Hi, I'm P. Rasmussen

I'm a Mormon. I have 1 wife, 6 children, & 15 grandchildren - I love them all.

About Me

I was reared in and now live in Utah; but have also lived in Minot, North Dakota; Denver, Colorado; Peru; and Taiwan. I work in the computer industry. I really enjoy being a grandfather; it's the greatest. My current favorite "hobbies" are serving several minor roles in my Mormon church and volunteering for Amateur (HAM) radio service projects. I like to listen to uplifting music and my current favorite is "The Piano Guys" on YouTube - they are 2 musicians who are also Mormons.

Why I am a Mormon

I grew up in an LDS family and was baptized the day I turned 8 years old. Some may think I was brain-washed but that is NOT so. I developed a testimony of our Savior Jesus Christ and a testimony that He restored His Gospel and authority as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I prayed and the Holy Spirit confirmed that testimony -- I know it is true. I love Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and the great family with which they blessed me.

Personal Stories

How can we develop greater harmony in our homes?

Love one another; be understanding; be patient; and be forgiving.

Please explain the part prayer plays in your life?

I pray frequently and receive answers to them. I am thankful for the privilege of praying to Heavenly Father in the name of Jesus Christ (our Mediator) and receiving answers via the Holy Ghost. I know that God knows me and loves me; the Holy Ghost has manifest that to me.

How I live my faith

I really enjoy attending church meetings every week. I pray daily and before meals. Occasionally I teach a lesson about the gospel to a class of adult males who hold the priesthood office of High Priest. Like many Mormon Church units, we publish a newsletter once a month -- I am the editor. I am also the webmaster for my ward. I really enjoy sharing information about the Gospel, about emergency preparedness, and timely topics for my neighbors.

What do Mormons believe happens to us after we die? What do Mormons believe about life after death?

P. Rasmussen answered...

My parents, grandparents all my progenitors have passed on. I am positive they are in an eternal kingdom, in an life far better than we have now on earth. My father lost sight in one eye on earth but I know he can see perfectly now. My grandfather was very hard of hearing the last years of his mortal life but I know he can hear perfectly now. Jesus said, "In my Father's house are many mansions" (John 14: 2) I know he as prepared a wonderful mansion for each of us, based on what we deserve.

Can a husband and wife be together forever? Do Mormons believe that families will live together in heaven?

Daniel answered...

When married by earthly power and the authority of man, our vows are "Until death do you part."

We believe that families can be together forever as part of our Heavenly Father's Great Plan of Happiness. His Work and His Glory is to bring to pass the exaltation and eternal life of man. He wants us to be even as He is and to return home to live with Him again.

Through the ordinances of his Holy Temples, God's son's and daughter's are able to make covenants. Through the power of His Holy Priesthood, be sealed together for all of time and eternity as Husband and Wife, parents and children.

Families were designed and instituted by God with the intent that they be forever. The love we feel in this life does not need to be cut off when we die. Those who have already died are not lost us forever. God has mercifully made a way by which all who would accept these saving ordinances can do so, living or dead.

We perform these ordinances for those who have in the past died so that they may have the opportunity of accepting them on the other side if they so choose to do so.