“Contents,” New Era, Apr. 2015, inside front cover–1 New Era Contents In Every Issue 2 The Message Look to God Each Day As we seek and receive divine bread daily, our faith and trust in God and His Son grow. Elder D. Todd Christofferson 29 Mormonad He Understands 30 Sunday Lesson Help Because of Joseph* Discover six ways your life is (or can be) different because of the Prophet Joseph Smith. 41 To the Point Going to parties or dances where bad things happen; Satan’s influence on thoughts. 42 Questions & Answers “How can I become comfortable enough to talk to my bishop about issues or concerns?” 44 Come, Follow Me The Apostasy and the Restoration* Use these cards to help you prepare for Sunday lessons on the Apostasy and Restoration. 45 The Extra Smile 46 Instant Messages A music escape plan; scripture study at Scout camp; finding peace despite persecution. 48 From Church Leaders How to Find Out for Yourself A personal testimony is essential if we are to safely navigate the sometimes treacherous paths through life. President Thomas S. Monson 49 Conference Poster Joseph Smith* Elder Neil L. Andersen Features 6 Thrust in Your Sickle Find out what a harvesting tool teaches us about being effective member missionaries. 8 The Stake Center Time Machine A service project in Arizona transported some youth and their new friends into the past. 11 Four Tools That Bring Promised Blessings Learn more about four habits that have been promised to protect and bless us in simple and marvelous ways. 20 Talk It Over Don’t put off talking about challenges and problems with those who care about and can help you. 23 We Learned, We Planned, We Served One Aaronic Priesthood quorum focused on service in order to become more Christlike. 24 The Savior’s Last Week This Easter, learn more about the Savior’s Atonement by studying the events of His last week. 28 Gentle Jesus, Pure and Fair Sheet music for a new song about Jesus Christ. 33 Sacrifice Comes as a Blessing This young woman was so excited about her weekend plans—until her mother reminded her of something. 34 Coming to Know Who You Really Are I received a witness in my youth that has been the foundation of everything I’ve done since. Elder James J. Hamula 37 Better Than a Loaf of Bread One young man’s motivation to do FamilySearch indexing changed dramatically after he started doing it. 38 Missionary Moment: Talking about Prophets Now is a great time to talk to your friends about what it means to have living prophets. 40 The Living Prophet The most important prophet, so far as you and I are concerned, is the one living in our day and age. President Ezra Taft Benson