Hi, I'm Kristy Lynne

About Me

My family lives in Idaho near the Idaho Falls temple. We have two kidlets a dog and a kitten (which are really kidlets #3 & #4) and teach dance.

I grew up in a theatrical family and have been bombarded by complacent people my entire life. Recently I decided to be good even if it wasn't popular and it has liberated my joyful soul. Now I am determined to say it how it is. Good is good. Evil is evil. Plain and simple with no deviation.

Let me explain...if I made the choice to wear a modest ballroom costume but act immodestly seductive on the dance floor I would have made two different decisions. I chose good by wearing something lovely and flattering while making an evil decision by trying to display the powers of procreation in a pornographic manner.

So, my family and I are doing our best to make good changes in our lives. Naturally we are making one change at a time so that they are eternal changes.

First we changed how we eat. This began as a re-haul over my newly discovered Soy and Peanut allergies and has continued as a delicious and energy supplying life style for the whole family.

We make most things from scratch (mmmmm) and use soft white wheat or hard red wheat to make our food more nutrient dense. We eat fresh fruits and vegetable of differing colors and we make cookies once a week with delicious berries, nuts, and a chocolate (made from scratch or purchased soy-free). Occasionally I put recipes we come up with on soyfreefood.blogspot.com for anyone who is learning how to live soy-free.

Second, we are doing our best to learn how to consistently have a clean house. We haven't mastered this one yet. We are progressing as we get rid of "things" so that we are no longer owned by our stuff and can use our time to be with our family.

Third, health has become an everyday priority. We are going to find a way to do aerobic weight bearing exercise once a day. Everyday has a reason to walk. Monday through Saturday it is for the fun and fresh air, while Sunday is to get to know the neighbors and enjoy the simple beauties of God's creations.

Fourth, we are making modest choices. We have removed a large amount of movies and music that contain inuendo and what my husband calls "soft pornography" in content or speech. All of our princess books have had a modesty makover with permanent black marker. We have made lovely tops for the different princesses and some of the men as well.

When we receive advertisements in the mail we quickly discard them. Should we desire a magazine to stay in our home I immediately grab my marker and modestify them.

As I cover up CD cover women, coloring books, reading books, magazines, and other such things I have begun to feel compassion for the women who are being treated (by themselves and others) like an object. I sorrow for their need to dress immodestly and behave immodestly in order to feel they have approval from themselves.

Fifth, and most importantly, we have focused on Family scripture study, prayers, home evening, meals, and consistent consequences; as well as Personal scripture study, callings, prayer, and Charity.

We have been so grateful for these changes in our lives. Eating well, cleaning our home, moving our bodies, making modest choices, and keeping the Spirit it our home have become important principles in our lives and the foundation for our dance studio.

Why I am a Mormon

My husband's explanation pretty much says it all.

I was born a "Mormon", searched out and proved God for my own testimony, and stayed a "Mormon" because I know that it is the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ with all of the ordinances and covenants that will teach me and bring me to eternal salvation.

Nephi, a prophet from the Book of Mormon, eloquently describes my feelings of the Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints.

"15 And upon these I write the things of my soul, and many of the scripures which are engraven upon the plates of brass. For my soul delighteth in the scriptures, and my heart pondereth them, and writeth them for the learning and the profit of my children.
16 Behold, my soul delighteth in the things of the Lord; and my heart pondereth continually upon the things which I have seen and heard.
17 Nevertheless, notwithstanding the great goodness of the Lord, in showing me his great and marvelous works, my heart exclaimeth: O wretched man that I am! Yea, my heart sorroweth because of my flesh; my soul grieveth because of mine iniquities.
18 I am encompassed about, because of the temptations and the sins which do so easily beset me.
19 An when I desire to rejoice my heart groaneth because of my sins; nevertheless, I know in whom I have trusted.
20 My God hath been my support; he hath led me through mine afflictions in the wilderness; and he hath preserved me upon the waters of the great deep.
21 He hath filled me with his love, even unto the consuming of my flesh.
22 He hath confounded mine enemies, unto the causing of them to quake before me.
23 Behold, he hath heart my cry by day, and he hath given me knowledge by visions in the night-time.
24 And by day have I waxed bold in mighty prayer before him; yea my voice have I sent up on high and angels came down and ministered unto me.

