Recent Special Issues of the New Era
Check out some of the topics we’ve covered in special issues recently.
Mission Preparation
March 2007
Getting ready for a mission soon, or just wondering what a mission will be like? This issue is for you. Check out this report on the MTC. Or see what a day in the life of a missionary is like. Get some advice from President Hinckley about gifts you should bring home.
For the Strength of Youth
October 2008
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Inspiring Messages • President Monson on staying strong through standards | Scripture Study • Insights into the Word of Wisdom |
Answers to Questions • Q&A: My friends and I gossip. How can I get us to stop? | Youth around the World • Talking about standards in New Hampshire |
Youth Tell Their Stories • Instant Messages | Mormonad |
The Times and Seasons of Joseph Smith
May 2005
Learn about four of the cities Joseph lived in—Palmyra, Kirtland, Independence, and Nauvoo—and learn how what happened at each place is significant to the Restoration of the gospel.
Dating and Temple Marriage
October 2004
This special issue is filled with advice and words of guidance. Read articles such as “Whom Should I Marry?” by President Thomas S. Monson, “Planning Your Temple Wedding,” and “How to Be a First-Rate Date.” You can find ideas for great group dates and more.
Your Family
June 2003
Cultivating good family relationships can bring great joy. Read articles about getting along with a stepfather or stepmother. Get ideas for making your brothers and sisters your best friends.
Building Your Testimony
June 2002
One of your most precious possessions is your testimony. Learn about how you can know for yourself. Read President Harold B. Lee’s classic talk “When Your Heart Tells You Things Your Mind Doesn’t Know.” And how a testimony doesn’t need to come as a bolt of lightning.
Keeping Your Standards High
June 2001
Why is it important to follow the Church’s standards set for teens? This issue can help you understand about modesty, kissing, dating, clean language, and staying safe.