Hi, I'm Jim

I have a military background and recently started a new career in technical communication. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I come from a large family and have 11 children of my own. Life is never dull, whether it's spending time with my family, learning a new job, continuing my education, trying to stay fit, or serving my fellowman. Thanks to 22 years in the Army and the many congregations we've been a part of, we have many friends from around the world.

Why I am a Mormon

I'm a Mormon, because I know the principles we follow are true. I have tried and tested them and have been blessed at every turn when I applied the things that I have learned. The church changed my life so much for the better, that after almost 30 years of activity, I have never looked back. While the bedrock of my testimony is the many witnesses I've received from the Holy Ghost, there are still many other things that help give me a foundation of stone. I know that where God lives is a clean and pure place, and that we as imperfect mortals could have no hope of returning there if not for the atonement of Jesus Christ. Mortality is short and one day soon we all will have to give an accounting of our stewardship. It is my hope that I never take for granted the great sacrifice that the Son of God gave for all mankind.

Personal Stories

How has the Holy Ghost helped you?

Through the Gift of the Holy Ghost I have gained a sure knowledge that God exists, that he loves his children, and that he has not left us alone to stumble through mortality without understanding the reason we are here or what the future holds for us beyond this life. Through the Holy Ghost I have witnessed God's love poured out upon all who are willing to receive it and I know he can guide us through even the mundane affairs of mortality. Above all, the Holy Ghost testifies of the divinity and mission of Jesus Christ and teaches us the truth of all things.

How I live my faith

The church provides an organization that makes it easier to serve one another. My family has been greatly blessed through the years from dedicated members who have taught, coached, and set wonderful examples for my children as they've grown. In every congregation we've been in as we've traveled around the world, there were great role models who did their best to pattern their lives after the Savior. These members inspire me in my opportunities to serve, whether it's scouting, teaching or assisting others with spiritual or physical needs, or a myriad of other opportunities I've had to serve, they all have developed my faith and love for my fellow man.

What is the Word of Wisdom that Mormons talk about?

Jim answered...

It is the Lord's law for sustaining good health and moderation in the things we bring into our bodies, which the Savior referred to as temples. Much like temples the things we bring into our bodies need to help keep them as clean as possible so the Lord's Spirit can reside there. It is possible for us to partake of things that can prevent the Lord's Spirit from being with us. The Word of Wisdom teaches us how to keep our bodies pure.
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Mark answered...

The word of wisdom is the Lord's law of health. We abstain from drugs, tobacco, alcohol, coffee, and tea, and are encouraged to eat wholesome food and grains, and not eat excessive meat. I am asked all of the time by my fellow residents at the hospital why I don't drink coffee, and how I can stay awake all night on call without it. I don't consider it a sacrifice, though, and am as awake and perform as well as any. It is true that the body will be more healthy when following the word of wisdom, the but the main benefit is spiritual. The knowledge that you are in line with the the Lord's teaching is the most important thing.

How can I know Mormonism is true?

Evelyn answered...

One of the best things in life is that we can freely communicate with God; our Heavenly Father. Because He loves us so much, He has blessed us with the precious gift of prayer. Through prayer we are able to counsel with Him and whatever we ask sincerely, He will make it known unto us. The scriptures can give you a surety of this. In Matthew 7:7 it says, "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you." Another example is in the book of James 1:5-6, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed."

If you would like to know that what you have heard is true after learning or taking the discussions from the missionaries or any member that has shared a message with you, go to Heavenly Father in prayer and ask Him. I know that He will send His spirit to testify the truth of it unto you. His spirit will give you feelings of peace, hope, comfort and happiness.

Sometimes we do not get answers to our prayers as soon as we may want them to come but never should we lose hope nor get discouraged; as you continue to earnestly study and search for the truth and exercise patience, the truth will gradually be unfolded unto you. I have a testimony of this, for my answer came as I earnestly and patiently continued to investigate the church.