Hi, I'm David

I'm an economist. I'm a father. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I enjoy reading. My wife and I enjoy reading literature that our children can read and learn from. I also enjoy traveling and seeing various parts of the United States and the World. One of my goals is to visit all 50 states during my life. I am well over half-way there.

Why I am a Mormon

"Why don't other churches have prophets like they do in the Bible?" I grew up in a Mormon family, however this question struckly me deeply when I was a child. It puzzled me why other churches didn't have prophets who communicated directly with God. This realization was one of many that helped me see how the Gospel of Jesus Christ had been restored with prophets like Moses and Noah. I continue to believe in Jesus Christ and the restored gospel because it has blessed my life and brought peace and joy even when times are hard. The fruits of this religion are good and I have seen nothing but goodness from living the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.

Personal Stories

Which of the Savior’s teachings have influenced you?

I love the teachings of the Savior that all people are children of god. My wife regularly works with children and adults with physical and mental disabilities. I have had the opportunity to help her. I have learned so much about the love the Savior has for those who are not completely whole physically or mentally. These wonderful individuals are so loving and kind and enjoyable to be around.

How I live my faith

I enjoy interacting with the youth of my church. I have helped organize activities for the youth so they will have fun and have a spiritual experience to come closer to Jesus Christ. It is very fulfilling to see them realize the joy and peace that comes from following Christ.

What do Mormons believe about family?

David answered...

To me families are the most important thing in this life, because I believe I can be with my family after I die. I notice I spend most of my time with my family and I try to make sure I am trying to build up my relationship with my family. There is nothing that makes me happier than the thought that I can be with my family forever. I believe that when a family member dies I am only seperated from them for a brief time. I believe they are still alive and they will still be a part of my family after this life. That brings a sweet peace to my soul.
Bradley. answered...

The family is a key component to support us in God's plan for gaining immortality and eternal life. All of God's children (all the inhabitants that lived, are living, and will live on Earth) are inseperably connected to each other, both (physically) by our Earthly families and (spiritually) by our Heavenly Father.

Families help us to understand our divine heritage. In this, life takes on purpose and meaning. Our immortal spirits were created by our Heavenly Father before Earthly existance, and we are directly connected to Him in this way. As a spiritual family, our collective purpose on Earth is to follow the commandments of God that lead us to live in heaven with Him again.

Our spirits need to progress, learn, and grow. In order to achieve that, Earthly existance was created as our test. Our Heavenly Father knew that being exposed to opposing forces on Earth was the only way for us to gain knowledge and wisdom.

However, we will not always choose righteousness, and so our Savior, Jesus Christ, is that great mediator to pay the debt of our mistakes. He is the only way by which we can be saved from our sins and transgressions. He is the ultimate example by which direction we need to live our lives. With the support of our earthly kin, we can learn from each other, serve each other, and strengthen our mortal weaknesses by being disciples of Christ. Our families are a gift from God, and we can be together forever.

Why do some call Mormonism a cult?

Stephen Call answered...

In my opinion the real reason people say the Mormon Church is a cult because they don't understand. saying that it is a cult is an easy way to excuse themselves from learn more about it. Its like saying "sushi is slimy raw dead fish" or "computers are of the devil" its easy not to try / learn about stuff if you pair it with a negative word like "devil" or " slimy raw dead fish"