Hi, I'm Miranda

I'm an amateur composer and work full time in a well known non-profit industry called parenting. And I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I grew up in Utah and now I live in North Dakota because of my husband's work. We met in college, each finished our education and now have four exceptionally sparkling kiddos, if I do say so myself! I stay at home with the juniors to promote their optimum growth-- and mine. I love having time to compose my music and write.

Why I am a Mormon

I feel strongly that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the only church that could really make me happy because it is the only church that promises that my family can be together as a family after we die. And it gives us the tools we need to help us be together now.

When I was a little girl, I met President Monson, the current President of the Church. And even though I was just a child I felt the greatness of his spirit and the kindness within him. I know he's a prophet on the earth, for us, right now.

Personal Stories

Please share your feelings/testimony of Joseph Smith.

I know that Joseph Smith is a prophet because of the Book of Mormon. When I read the Book of Mormon it changes my heart from wanting to do things my way to wanting to do things the Lord's way. I know that the book comes from God because it turns me to him. In the Bible, Christ teaches that you will know the difference between a true prophet and a false prophet by what "fruit" they bring forth. Well, the Book of Mormon is Joseph Smith's fruit. And because of it, I know him to be a true prophet.

How has attending Church services helped you?

I used to attend church without my husband, pretty frequently, just me and the kids. For a long time I really dreaded going to church. It was just so hard to keep my little kids quiet and then try to listen to the speaker and actually feel like I got anything from the experience. But as I kept going, at least for me, it became an opportunity to prove to the Lord that I was willing to do whatever he asked. By showing my obedience by attending church I gained the blessing of inspiration. It usually didn't come while I was at church, it usually came later in the week when I had a quiet moment to myself. Another blessing that came from my church attendance was that I had confidence when it came time for me to ask Heavenly Father for help-- I had done my part. Going to church when you haven't been in the habit or when you're alone can be really hard, but I know that the Lord blesses us when we attend church. That's why I try so hard to get there even though I live about two hours away from my congregation.

How can we develop greater harmony in our homes?

Pray together. Read scriptures together. We have a family night together every monday night where we talk about Christ and we do an activity together. We read the scriptures every day as a family. And my husband and I read the word of God on our own every day too. Sometimes it feels like everyone is on edge and yelling at each other. When that happens, I really try to use a softer voice. It seems like most of my children's attitudes are a reflection of mine so I try to get a grip when we start getting dissonance.

How I live my faith

I hold occasional meetings for the Relief Society. The Relief Society is the Lord's organization for women aged 18-108! It's really exciting to help create hats for newborns, leper bandages, help in my community by volunteering, learning how to be more self reliant fiscally and emotionally, and how to strengthen--always strengthen-- my testimony of Jesus Christ and my ability to serve him in my family.

What do Mormons believe about the Holy Ghost? Who is the Holy Ghost?

Miranda answered...

We believe that Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost are all separate individuals. The Holy Ghost is a spirit who testifies of Christ and comforts us. Some people feel the Holy Ghost's witness through a warmth in their heart when they hear the truth. Some people feel radiantly happy or start to cry. When the Holy Ghost is trying to communicate with me, usually I have thoughts that being with the words, "I ought..." The Holy Ghost is God's messenger to our hearts and minds and usually his influence is felt more than it is heard.
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What do Mormons believe concerning the doctrine of grace?

Bryant answered...

Grace is the enable power of Christ to be cleansed of our sins. When I think of grace I like to think of a dam. Now the purpose of a dam is to create energy for a city, but how does it do that? The dam holds back the water and creates a huge amount of pressure. A portion of that pressure is released into a very large duct that flows down and spins large turbines. The spinning of these turbines is what creates the energy that we all use every day. Now without that water, could we spin these turbines by ourselves? No, manpower alone is not nearly enough to create the energy needed. There is just no possible way that a human being by themselves could turn those massive turbines. In this analogy Christ is the strong current created by the water from the dam. Without him we would be unable to turn the turbine to cleanse our lives, only he can do it! None the less we do have control of one part of this process, we can interfere. Sometimes in our lives we sin to a point that we have created so much filth to clog up the duct and not allow Christ's flow into our lives. We must be continually watching to make sure that we do not inhibit this process. Thus, "faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone." see James 15 Turbines without the pressure from the water is completely useless. Our lives without Christ? "For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." see Romans 623