During my stay at the Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, the subject of a large group meeting dealt with the bearing of testimony to those we would teach. We discussed how to properly bear testimony devoid of “Mormonisms” like: “without a shadow of doubt” and “with every fiber of my being”. In short, we learned to bear a short, simple testimony that served to emphasize principles taught in the missionary lesson.
Later that evening we were privileged to hear from a member of the Quorum of the Twelve. Prior to the Apostle’s talk, his wife was invited to bear her testimony and share a few thoughts with the Elders and Sisters present.
Her testimony began simply enough with the usual phrases one might expect to hear. But when she employed the phrases “with every fiber of my being” and “without a shadow of a doubt” I had to bite my tongue…HARD!
Looking over at my companion and other members of my district, I noticed that they were also fighting back the laughter that swept over our once reverent countenances. Thankfully her remarks and testimony were indeed brief, sparing us the agony of further repetitions of the “Mormonisms” that tempted us with irreverent laughter.
What are some of your favorite “Mormonisms” you hear in testimonies, prayers and every day conversations at church?