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Hi, I'm Bryce

I'm a sports fanatic. I love my guitar. I love being a Mormon.

About Me

I grew up in a small town in Idaho. I have 6 other siblings. After living in the same home for 18 years, which always changed in size and shape, I left to more schooling. I later was a full-time missionary in the midwest. I'm now studying again and am in my last year of undergrad. I love to do anything competitive and/or anything involving the outdoors. Some day I hope to run an Ironman. Give me a guitar and I am good for hours.

Why I am a Mormon

I was blessed to grow up always going to church. The truths I grew up learning always made sense to me. During my teenage years I could better recognize what brought me true happiness, and what was only "fun" for the moment. It was when I lived the Gospel of Jesus Christ that I could lay down at night feeling like everything was falling into place.

This does not mean that my faith was never tested. For some time, I didn't know if I could honestly say that I knew the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints was truth from God, or our Heavenly Father. It took a period of prayer and fasting, and keeping commandments to see what came of it. I will never be able to deny the peaceful and uplifting feelings that came to me during that time once I decided I was going to do whatever I could to receive an answer from God. That is why I am a Mormon, because God has personally told me this is the way to prepare to live with Him again by the peaceful feelings and happiness in response to my prayers.

Personal Stories

How has the Book of Mormon brought you closer to God?

Whenever I take time to study the Book of Mormon, I come to know Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father more, as that is who it testifies of.

Following the teachings we read from many of the prophets' writings have helped me come closer to God. One prophet's writings, by the name of Enos in the Book of Mormon, writes about how he came to know his standing before God. I followed his example of sincere and intent prayer and came to know this as well for myself.

How I live my faith

We only know if a medicine works if we try it. Our muscles only grow if we keep exercising them.

If I stopped communicating even with my closest friends, eventually over time I would forget what they looked and sounded like. Give it even more time and I wouldn't know if they still existed! I relate this to my faith in God and Jesus Christ's teachings. If I stopped communicating with God, over time I would doubt solely because it would be so long since I have heard from Him. On a daily basis I strive to communicate with God. I pray and talk to Him, and receive guidance when I go to the scriptures or pay attention to how I feel over a matter, because He speaks to us in a spiritual way. I recognize how I can improve and have more joy on a constant basis. Every once in a while I get to teach kids in high school from the scriptures. I also get to serve those in my congregation where I meet for church.

Are all Mormons required to serve a mission?

Bryce answered...

Every able young man is asked from God to serve a mission. It is still a choice that every one needs to personally make. Women are not required to serve a mission but may do so if they so desire.
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Austin. answered...

No. Every worthy young man is expected to serve a mission, though there is no punishment for not doing so. Also, not every young man is physically or mentally capable, so there are circumstances where a young man may be excused from service. Young women may also serve missions, but are not expected to do so.

Serving a mission means a full-time commitment, leaving family and friends to preach the gospel in a place assigned by the Church.

I served my mission in Los Angeles, California.

Do Mormons worship Joseph Smith?

Daniel. answered...

No. I've never even met the man.

One night I was on the front row of a concert. A big star came to the edge of the stage and held out his hand. EVERYONE rushed forward, climbing over each other, pushing and wedging themselves along, just to touch him. I almost got caught up in that too, and was about to rush ahead when a little voice kicked in "He's just a man. What's the big deal?" At that moment I vowed to never adulate anything less than deity. I will not go to my knees for anyone but a Loving God.

I respect Joseph Smith like I respect any man who tries his best to live according to his conscience. I hope maybe one day I'll get to chat with him over lunch--or over whatever kind of meal they offer in the life beyond. But I cannot worship a man, for why should I place and value one person any higher than another?

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