Hi, I'm Mike

I'm a husband, a father, an OIF/OEF Veteran, and I'm a Mormon.

About Me

My wife and I have three wonderful daughters. I say we are in the Army because what I do for a living effects all of us on a daily basis. Prior to the Army I was a school teacher and soccer coach.

I have deployed three times in support of our nation in Iraq and Afghanistan. From May 2003 to March 2009 I was in one of those two countries for almost 39 months.

Without a strong personal testimony and belief in our Savior, Jesus Christ and the power of His sacrifice for us none of this would be possible.

I am grateful to be in our nation's Army and in the service of our Father in heaven as well.

Why I am a Mormon

I love my family and I want, what most of us want, to be with them forever.

The teachings of Jesus Christ are eternal truths that the world would be better off hearing in this day and age.

I am proud of who I am and what I am able to accomplish in His plan for us here on the Earth.

Personal Stories

What has helped develop greater harmony in your home?

Reading the Scriptures together every evening as a family has created a climate of understanding and love within our home.
Family prayer in the mornings before school and work, at meals, and at bed time is another thing that has helped.

How I live my faith

Reading from the Bible and the Book of Mormon every day is what helps me feel calm and collected throughout the day.

Sacrament, my church meetings, and my callings are all important to me as well.

Serving others and doing family history work makes me feel connected to the Spirit where ever I am located.

What are Mormon Temples used for?

Mike answered...

Latter-day Saint temples differ from the Church’s meetinghouses or chapels where members meet for Sunday worship services. Temples are considered “houses of the Lord” where Christ's teachings are reaffirmed through marriage, baptism and other ordinances that unite families for eternity. In the temple, Church members learn more about the purpose of life and strengthen their commitment to serve Jesus Christ and those around them.

I love going to the temple as often as possible, seeing that we have been fortunate enough to be stationed near within 1 hour of a temple at each of our duty stations makes this possible.
Bonnie. answered...

They are peaceful, pure places, where only those who have committed to live the most discipled lives can go to ponder and pray. They are places where we learn about God's plan for all of humanity, and where we promise to do all in our power to help all of His children, and receive promises that we can be with Him as well. We wear white clothing that is simple, and remove our watches and bling, to demonstrate a willingness to let go of our day-to-day concerns to focus on the real things: people, and their worth to God.

How can we increase our faith in Jesus Christ?

Jason answered...

Simply by trying to. If you have a desire to increase your faith in Jesus Christ, try to do it. Start by praying. Read his words in the Bible. Try to put them into practice. For example, he told us to "love one another." Try and follow that teaching. Be nice to others, help people who might have less than you, smile... As you do so, you will notice a change come over you. You might feel more peace in your life, a calm enter your mind, or a warm feeling that seems to say you're doing the right thing. These things help you realize your faith is growing. Faith is an action word. If you put action behind your belief, I have found that it will grow.