37, Number 6 Contents The Message: Put Light in Your Life 2 President James E. Faust Part of our coming into the light depends upon the focus of our faith. Too Busy to Care 8 Annie Valentine Tintle It was my job to count the cattle, but I was too busy to listen. Dear Dad Notes 10 Melody Warnick Dad and I were both terribly busy, but we found a way to connect. Idea List: Getting the Most Out of Sacrament Meeting 13 These tips help sacrament meeting become a learning experience. Q&A: Questions and Answers 14 I’ve come back to church and tried to make a fresh start in life after making some mistakes, but I’m afraid of falling again. How can I overcome this fear? New Era Poster: Choose 17 Soccer or Mission? 18 Alexandre Machado Vasconcelos It was a choice that changed his life. Missing the World Cup 21 Suzana Alves de Jesus Her grand prize was a trip to the championship match, but she didn’t go. A Few Extra Inches 22 Rachel R. Stephenson Coming up short during a climb taught her about the Atonement. Bringing Abish to Life 24 Jade Swartzberg and Shari Whyte A musical presentation by the Silverdale Washington Stake is a story of faith. The Extra Smile 29 What I Learned from Doing the Dishes 30 Sherrie Mackelprang A dreaded chore can bring joy. What’s Up? 32 Chain Reaction 34 Shanna Butler Teens in Boston found that one invitation to church led to another and another. Make Your Life a Legacy 40 Elder Mervyn B. Arnold Make your name one that your family can be proud of. Instant Messages 44 A trip to Carthage Jail; obeying feelings of inspiration; comfort from a hymn. We’ve Got Mail 46 What’s in It for You 47 New Era Survey 48 Poem: The Perfect Day 49 Lara Deppe