Jerry Johnston: Storm-tossed seas calmed by the gospel
This Sunday is Nov. 1. And that means testimony meeting in our little Spanish-speaking branch.
After 10 years, I have a pretty good idea who'll be getting up and a pretty good idea of what they'll say. One of my jobs is to translate the testimonies from Spanish to English for visitors. I do all right with the words, but I struggle to communicate the fervor.
The full, open outpourings of the heart of Latino culture are difficult for a stoic old gringo like me to reproduce.
I can only hint at the depth of longing and gratitude they bring to the pulpit.
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