Hi, I'm joy

I grew up in Hawaii. I believe that a little salt water cures almost anything and I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I just graduated from BYU with a degree in Accounting (but I don't consider myself an accountant) . I live in Hawaii with my husband. I rarely let a day go by without getting the ocean, whether it be surfing or just a quick swim. I use the ocean as my daily therapy session.

Why I am a Mormon

I'm a Mormon because I have learned through personal experiences that it is the best way to live a happy life. I'm most happy when I am living my beliefs.

Personal Stories

How can your talents and gifts bless others?

I've learned through teaching others about surfing that we can appreciate our talents even more when we share them.

How can we develop greater harmony in our homes?

Play! My family grew up working really hard but playing even harder. We would have adventures as often as possible and I think that doing so allowed us all to grow closer together. In the times that we played together, we learned so many valuable lessons about ourselves and each other. I'll always cherish those lessons and my husband and I plan to do the same with our own children.

How I live my faith

I always try to set good examples for those around me. I also love following inspiring examples of the people I meet. I figure if I am able to emulate those people (from all religions) around me I will be able to be a better Mormon.

How can we increase our faith in Jesus Christ?

joy answered...

Believe him. I have learned that our Savior promises us so much and we have to believe that he can come through with his promises. Once we learn to trust him, we will have more and more faith as we see his promises fulfilled in our lives.
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Jason answered...

Simply by trying to. If you have a desire to increase your faith in Jesus Christ, try to do it. Start by praying. Read his words in the Bible. Try to put them into practice. For example, he told us to "love one another." Try and follow that teaching. Be nice to others, help people who might have less than you, smile... As you do so, you will notice a change come over you. You might feel more peace in your life, a calm enter your mind, or a warm feeling that seems to say you're doing the right thing. These things help you realize your faith is growing. Faith is an action word. If you put action behind your belief, I have found that it will grow.

Do Mormons regard the Bible as Holy Scripture and the word of God?

Jesus answered...

I personally enjoy The Bible as one of my favorite books. I know it is the word of The Lord. As I read the bible, I also tried to study where it came from. Before joining the church, I did believe that the bible was the word of God. But why? I believed in it before reading it... Well, the reason why I know, is because I ask God and He answered me. There is no other way. I wasn't there when it was translated, so how can I know? Some people just believe that it is true because everybody else says so. Heavenly Father can answer our prayers, why don't we ask Him?