27 And why should I yield to sin, because of my flesh? Yea, why should I give way to temptations, that the evil one have place in my heart to destroy my peace and afflict my soul? Why am I angry because of my enemy?
28 Awake, my soul! No longer droop in sin. Rejoice, O my heart, and give place no more for the enemy of my soul.
29 Do not anger again because of mine enemies. Do not slacken my strength because of mine afflictions.
30 Rejoice, O my heart, and cry unto the Lord, and say: O Lord, I will praise thee forever; yea, my soul will rejoice in thee, my God, and the rock of my salvation.

33 O Lord, wilt thou encircle me around in the robe of thy righteousness!...

34 O Lord, I have trusted in thee, and I will trust in thee forever....
35 yea, I know that God will give liberally to him that asketh. Yea, my God will give me, if I ask not amiss; therefore I will lift up my voice unto thee; yea, I will cry unto thee, my God, the rock of my righteousness. Behold, my voice shall forever ascend up unto thee, my rock and mine everlasting God. Amen."
-Selected versed from 2 Nephi 4:15-35

Amen.

Personal Stories

What blessings have come through your faith in Jesus Christ?

One of my favorite blessings that has come through my faith in Jesus Christ is my Patriarchal Blessing.

A Patriarch is a Priesthood holder called to the sacred job of administering a special blessing. It includes your lineage in the 12 tribes of Israel as well as direction and instruction from Heavenly Father.

When I was 15 years old I prepared and received my patriarchal blessing. It has encouraged me when my "pet sins" seemed daunting. It has guided me to discover the best parts of myself and others.

I still receive Priesthood blessings on occasion to give me additional assistance, comfort, and guidance from the Father. They are very helpful.

Even though I love the constant influence of the Spirit I take the time to read my sacred Patriarchal blessing and my husbands Patriarchal blessing. It reminds me to encourage him and myself in the best of ourselves.

How I live my faith

Having been raised in the gospel I have had to work harder to appreciate the value of doing the simple commandments. I have discovered that having a pattern of scripture study, prayer, song, and health (dance) keep me more faithful.

I love the scriptures. I find myself relating to the stories when trying to teach my kidlets a lesson. This year we are studying the Old Testament, from the King James version of the Bible, in Sunday School. It is so refreshing to hear that this day in age is no worse than that day in age. It even would seem that it is far better with so much freedom to worship and have availability to the prophets, apostles, and the scriptures.

I love prayer. When I was baptized and received the gift of the Holy Ghost I felt wonderful and peaceful. I have valued that companion through even the smallest and quietest moments in my life. When than peaceful feeling leaves I know I am either in danger of making a poor choice or I already have.

In some of my most difficult times I have learned that the song of the heart really is a prayer of healing. I have always sung so my list of songs tends to be large enough to apply to most situations. In fact my children and I love to sing at random times during the day. They even make up their own songs. It truly is a way of inviting the Spirit into our home.

It has been my latest goal to truly be in charge of my health instead of my health being in charge of me. I believe that I was sent to earth to become a master over my body. This means I need to eat a well rounded/nutrient dense diet and keep my muscles fit and flexible. Through having my body fit I am looking forward to expressing my appreciation and love of life as a prayer of thanks to my Savior.

My pattern of life is not perfect. I know that by the grace of Christ's Atonement I am taught and am becoming perfected.

Why are Mormons asked to donate 10% of their income to their Church?

Kristy Lynne answered...

For the blessings. (Sometimes monetary, all the time spiritual)

Because it's a commandment.

Even Dave Ramsey says that the point of having money is to bless the lives of others by giving it away.

If you want to prove it...just try it...I dare you. ;)
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Why do some call Mormonism a cult?

Kevin answered...

I suppose that new and different things have always been a challenge for some. It seems possible that the New Testament Christians might also have been called a cult: they were few in number, taught new, or at least different, doctrines and were lead by strong, charismatic leaders (a study of the early apostles like Peter or Paul bears this out).

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (often called the Mormon church) follows the teachings of Jesus Christ as contained in the Bible and the Book of Mormon. We do not worship our founding prophet (Joseph Smith) or our current prophet (Thomas S. Monson). We teach that men are saved by the grace of Jesus Christ and his atoning sacrice on the cross and that as we strive to follow Him and keep His commandments, that redemption becomes personal.

If others persist in defining the Church as a cult, in spite of our rather obvious Christian beliefs and doctrines, then we will simply have to agree to disagree.