January 2009 Contents M. Russell BallardThe Truth Is on the Earth Once More Mormonad: Let It Pour! An Example of the Believers Young Men and Young Women General PresidenciesAn Example of the Believers An Invitation to the Young Women To the Young Men of the Aaronic Priesthood Line upon Line: 1 Timothy 4:12 Elizabeth RhodesWaiting Faithfully Questions and Answers Hillary HolbrookMore Than Music The Extra Smile The Armor of God Robert JamesBack on the Road Lauren HolmanI Want to Believe Richard M. RomneyThere Is Hope in Haiti Mary WeenigDiscovering God To the Point To the Point My nonmember friends have talked to me about things that go on in the temple. How do they know about them, and what should I say about them? I am being told to prepare to be a mother and wife instead of going on a mission. Which is more important? Whenever my dad and I talk about music, we get into a fight. How can I persuade him that it’s sometimes not a question of good or evil but of personal taste? Jenny TonksI Couldn’t Put It Down Get Ready For … What’s Up? What’s Up? Cleaning Up Down Under The Church in Haiti My Favorite Scripture Clayton M. ChristensenThe Most Useful Piece of Knowledge Missionary Service Instant Messages Instant Messages Brittany WeislerStart the Year Right Katie HafenMy Way Out Anne ParsonsTemple Service Spencer CopeWell Suited Michael Paul InyangSearching for a Favorite Hymn Laukau MokofisiA Young Missionary NewEra.lds.org We’ve Got Mail Melina GottlingFirst Day in Finland