Hi, I'm Shannon Dawn

I am a mother, a teacher, a music lover, a reader, a Mormon.

About Me

I love to read romance novels and mysteries. I love to workout at the gym and listen to my favorite music too loud. I love to teach my students - special education is my passion. I am a mother and enjoy volunteering with my kids activities.

Why I am a Mormon

I'm a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints because as a teen, I felt something was missing from my very full life. I was headed to college and had my course mapped out but kept asking the question, "what was all this for?" The gospel gives me the answer. I am a Child of God with a unique purpose on this Earth. I have gifts to share and lessons to learn so I embrace the challenges and beauty of this life. I am so grateful to know the path I need to walk to return to my home in Heaven to live with Heavenly Father and Christ.

How I live my faith

I live my faith by teaching seminary, bible study for high school aged youth in my congregation, and recently I also lead the Webelos Cub Scouts. I also visit a small group of adult women in our congregation, fellowshipping and loving them - visiting teaching is the formal name. I live my faith by praying daily for guidance and to live a balanced life. I strive to be a positive influence in my family and my community. I read scriptures and other inspired writings from gospel scholars to increase my faith in the Lord. I smile and try to have a kind word to those I see.

Does The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints endorse political parties?

John Odell answered...

Of course the Church does not endorse political parties. Political parties do not represent the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But all the members of the Church are encouraged to participate in the political system and many have and do. We will be held responsible for our actions in the political arena just as we are in every other activity of our lives. I feel strongly that we have an obligation to support the Constitution of this land and that the Lord had a lot to do in its founding and in the freedoms that we receive from adhering to its principles. The Founding Fathers were inspired by God and we should be inspired by them. There are many criteria that we can use to choose political candidates but none are of more value than that recommended by modern scripture, namely, to search after honest and good men. I love our American Republic and our Constitution and try to support men or women who support the ideas and principles found in that document. According to the Declaration of Independence we receive our rights from our creator and must be ever aware that we do not turn our rights to the whims of men, however well meaning they may be. I am not a fan of political parties and consider myself a Constitutional conservative and very independent.
Dallin answered...

The Mormon Church does not endorse political parties. It does, however, strongly encourage political participation. We believe that one of God's greatest gifts to his children is the freedom to choose. With this gift comes the responsibility to do our part to make good choices. It is a great blessing to live in areas where we have the opportunity to vote for our leaders.

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

Erika answered...

Every one on this earth encounters their own set of challenges. It is through opposition that we grow, opposition is the reason we where sent to this earth so that we as individuals could make choices, gain experiences, and realize our divine potential. We are all Gods children we have all made the choice to come to this earth because we knew and loved God.

Each of us must learn how to overcome our own personal and unique set of challenges that we will inevitably face in this life; to some it may be an addiction, others may struggle with depression or constant need to compare. There are endless challenges and trials we will face. Amongst these challenges some will and have faced the challenge of same sex attraction. Does this mean that they are damned, unclean, broken? Absolutely not, it means that they are human. To take full advantage of this life we must learn to gain control of our bodies and to overcome the natural inclinations of our bodies. By so doing we begin to reach and see our divine potential, we realize that we are truly spiritual beings living in a mortal world with mortal challenges. But these challenges will last "but a small moment" and if we are able to endure them to overcome them we will leave this life and recieve our divine heritage of eternal life.
As members of the church we share a message that can and will help you improve the quality of your life no matter who you are where your from or the challenges you face this message will help you.