The New Era on Facebook

The New Era magazine has a great facebook page.

Here are a few of my favorite recent posts:

 Girls and guys:

The New Era Magazine

Here are five things guys wish girls did more often. Can you think of some more?
• Show self-confidence.
• Show that they have high expectations for guys.
• Speak up against gossiping when other girls are doing it.
• Compliment guys on the good things they do, especially in the Church.
• Bake cookies and share them with guys.

The New Era Magazine

Here are five things girls wish guys did more often. Can you think of some more?
• Participate in church, especially singing and bearing testimony.
• Say kind things to girls when it’s not expected (and when it’s expected, too).
• Ask girls to dance at Church dances.
• Speak up against inappropriate jokes.
• Take more care with personal appearance (to avoid that, um, “lived-in” look).


Friendship scriptures:

The New Era Magazine

Here are five scriptures about friendship. Can you find some more?
• Proverbs 17:17
• 1 Samuel 18:1
• Alma 17:2
• John 15:12–15
• Exodus 33:11
 

Dating:

The New Era Magazine

“It is better, my friends, to date a variety of companions until you are ready to marry. Have a wonderful time, but stay away from familiarity. Keep your hands to yourself. It may not be easy, but it is possible.”
—President Gordon B. Hinckley
http://lds.org/new-era/2001/01/a-prophets-counsel-and-prayer-for-youth?lang=eng

A Prophet’s Counsel and Prayer for Youth - New Era Jan. 2001

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Text of a talk given to youth and young single adults on November 12, 2000, at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City and broadcast by satellite throughout the Church. I make you a promise that God will not forsake you if you walk in His paths with the guidance of His commandments.