“Contents,” New Era, Jan. 2015, inside front cover–1 New Era Contents In Every Issue 2 The Message Lehi’s Dream and You You may think that Lehi’s dream has no special meaning for you, but it does. You are in it. President Boyd K. Packer 10 Sunday Lesson Help Why Is Jesus Christ Important in My Life?* Understanding what the Savior does for us makes Him the most important person in our lives. 19 Mormonad Embark 42 Questions & Answers “How can I really know for myself that the Church is true?” 44 To the Point Overcoming a mean reputation; the difference between disagreeing and contending. 45 The Extra Smile 46 Instant Messages Learning about the Prophet on stage; a simple invitation; time to keep a journal. 48 From Church Leaders How to Achieve Eternal Goals I would like to suggest a few of the most important goals in life that will give you joy. Elder Robert D. Hales 49 Conference Poster The Most Important Thing You Can Earn President Dieter F. Uchtdorf Features 6 The Dews from Heaven Find out what drops of water teach us about how we receive revelation. 8 FHE Object Lesson Put Some Muscle into Your Family Use some craft sticks to teach your family about sticking together. 14 The Center of My Life* A young man wondered if Christ could have come to the Americas. 15 Study the Scriptures Feast on the word of God each day. Elder Richard G. Scott 31 Giving the Best Gift A prophet’s invitation and the question “What book is that?” enabled a young woman to give a great gift. 32 Youth Voices: Goals That Stick Youth share ways they follow through on the goals they set. 34 Five Fun Ways to Record 2015 Try some creative ideas for recording this upcoming year of your amazing life. 36 Be the First on the Dance Floor Get out there and start something good. The world needs your positive influence. 40 3 Ways Setting Goals Can Be Different This Year Get ideas to help you really achieve your goals. Special Section: 2015 Mutual Theme 16 2015 Mutual Theme Learn what it means to serve with all your heart, might, mind, and strength. The Young Women and Young Men General Presidencies 18 Line upon Line Doctrine and Covenants 4:2 See a breakdown of this year’s Mutual theme. 20 Serving God through Duty to God See how Duty to God can help you live this year’s Mutual theme. 22 Serving God through Personal Progress See how Personal Progress can help you live this year’s Mutual theme. 24 Serving God and Come, Follow Me See how the principles used in your Sunday lessons can help you live this year’s Mutual theme. 26 One Step at a Time Youth in Italy share how they serve God with all their heart, might, mind, and strength. 29 Mutual Theme Cards Use these cards to learn and live this year’s Mutual theme.