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August, 2011

  1. New York, I’m a Mormon

    August 21, 2011 by Ben Tanner

    So I’m in Manhattan right now. I’m here for the next few days on a business trip. I’ve been here before.. but this time it’s a little different. There are posters everywhere. On top of Taxi’s, at subway stations, and at bus stations. Many of them say “I’m a Mormon” It’s part of an effort by the church to promote the church while there has been so much buzz about The Book of Mormon musical.

    I got to go to church today in the Manhattan 1st ward.  The Holy Spirit was very strong and the members of the church here are amazing.  I really enjoyed my time at this ward.  In all I spent a little time in central park, 5 avenue, times square, and many more places today.  But none of them felt as good as attending sacrament meeting.

    I am grateful for the Lord and His church.  I hope that I can be a light to others as I know that the faithful saints in Manhattan are.

     

    I the name of Jesus Christ amen.


  2. Eternal Marriage

    August 14, 2011 by Ben Tanner


  3. When Sore Trials Came Upon You, Did you Think To Pray?

    August 7, 2011 by Ben Tanner

    Ere you left your room this morning,
    Did you think to pray?
    In the name of Christ, our Savior,
    Did you sue for loving favor, As a shield today?

    O how praying rests the weary!
    Prayer will change the night to day;
    So when life gets dark and dreary,
    Don’t forget to pray.

    When your heart was filled with anger,
    Did you think to pray?
    Did you plead for grace my brother,
    That you might forgive another
    Who had crossed your way?

    When sore trials came upon you,
    Did you think to pray?
    When your soul was full of sorrow,
    Balm of Gilead did you borrow At the gates of day?

    –Mary A. Pepper Kidder, LDS Hymn #140