Hi, I'm Lee

About Me

I'm a father of 3 young children and am finding that my interests are slowly being forfeited in order to care for them. When I do have some time to myself, I love jazz music and have played the piano for a number of years. I play tennis occasionally and am interested in the martial arts.

Why I am a Mormon

I've been a member of this church my entire life and have never regretted a day of it. I find so many answers to questions about the purpose of life and the importance of families so satisfying.

Personal Stories

How can we develop greater harmony in our homes?

Creating an environment where the Holy Ghost can be is essential to developing harmony in the home. This includes family scripture study, prayer, and making the home a sacred refuge from the evils of the world.

In what ways have your prayers been answered?

When I become aware of something that I need to change in my life, I ask God to help me find away to change. My efforts don't always provide the change needed, but somehow the Lord finds a way to teach me what I need to do to change. This teaching often comes through other members of the church in Sunday School classes, or in discussions with my family.

How I live my faith

I'm the Ward Clerk who helps the Bishopric (leadership of our congregation) become aware of trends in our ward (e.g., attendance), handling financial reports, and membership records. I also am assigned to check up on a few families in our congregation and help strengthen their faith.

Are all Mormons required to serve a mission?

Lee answered...

No. Young men, 19 years old, are asked to serve a two-year proselyting mission any where in the world. They and their families are asked to finance the mission, but if situations don't permit, the church will step in and assist.
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Trisha answered...

Serving a mission is a priesthood responsibility, and young men are asked to sacrifice two years in order to serve others, gain experience as followers of Christ, and grow in their faith. However, that is a choice each individual has to make on their own and deciding not to go does not affect a person's standing in the Church. But those who do go, men and women alike, usually find that two years is not enough time and wish they could stay longer. Service creates bonds of love for the people you serve. I was unable to go in my young adult years, but I still yearn for the opportunity and look forward to a time when I can serve as a missionary.

What is the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' attitude regarding homosexuality and same sex marriage?

Aubri answered...

This question is my all time favorite "tough topic" to discuss. I want to start off right off the bat by saying that no matter what you've been told, or who has told you it, Mormons DO NOT "hate" gays and lesbians. Or ANYONE for any reason. Ever. As witnesses of Christ, we do our best to emulate Him and live as He would have us live. That's not to say that we're perfect, because we're not... but I do know that Christ never hated anyone.

Mormons believe in the sanctity of marriage. We believe that God has ordained marriage, and the sacred powers of procreation, to be between a man and a woman. Sexual relations are a sacred thing. We believe that they are to be reserved for marriage. This law, the law of chastity, applies to every spirit son and daughter of God. It doesn't matter if you are attracted to the opposite gender or your same gender, you are commanded to live a chaste and virtuous life. The neat thing about God is that He's "no respecter of persons". This means that God requires the same things of all of us. We are to remain chaste until marriage, and within marriage chastity means that you only have those sacred relations with your spouse.

As a church, we welcome all who want to draw near to Christ. We love everyone, regardless of circumstance, as Christ loves them. We maintain that every single man, woman, and child on this earth is a son or daughter of God, and we treat them accordingly.

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