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  1. How to Obtain Revelation and Inspiration for Your Personal Life

    April 29, 2012 by admin

     

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  2. The Empty Tomb…

    April 8, 2012 by admin

    Today is Easter Sunday. It’s interesting to me how as we age, this holiday in particular becomes more and more important to us. Yesterday, we spent time doing the traditional Easter egg hunt and outdoor games at Jessica’s parents house with our children. They were so happy to find little treasures scattered all around the yard. We have told them that the Saturday before Easter, we celebrate that way, but the real importance of Easter is the celebration of Jesus Christ and all He did for us.

    I remember being just like them, the Resurrection was mostly an afterthought in my mind as a child. But now, it seems I feel keenly it’s importance. I’m of course not and old man yet. I’m only 34. However, as I’ve grown, I recognize the weaknesses of mortality. We all have them. Some struggle with physical weakness, some with emotional or mental weakness. We all struggle against the lusts of the flesh in some form or another. But it brings great hope to me that someday, these will all be overcome because of the Master and His marvelous Resurrection.

    No matter what your struggles are today, know that they will have an end. And all of your troubles can end with the power of Jesus Christ. Keep your faith in Him. Repent when you sin, renew your promises and covenants with Him, take the Holy Ghost as your guide, and endure to the End. And eventually, he will conquer all of your enemies, including any that come from being mortal. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

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  3. Faith Can Take You Further…

    March 25, 2012 by admin

    Today in sacrament meeting one of the young women (Katherine Hanzel) told about a recent experience.  With her permission, I will share it here.   She and a friend were at a climbing gym.  They were mostly trying the easiest climbs.  But then a man came into the gym who was blind.  They watched in a amazement  how this man chose one of the harder climbs in the gym, and then proceeded to climb it successfully using only the instructions of his belayer.

    She said they decided to try it for themselves.  They picked a harder climbing rout, one which they would never have believed they could accomplish, and then she closed her eyes and used only the instructions of her belayer.  To their astonishment, both were able to navigate to the top.

    She testified that they would never had even tried if they were relying only on themselves.  Instead they put their trust in the other persons hands, who had a much better view than they did and were able to accomplish what they never thought possible.  She said that she believed that life is the same way.  If we take the Holy Ghost as our guide, and trust Him to tell us what to do and how to navigate through life, He will help us accomplish much greater things than we would even consider trying on our own.

    That is one reason faith is essential.  Without faith in God, we will never reach our fullest potential.  With faith in God, our potential is unlimited.

    In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

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  4. The Last Supper

    March 18, 2012 by admin

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  5. Nearer My God To Thee

    March 12, 2012 by admin

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  6. 5 Ways To Love Your Neighbor

    March 4, 2012 by admin

    1. Pray for the love of God to be in your heart. (Moroni 7:47-48)

    2. Try to look at your neighbor how God looks at them. (1 Samuel 16:7)

    3. Find ways to serve your neighbor secretly.  (Matt: 6:1,3)

    4. Forgive them. And ask for forgiveness. (Luke 6:37)

    5.  Be kind. Be more concerned about loving them than correcting them. (Eph 4:32)

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  7. The Road To Damascus

    February 19, 2012 by admin

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  8. Living Water

    February 12, 2012 by admin

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  9. Eden Tanner.. My Sweet Noodle

    January 29, 2012 by admin

    Over eight years ago we were blessed with a daughter that we named Eden.  We named her Eden because we liked the name, because she has family on her mothers side from Eden, Utah, and also  because the garden of Eden represents all that is beautiful, lovely, and given to us from our Heavenly Father.  It’s also a Temple of sorts.  My hope is that my sweet Eden will be as pure and lovely as that garden temple.

    She has brought me such joy.  She is so smart, and fun to be around.  I couldn’t have asked for more when it comes to having a daughter.  She is a good example to me and helps me remember to keep the commandments.  I always thought my first child would be a boy… but before Eden was born, I was pondering and wondering if this baby would be a boy or a girl.  The thought came into my mind that if it was a girl, perhaps I would be easier on my first child.  When I had that thought, the Spirit came over me and confirmed that we would be having a girl.  I cannot express the love I have for this pure and precious daughter of mine.

    She and I have so much in common.  We love to laugh.  We love to be together.  She has a tender heart and always wants others to be happy.  She makes friends so easily.  It doesn’t matter if we are with strangers, she quickly makes them her friends.   She has  testimony of the Gospel.  One night as I was putting Eden to bed, she told me she was scared of the dark. I felt impressed to tell her that if she will say a prayer, that Heavenly Father will send angels to watch over her and protect her.  I told her that she probably won’t see them, but she will be able to feel them.

    The next morning, I was working in the yard and my beautiful little girl came outside to tell me what had happened the the night before.  She reminded me  what I had told her about angels and said that she prayed  that angels would come and watch over her.  She told me that indeed she did not see them, but she could feel a warm feeling in her heart.  She was able to sleep better that night because she could tell that they were watching over her.

    She has kept the commandments since she was baptized.  She knows that Jesus loves her.  I am so pleased with my little angel.  I thank the Lord for her every day.

    I testify that children are an heritage of the Lord.  They represent all that is good in this world.  In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

     

    Ps..  ”Noodle” is the nickname we always call Eden.

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  10. Jacob Foutz and Margaret Mann Foutz

    January 15, 2012 by admin

    I recently came across this blog post about one of my ancestors Jacob Foutz.  I’m related to him through my fathers line.  Ben Tanner (me)>Ron Tanner>Stan Tanner > Art Tanner> Joseph B. Tanner>Nora Foutz>Joseph Lehi Foutz> Jacob Foutz.

    He was a victim 0f the Haun’s Mill Massacre.

    Amazing man… who was blessed to have an amazing wife.   http://goodmanmendenhall.blogspot.com/2011/10/jacob-foutz.html 

    Margaret Mann Foutz (Jacobs Wife)

    http://jacobfoutz.blogspot.com/2010/07/margaret-mann-on-hauns-mill-massacre.html

    When I look back at the sacrafices of those who have gone before me, it gives me hope that no matter the trials, the Lord will provide a way.

     

    In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

     

     

     

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