Hi, I'm Reid

I am a husband and a ping pong player. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I have been a Mormon all my life. My parents taught me while I was young the truths about Jesus Christ from the Bible, Book of Mormon, and from the words of the living prophets. While a teenager I decided to find out for myself whether or not what was taught was truth--or just good sense. That's when I gained my own testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ and have worked hard to live like He lived. It hasn't been easy, nor has it been a smooth ride, but I pick myself up when I stumble and thank God for sending His Son--allowing me to repent and be forgiven of my sins.

Why I am a Mormon

I am a Mormon because after reading and pondering the Book of Mormon I prayed and asked God whether or not the Book of Mormon was true. I am a Mormon because God answers prayer.

Personal Stories

Why do Mormons go on missions?

I went on a mission because I felt that the church had given me so much--and it was the least I could do. I also went on a mission because I absolutely loved the church and what it taught.

Could you talk about your baptism?

I was 8 when I was baptized. I remember speaking to my bishop and he asked me why I wanted to be baptized, and at that time I felt that it was the right thing to do because I trusted my parents. Now I know it was right, and am grateful for that decision. My 12 year old sister spoke at my baptism, as did my mother. I was also given the gift of the Holy Ghost that same day, and I remember feeling great and confirmation that what I was doing was right.

How I live my faith

I live my faith by working in the church. I have been asked to fill a variety of assignments over the years and I live my faith by fulfilling those assignments as best I can. I live my faith through service (community and church) and through living righteously.

What is the Mormon lifestyle like? How do Mormons live?

Reid answered...

The Mormon life of a single adult is pretty simple: I get up, say my morning prayers, read my scriptures for about 20 min, and go about my regular duties (go to work, school, whatever I have going on that day). I get home and often times there is an activity that I can go to with fellow singles. It might be a sporting event, something dealing with food, or just good ol' socializing. On the weekends I occasionally am involved in a community service project with my fellow single Mormons, and on Sunday I go to church, visit friends, and call my family. I generally have a calling in the church and spend a few hours a week on that calling (depending on the calling).
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Serge answered...

Family is everything to us. Our family spends lots of our free time together because we like each other. Life gets crazy with teenagers, dance practice, after school academic decathlon, usually with a toddler in tow, but no matter what, every Monday night is Family Night.

The kids know that every Monday we spend time together and nothing gets in the way of it. It's our commitment to each other. We bake cookies, have lessons about the Savior, work on personal goals, go to the park, go geocaching, play board games or just go out for ice cream.

We do lots of things together. The point is that at least once a week we spend an hour or two together, just for the sake of being together, just because we love being together as a family. It's not as perfect as it may sound, with all the poking and "she's in my spot," and all the other crazy things family members do to each other when scrambling for a spot in the living room, but we try real hard. It takes effort to make sure we don't miss, but it's worth it.

I'm not sure the kids will remember all the games we played, the places we went or what we did, but I hope they always remember that we loved each other enough to dedicate one night a week to be with each other. And that we spent every Monday night together for as many Mondays as they can remember because family is everything to us, and every member of our family is important.

Do Mormons practice polygamy?

Katia Maria answered...

No. I am aware that there is a religious sect that does practice polygamy, however, our doctrine is definately about a one man and one woman relationship within marriage.