Hi, I'm Mark

I am a native Idahoan. I am a musician, world traveler and entrepreneur.

About Me

I am a husband and father. My wife and I have two little girls. I have a music degree and a software engineering degree. I am an entrepreneur and business affiliate with a company that allows me to work from home. I network with others who are entrepreneurs and want to do the same. I am a musician and composer and love to play my keyboards and drums.

Why I am a Mormon

I have been a member all of my life. Even though I was born in the church, I received a testimony through actively learning the Gospel and serving others, and praying for guidance. I received the Gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands when I was 8 years old. I know that that Holy Ghost has guided me to do the right things and understand the truth that I have been taught since I was a toddler. I developed a stronger testimony as I served a mission to share these truths. In a world of uncertainty and conflicts, I am blessed to have the knowledge I have and a place I can go to be closer to God -- the temple.

Personal Stories

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

It helps me understand the Bible better and fills in a lot of detail that helps me understand the Savior's teachings and how he is no respecter of persons. I now understand who the other sheep he was talking about in John 10:16.

How I live my faith

I currently play the organ in church. I appreciate the opportunity to serve in this capacity. It allows me help bring the spirit into the meeting through music so that individuals can feel the peace and love of the Lord.

What are Mormon Temples used for?

Mark answered...

They are used in the same way that they were used in the Bible. We make covenants with God to serve him faithfully and receive more knowledge of the purpose of our existence.
Bonnie. answered...

They are peaceful, pure places, where only those who have committed to live the most discipled lives can go to ponder and pray. They are places where we learn about God's plan for all of humanity, and where we promise to do all in our power to help all of His children, and receive promises that we can be with Him as well. We wear white clothing that is simple, and remove our watches and bling, to demonstrate a willingness to let go of our day-to-day concerns to focus on the real things: people, and their worth to God.

What do Mormons believe about the Bible? Do they regard it as Holy Scripture and the word of God?

Jonathan Richardson answered...

We believe that the Bible is the word of God, given through his Apostles and Prophets in the days of old. Through generations the bible has been translated time and time again, and now it stands with some of the simple truths of Christs teachings being either removed or complicated. That is why there are so many different views on what the scriptures teach, and so many churchs created for those views. We believe that God has restored those simple truths and clarified the complicated view through the Book of Mormon which is a record of the ancient inhabitants of the Americas.