“Contents,” New Era, Jan. 2014, inside front cover–1 New Era Contents In Every Issue 2 The Message Preparing Gifts for Your Future Family Begin to put some gifts—great gifts—on layaway for your future family. President Henry B. Eyring 11 Mormonad Come unto Christ 36 For the Strength of Youth I Do Always Remember Him The way we keep the Sabbath day holy is an outward manifestation of our covenant with Heavenly Father to always remember Jesus Christ. Larry M. Gibson 39 To the Point Serving a mission at 18 or 19; pressure from other Church members to break Church standards. 40 Come, Follow Me The Godhead* You never walk alone; draw closer to Christ. 41 The Extra Smile 42 Questions & Answers “I take modesty seriously, but some sports teams require us to wear short shorts or shirts without sleeves. Is this OK?” 44 What’s Up? Conference connection; scripture mastery with the guys; an inspiring scripture; missionary triplets; and more. 46 Instant Messages Uniting families through family history; praying for peace; becoming the ward organist. 48 From Church Leaders How to Make the Choice Decide that you’re going to do right. President Boyd K. Packer 49 Conference Poster Make the Decision* Elder M. Russell Ballard Features 6 More Than “Just a Mom” One young woman’s friend thought she was wasting her education. 8 2014 Mutual Theme Hear from the Young Men and Young Women general presidencies about coming unto Christ this year. 10 Line upon Line Moroni 10:32 Get insights on the Mutual theme. 12 Come unto Christ through Duty to God Come unto Christ by doing your Aaronic Priesthood duty. 14 Come unto Christ through Personal Progress Draw closer to the Savior through Personal Progress values. 17 Youth Voices: Coming unto Christ Youth share how they come unto the Savior. 18 Soar Like an Eagle A ski jumper who came in dead last can teach about aiming high. 21 Team Teaching* One youth Sunday School class teamed up to help a visiting friend. 22 How Can Knowing the Godhead Change Me?* Truths about the Godhead make a difference for you. 24 Truth, Lies, and Your Self-Worth Being true to who you really are helps you avoid the world’s false ideas about self-image. 28 Bridle All Your Passions The rigging for riding animals can teach us about self-discipline. 30 Both Parts of the Blessing Combining family history and temple attendance brings power. 34 First Things First How do we set our priorities so that we have “no other gods”? 38 Adding Up to Success For a young man from Brazil, honoring the Sabbath day was more important than winning a Mathematics Olympiad.