Hi, I'm Cody

I like cars, computers and photography. I think the gospel is amazing. I'm a Mormon missionary.

About Me

I'm currently serving as a missionary in the Southeast area of Texas. Of course, I haven't ALWAYS been a missionary... and even though I'm serving the Lord for two years, I'm still a normal human being!

Before serving my mission, I did quite a few things. I love working on cars... fixing them, driving them, taking pictures of them... you name it. I love building and working on computers. I've built my own, disassembled my own, broken some, fixed them, broke them again, and fixed them again... I learn by hands on experience, in case you couldn't tell. I love music, both listening to it and creating it. I play the trumpet and the piano. And I LOVE photography. I absolutely love capturing that special moment, and making it a memory forever.

Before I became a missionary, I went to college for a year, where I majored in Music Education. When I return from my mission, I will major in Computer Engineering. While I won't be majoring in music anymore, it will continue to play a huge role in my life. I will always love music.

I love sharing the gospel with others. I love my family. I love the gospel of Jesus Christ... it has saved my life.

Why I am a Mormon

I was blessed to be born into the Gospel. For many generations, my family has been in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. However, each person has to choose for themselves. This included me.

I had to strive to gain my testimony of the truthfulness of the Gospel. This included prayer, study, and living the Gospel. "If any man will do His will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God or whether I speak of myself." - John 7:17.

Through experience, I gained a greater testimony of the Gospel. As I serve each day as a missionary, I can see the Lord's hand in this work.

Personal Stories

Why do Mormons go on missions?

There's no one specific reason that answers that question... but I will give you my answer.

I decided to serve a mission because I love my savior, Jesus Christ, and I love His gospel. I have received many blessings in my life from being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, things such as peace in my family, knowledge of the scriptures, and happiness.

I want to share this with as many people as I can, so that they can have peace in their lives, happiness, and the knowledge that God knows them, and loves them too!

How does making right choices help us make more right choices?

When we start making wrong choices, it becomes easier to make more wrong choices. LIkewise, when we start making right choices, over time, it becomes easier to make MORE right choices!
Living in harmony with God's will is the only way to find true happiness. We can find things that bring us temporary pleasure, but this kind of happiness doesn't last. The only kind of happiness that lasts is the happiness that comes from following the Savior's example.
Being 100 obeidient to God is, in the end, easier than being only 97 obedient. When we are striving to grow closer to Him, He makes it easier for us. That doesn't mean we won't have challenges or temptations, but it does mean that we will receive His help.

What is hope and what do you hope for?

Hope is a sincere faith or desire for something. When we have hope, we have a strong desire for something to happen. Faith and hope are almost inseperably connected. If we have hope, then we have faith that something will happen. When we truly have hope and faith, we are willing to work towards what we hope for.

There are many things I hope for. For example, I hope for world peace, I hope for a good job, I hope that my family can be happy... However, I know that those things can only happen if I do my part. I can hope for a good job, but if I don't go to college and search for that job, I'll never get it. I can hope for a happy family, but if I don't strive to make that happen, it won't happen.

How has the Holy Ghost helped you?

I can think of one specific example, where the Holy Ghost gave me a prompting, but I ignored it. It actually happened to me as a missionary. We were leaving our house, and got into the car. I was searching for the place we needed to go on the GPS. The GPS thought we were heading the other way on the street, so it told me to go out a different way. I could have easily gone that way, but I figured it would take more time, and it was easier to go out the normal way. Before we pulled out, I felt like we should listen to the GPS and go the different route. I ignored the feeling, and started leaving the normal way. We got to the first intersection, less than 1/4 mile away from our house. The man driving on the cross street didn't stop at his stop sign. I slammed on the brakes to avoid hitting him, but it was too late. We ended up broadsiding his car, causing plenty of damage to both vehicles. In fact, our car ended up being totaled. Thankfully, there were no severe injuries... just a sore ankle and a little bit of whiplash. But the lesson I learned has had a strong impact on my way of thinking.

Even though the accident wasn't my fault, I've thought about this experience several times since it happened. If I had listened to the prompting I received from the Holy Ghost, the accident would have been avoided. I've learned a lesson from this experience... when the Holy Ghost tells you to do something, DO IT! Many times, we don't understand why we're receiving a prompting, but from the accident, I learned that it's better to just follow and obey, rather than rely on our own wisdom.

The Holy Ghost is God's messenger. If we will listen to and obey his promptings, we can learn the truth of all things, and be guided in our daily actions. He will lead us back to our Heavenly Father.

How I live my faith

I currently serve as a missionary for the church. Chances are good you've seen Mormon missionaries before - you know, the guys in white shirts and ties, riding bikes, knocking on doors. That's us.

Why do I serve as a missionary? Becuase I know the gospel is true, and it has blessed my life and my family greatly. I want to share that joy with others. I've also seen the changes it makes in other peoples' lives, and I can honestly say there is nothing that brings greater joy that serving the Lord.

What will the Mormon missionaries talk about when they visit my home?

Cody answered...

The missionaries will share with you what is so important to them. Of course, they'll want to get to know you first, so don't be surprised if they occasionally ask YOU questions. Everything that will be discussed is found in the scriptures.

They will start off with a prayer. The first time they visit you, they will talk with you about our Heavenly Father, and how He has worked through prophets all throughout the history of the world. They will talk about Jesus Christ and His gospel, or teachings. They will talk to you about the restoration of the gospel in our time period. And of course, they will answer any questions you have.

They will also explain about Heavenly Father's plan for us, and what this life is all about, as well as what we need to do to be "saved."

In all of this, the missionaries will not ask you to have faith in them, but rather to have faith in God. They will ask you to pray and ask Heavenly Father if these things are true. Humans can lie, but God can't. He will ALWAYS tell you the truth.
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Max answered...

We will talk about gods love for all of us down here on earth.
we will talk about how you can be with your family and loved ones forever.
we will talk about how the gospel of jesus christ has been restored to the earth and the evidence of this restoration which is found in the book of mormon.
we will talk about how god continues to talk to his children like he did in biblicial times!
we will talk about the steps that you need to take to insure eternal happines!
we will talk about any other questions you may have about god, Jesus Christ, and about this church.
we have the truth to share. why dont you just talk to one of us?

Why do Mormons perform baptisms for the dead?

Stuart Clark answered...

We believe that baptism is essential for salvation. It is a covenant with God to obey his commandments. Christ taught that we all must be baptized. Some people die without being baptized or knowing about the Church of Jesus Christ. They must also have an opportunity for salvation. Those who have died are taught the gospel in the world of the spirits. But, baptism is an earthly ordinance. So we can perform that ordinance for them by being baptized for them, just as Christ died for us as a proxy for us, we can be baptized for others. This is authorized by Christ in his church to be performed in the temples. The person who died can either receive this gift or reject it. They still have their agency.