Meet Tanner Copeland, the newest member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Fulton, KY ward.
Tanner is 20 years old.
He is funny, thoughtful, introspective, and a friend of a family in the ward who introduced him to the church.
Tanner was addicted to cigarettes.
Through daily prayer and daily scripture study, Tanner overcame his addiction to smoking in just a few months.
He also received his answer that this is Christ's church on the earth today and he needs to be baptized!
We asked him what his secret was! Most smokers who
try to quit will tell you that you need to find something to
do/eat/drink that discourages the habit and taste of cigarettes. He
tried "The Cinnamon Thing" but it didn't work for him. One day while
Tanner was at the store, he bought some Butterscotch candies. He used to
eat them all the time as a kid and hadn't for 9 years. He ate one and
then took a hit of a cigarette to see what would happen. He said it was
awful! As he has prayed for the strength to overcome his addiction, the
Lord has taken away his desire to smoke completely.
It's amazing to see someone who used to smoke all the time become disgusted at the sight and smell of cigarettes.
Butterscotch.
Who'd've thought?
Tanner was baptized Saturday night, July 21, along with an 8 year-old,
Chase. It was a beautiful and spiritual service. Tanner has taught me
the importance of diligently reading the Book of Mormon every day.
Yesterday in church I spoke in Sacrament meeting about how crucial it is
that we read the Book of Mormon every single day. We need constant,
daily nourishment for our bodies. Our spirits need it too. We must
prioritize our schedules, and make sure there is enough time for
studying the scriptures every day.
We are what we eat, right?
So if we "feast upon the words of Christ," (2 Nephi 32:3), doesn't it follow that we become more like Christ?
Just some "food" for thought!
Love,
Sister Nordstrom
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