Poem from Kirk and Cindy Blackburns Class

These are the 2 poems that Kirk and Cindy Blackburn shared in their class at our Relief Society Birthday Party.

The Book of Mormon

and the TV Guide

 

On the table side by side,

The Book of Mormon and the TV Guide.

 

One is well worn and cherished with pride.

Not the Book of Mormon, but the TV Guide.

 

One is used daily to help folks decide,

Nope, not the Book of Mormon, but the TV Guide.

 

As pages are turned what shall they see,

Oh, what does it matter – turn on the TV.

 

The word of God is seldom read,

Maybe a verse here or there before they fall into bed.

 

Exhausted and sleepy and tired as can be,

Not from reading the Book of Mormon, but from watching TV.

 

So back to the table side by side,

The Book of Mormon and the TV Guide.

 

The Plan of Salvation is full and free,

But is found in the Book of Mormon, not on the TV.

 ~Unknown Author

The Gospel Library

or Some Other App?

 

On my mobile device, I might find, perhaps,

Multiple icons for LDS apps.

 

So many icons!  Which one will I tap?

The Mormon Channel or some other app?

 

I can listen to music, religious or rap!

Do I choose LDS Hymns, or some worldly app?

 

To guide me through life, I’ll use a map.

You might be surprised; the LDS Youth app.

 

I have a small break.  I can fill in the gap.

Maybe with LDS Tools or the Gospel Art app.

 

With so many choices, my battery I’ll zap

Watching good stuff on the Bible Videos app.

 

When I’m sitting in Church, my phone in my lap,

Am I using Gospel Library or some other app?

 

So many distractions!  Don’t fall into traps.

Strengthen your Spirit with Church sponsored apps!

 

 Written by Kirk Blackburn