“Contents,” New Era, September 2015, inside front cover–1 What’s Inside Features 2 The Teachings of “The Family: A Proclamation to the World” The family unit is fundamental not only to society and to the Church but also to our hope for eternal life. President Henry B. Eyring 12 Losing My New Friends Having new friends was nice, but then came a tough choice. 18 You Can Change No matter what the present is like, you decide your future. 20 Be a Shining Light A young man’s example was all this young woman needed. 22 Seminary Is Worth It! Why take seminary? There are plenty of great reasons. 24 Old Testament Geography Can you find these places from the Old Testament? 26 I Have Learned for Myself Elevate your gospel learning in seminary. 28 75 Truths from the Old Testament and Pearl of Great Price See just the beginning of what you’ll learn in seminary. 30 To Stay or Obey?* Experience a young man’s mission dilemma. 36 What You Knew in Premortal Life You might think you don’t have a testimony, but in fact, you always have. Elder Kevin W. Pearson 40 2015 Mutual Theme: How’s the Sailing So Far? Youth share how they’ve embarked. Plus … 7 From the Mission Field 8 Objects from the Scriptures 10 FHE Object Lesson 14 Sunday Lesson Help* 17 Mormonad 32 For the Strength of Youth 39 Line Upon Line 41 To the Point 42 Questions & Answers 44 Come, Follow Me Cards* 45 The Extra Smile 46 Instant Messages 48 From Church Leaders 49 Poster