Hi, I'm Chris

I'm a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, a convert of 30 years.

About Me

I live in the midwest. My only child is a 5yr old Shih Tzu named Millie. I love animals, I love to garden, I enjoy walking and swimming. I work from my home, I have been to college, and I have had a lot of different jobs that have made for an interesting life. I also went on a spanish speaking mission to Ventura California

Why I am a Mormon

When I was young I often wondered why I was here, what was this life for, who was I, where was I going, where did I come from, sound familiar? The missionaries came to our door and answered those questions for me and my family. I gained a testimony of the Book of Mormon then, I knew it was true and I was excited that there was another testiment to Jesus Christ. To know that he actually did exist was so wonderful to me. I was also so relieved to know that I was a child of God, a daughter of God. How wonderful that was to know, and to still know. I am a mormon, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, because I love my Savior and want to follow Him.

Personal Stories

Can you talk about the missions of the Church and your participation in them?

I went on a Spanish speaking mission to the Ventura California Mission. I went because I wanted to share the gospel of Jesus Christ, that He lives, and His church has been restored today through the Prophet Joseph Smith Jr. That the priesthood ordinances are here on the earth again. I wanted people to know that Jesus loves them and that we are all children of God.

How I live my faith

I go to Church and fulfill my callings, I go to the Temple, I read my scriptures and try to follow the teachings of Christ to the best of my ability.

How can I know Mormonism is true?

Chris answered...

By reading the Book of Mormon and prayer.
Evelyn answered...

One of the best things in life is that we can freely communicate with God; our Heavenly Father. Because He loves us so much, He has blessed us with the precious gift of prayer. Through prayer we are able to counsel with Him and whatever we ask sincerely, He will make it known unto us. The scriptures can give you a surety of this. In Matthew 7:7 it says, "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you." Another example is in the book of James 1:5-6, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed."

If you would like to know that what you have heard is true after learning or taking the discussions from the missionaries or any member that has shared a message with you, go to Heavenly Father in prayer and ask Him. I know that He will send His spirit to testify the truth of it unto you. His spirit will give you feelings of peace, hope, comfort and happiness.

Sometimes we do not get answers to our prayers as soon as we may want them to come but never should we lose hope nor get discouraged; as you continue to earnestly study and search for the truth and exercise patience, the truth will gradually be unfolded unto you. I have a testimony of this, for my answer came as I earnestly and patiently continued to investigate the church.

What is the purpose of the welfare services of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?

Vinson answered...

Working as a volunteer out-of-town truck driver for the Mesa Bishops Storehouse has given me an opportunity to see and give service as part of the welfare services of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Orders are transmitted to the Bishops Store House where volunteers, each Monday morning, package and assemble orders for truck delivery to individuals or families in communities that are located several hundred miles from the Phoenix Metropolin area. The purpose of the Bishops Storehouse welfare services program is to assit those that are not able to purchase food or commodities with temporary assistance. As a volunteer, I feel blessed to see in action the welfare assistance program and the great blessing it is to individuals from order to delivery.