Hi, I'm Rich

I'm a Mormon.

About Me

Husband, father, and physician.. I've also slept in a Holiday Inn a time or two.

Series of small events in my life that have convinced me that this is Christ's church, and the only way to return to live with God is through Him!

The joy, peace, and love that comes from living the gospel is just too precious to hoard.

Youth teacher; closet genealogist

What is the Word of Wisdom that Mormons talk about?

Rich answered...

A Divine mandate to encourage spiritual, emotional, and physical health. We are asked to avoid the consumption of coffee, tea, alcohol, tobacco, any other addictive substances. In addition, we are encouraged to enjoy fruits, vegetables, wholesome herbs, and grains.

Being a physician, I've seen the lives of many individuals blessed not only physically but also mentally, emotionally, and financially as they have embraced these simple truths.
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Mark answered...

The word of wisdom is the Lord's law of health. We abstain from drugs, tobacco, alcohol, coffee, and tea, and are encouraged to eat wholesome food and grains, and not eat excessive meat. I am asked all of the time by my fellow residents at the hospital why I don't drink coffee, and how I can stay awake all night on call without it. I don't consider it a sacrifice, though, and am as awake and perform as well as any. It is true that the body will be more healthy when following the word of wisdom, the but the main benefit is spiritual. The knowledge that you are in line with the the Lord's teaching is the most important thing.

Why are only some Mormons allowed into temples? Is there something secret going on in Mormon Temples? What goes on in Mormon Temples?

Keith Proctor answered...

In the Temple we are taught some pretty powerful truths about who we are, where we came from, and why we are here. It's not the kind of experience you can just walk into and get. There is significant spiritual preparation and learning needed first. It's better to be prepared and enjoy the fullness of the experience than to rush into it too quickly and end up confused. The ordinances in the temple also require that you prepare yourself to have a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and God the Father. The best way to prepare for the Temple ordinances is to begin living their teachings consistently before entering the Temple. This is your way of showing Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father that you love them, obey them, and are ready for additional light and knowledge. Without this preparation, any ordinance of the Gospel would be an empty set of rituals. The Temple, in its fullest sense, prepares men and women to return and live with God as His sons and daughters. Anyone in the world can experience the power and beauty of the Temple, but a wise Heavenly Father has set out certain guidelines for their personal preparation first. Those who love Jesus Christ and walk in His ways will find in the Temple a power beyond their comprehension and a closeness to God not possible anywhere else in the world.