Hi, I'm Sarah B

I'm a mom. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I lived in Athens, Georgia from the time I was born until just over 4 years ago when I moved to Eldersburg, Maryland. I met my husband in college and I truly enjoy being married to my very best friend. We have two boys and two girls and they are quite a lively bunch! I enjoy blogging, cooking and being at home with my family.

Why I am a Mormon

When the missionaries taught me I immediately knew the Gospel was true. The things I had been taught before about God didn't make sense to me. When the missionaries taught me about the Plan of Salvation I knew that they were speaking the truth. I read the Book of Mormon and said many, many prayers before getting baptized. I knew I was making the right choice. I was baptized almost 11 years ago and living the Gospel has blessed my life tremendously. I have learned about Jesus Christ and I am still learning to follow Him. I have learned to expect answers to my prayers and miracles in my life. I have been strengthened through life's disappointments because I know that Heavenly Father loves me and gives me trials so that my faith can grow, not to punish me. I am continually overwhelmed by the blessings that are showered down on me as I strive to be like the Savior and love others as He did.

How I live my faith

In my congregation I am currently serving as the secretary in the Relief Society which is the women's organization in the church. It is my job to keep track of the all the sisters and their needs. It can be quite a challenge to keep up with everyone but I love it! In my home I live my faith by seeking inspiration from prayer, guidance from the Holy Ghost and peace from my testimony of the Atonement and my Heavenly Father's love for me. In our home we study the scriptures as a family and pray together daily. I try to teach my children to be kind, loving, and forgiving. I make plenty of mistakes but each day I try to be better than I was the day before.

What is a “testimony” that Mormons speak of?

Sarah B answered...

A testimony is the things that I know are true. When I hear truth or see goodness in the world I feel something special in my heart and I know in my mind that it is of God. The Holy Ghost helps me to know truth from error and to find my way in the world. I have a testimony of many things: the Savior, my Heavenly Father, the importance of family, the divinity of the Scriptures. In a thousand little ways each and every day my testimony grows as I seek the Lord and strive to follow His way.
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Jen answered...

The word "testimony" is used frequently by members of The Church. When they use this, what they mean is they have knowledge that a certain principle or doctrine is true because they have studied it, and received a witness of it from the Holy Ghost. For example, to gain a 'testimony' of the Book of Mormon, you read it, study it, and ask Heavenly Father if it is true. He will typically respond with a feeling of peace or happiness. This feeling is the witness from the Holy Ghost that the Book of Mormon is true. Once you receive this witness, you have built a testimony of the Book Of Mormon. This process can be applied to any aspect of The Church, or your life.

What is being a Mormon like?

Kaitlin Elise Gray answered...

Being a Mormon to be is by far the BEST way to live. I have never felt so much peace in my life from knowing and having that knowledge that I am a literal Daughter of my Heavenly Father who loves me. I love knowing that I have a plan and a reason for being placed on this earth. I have a purpose and a Heavenly Father who wants nothing but the best for me!Being a Mormon makes me want to shout for joy! Having the restored gospel in my life and knowing that the TRUE church is once again on this earth brings me so much happiness. Being a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints brings me so much joy, and makes me want to share this truth and knowledge with everyone that I know. In fact, that is the VERY reason why I am serving a Mission. Also knowing that I can be with my family for Eternity, now there is no greater joy than that. I love being Mormon. I can not think of ANY way better to live