Hi, I'm Sarah

I'm a mom, I love the outdoors, I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I am a young mom with two sweet little children,and a hard working husband. I like to have fun. My days are spent trying to keep the house up, and teach these kids and keep them busy with uplifting activities. When I am not trying to get food down these stubborn kids or changing diapers I love spending time with my husband, being outdoors, hiking, knitting or scrap-booking.

Why I am a Mormon

I was first a Mormon because I grew up learning the teachings of Christ from my parents. At first I only believed because it was what my parents, teachers, friends, and siblings believed, but my testimony or knowledge as grown so much since then. I not longer am a Mormon because of others but because I know it to be true for myself. I have read The Book of Mormon many times and felt the spirit of the Lord confirm the truthfulness of it to me. In turn I know that Joseph Smith is a true prophet and that Heavenly Father loves each of us and has returned his church on the earth again. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is His church on the earth. It is so wonderful to have a prophet on the earth today. My life is rich and full of purpose because I know these things and what God would have me be and do.

Personal Stories

Please explain the part prayer plays in your life?

We are dealing with being unemployed right now like so many others. It's a trying time. We have been moving around and living with other family members. We are grateful for those who are helping us out but it breaks my heart when my little son says, "I want to go home to my home." It can be terrifying not knowing what the next day has in store for our family but I have found peace and hope through prayer. I know the Lord has something in store for us. He is helping us learn and He will not lead us astray. I am so grateful to have this knowledge or I wouldn't be able to get through this trial.

How I live my faith

I live my faith first and for most in the home. I feel the constant pull of the world telling me success and purpose lie in an influential job in the workplace, but I understand God has a greater purpose for me. I am able to stay home with my children and be the greatest influence in their lives.My husband who understands the sanctity of women and understands what Heavenly Fathers asks of us makes it possible for me to be at home with our children. I feel of great worth because I have the highest calling and best job in the world and it's that of a mom.
I live in a community there I rub shoulders with many wonderful mothers of other faiths. I am able to speak of the knowledge of a Savior and his plans for our families. We find strength as mothers as we learn from each other and find support in the knowledge of God's plan for us.
At church I get to work with the children. I wonder if they really get anything out of our teaching as they wiggle in their seats, talking about their dogs, and poke their neighbor. But I know it's worth it. This time will be the foundation for the rest of their lives. And every once in a while they will actually answer a question or share their testimony and I know I may actually be making a difference.

What is the Law of Chastity?

Sarah answered...

The Law of Chastity is that we that we don't have any sexual relations before we are married, and after marriage only with our spouse. The world seems to think it is as an unusual and impossible task. While my husband was in nusring school they were discussing teaching sex protection to kids in school. My husband voiced that we first should teach the ideal, abstinence. They were up in arms saying that was ridiculous becuase people are just going to have sex. This is was satan wants us to believe. He wants us to believe that it's impossible to stay chase so don't even try. Breaking the law of chastity just leaves to heartache. So much hurt and confussion can be solved from keeping the law of chastity. You don't have to worry about pregnancy out of wed lock, diseases, and broken hearts. Abstinence and loyaty are possible. I know many people who do it. I myself live the law of chastity and it's help in many ways in my life. My husband and I have a happy and trusting relationship. It's not easy to live the law of Chastity in this world now, but with the Lord's help we can do anything. We will always be happier when we follow the Lord commandments.
Joseph answered...

The power to create children is very sacred. Our Father in Heaven has commanded that the sacred power and privilege of sexual relations be exercised only between a man and woman who are legally married. This is the law of chastity. It means that we must not have sexual relations before we are married, and after we are married we should have sexual relations only with our husband or wife.

Keeping the law of chastity brings safety, happiness, peace, and self-respect. It also deepens married love and protects families. Breaking this law is serious. But those who have broken it can gain forgiveness and peace through repentance and obedience.

God wants the best for you and for all of His children. Following God’s plan of reserving intimacy for marriage will help you and your family be happy.

What do Mormons believe is the purpose of life?

Aileen. answered...

This question started my whole spiritual quest, so it is only most appropriate for me to now answer it.

Mormons believe that we were chosen by the Heavenly Father in the spirit world pre-existence to receive a physical body and to come to Earth to our specific mother and father. We agreed, and we essentially are fighting on Heavenly Father's "side" in the war with Lucifer. It is our spiritual "job" in this world to live a certain way, to use our agency to choose between good and evil, in line with the teachings of Jesus Christ, Heavenly Father's only son, whom He sacrificed to allow for our atonement to allow for our spiritual progression.

Mormons believe that while here on Earth, we should learn and live more like our Heavenly Father. This is our spiritual quest which is accomplished through our choices. We marry and build our own family, and by following the Scriptures and living accordingly, we receive access to the Temples where eternal ordinances are performed individually and together as a family.

We can be with our family forever, after death, joined together in Heaven, with Jesus Christ and our Heavenly Father. We have greater peace in this life and eternal joy in the life to come. This is the purpose of our life here.

Before I understood this and became a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, my life was reasonably happy but devoid of purpose. Something was missing. I felt incomplete.

Now, I have peace. My soul is soothed.