Hi, I'm Jeff Decker

I'm a Mormon

About Me

I am a husband and father of 4. I live in a quiet town because I grew up in the hustle and bustle of southern California. I am heavily influenced by my father who raced, customized and collected old cars. My life is now spent as the official sculptor for the Harley Davidson Motorcycle Co. I feel fortunate to make as my career what would otherwise be my passion or hobby.

Why I am a Mormon

I was born and raised a Mormon. It links me to my father and his father and his father before.

Personal Stories

How can your talents and gifts bless others?

I sculpt antique racing motorcycles which are seen worldwide. When people find out that my sculpting studio is in Utah, it opens conversation about the church.

How I live my faith

I worship God according to the dictates of my own conscience.

What is the Word of Wisdom that Mormons talk about?

Jeff Decker answered...

To me the Word of Wisdom is one of the most beautiful pieces of modern revelation. In it the Lord says, "In consequence of evils and designs which do and will exist in the hearts of conspiring men in the last days, I have warned you, and forewarn you, by giving unto you this word of wisdom by revelation-
Every herb in the season thereof, and every fruit in the season thereof; all these to be used with prudence and thanksgiving. Yea, flesh also of beasts and of the fowls of the air, I, the Lord, have ordained for the use of man with thanksgiving; nevertheless they are to be used sparingly; And it is pleasing unto me that they should not be used, only in times of winter, or of cold, or famine. All grain is ordained for the use of man and of beasts, to be the staff of life, not only for man but for the beasts of the field, and the fowls of heaven, and all wild animals that run or creep on the earth; And these hath God made for the use of man only in times of famine and excess hunger." D&C 89:4, D&C 89:11-15.
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.

Are all Mormons required to serve a mission?

Taylor answered...

Quite simply, no. The young men of the church have been strongly encouraged to serve a mission at age 19, and the sisters are able to serve at age 21, but no one is required to serve. We do it because we want to! Who in their right mind would give up two years and pay that's right, missionaries pay their own way to go somewhere they had never been and do all that they do? We serve missions becuase we know that Jesus is the Christ, and we want the happiness that knowledge bring to be available to everyone! So no, Mormons are not required to serve a mission. It's a personal choice to share the happiness and joy they've received from the Gospel.