Hi, I'm Jessica

I grew up in Meridian, Idaho. I'm an all American Girl....and I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I'm a married, stay-at-home mom, college student. I've got a lot on my plate! My days are full of errands, diapers, food, school, and family and friends. I love good classic movies. Don't even try to pull me away during a Gene Kelly or Bing Crosby movie! I'm a pretty typical girl who is not afraid to put myself out there!

Why I am a Mormon

I was raised in the Church. I always had a good feeling about being a member. Through high school, I really wanted to know if the Gospel and the things that I was taught my entire life was true. I was tired of just following the teachings because I was told to. There came a night where I finished the Book of Mormon and there is a challenge given at the end to ask with sincerity about the truthfulness of the book and gospel of Jesus Christ. I did that and immediately after there was a warm feeling that came all over my body. It started that my head and worked slowly to my toes. A Church hymn entered into my heart and mind and from that time on I knew.

Personal Stories

What blessings have come through your faith in Jesus Christ?

My faith took me to the temple to marry my husband for all time and eternity. It gives me comfort when I do something wrong because I am able to repent of my sins. I have faith that He answers my prayers, and He comes through for me every time, of course in His own time.

What has helped develop greater harmony in your home?

Reading the scriptures and saying our prayers as a family. Spending time with my husband as a couple and playing with our daughter. It shows me the love that we have for each other and it makes all of us happy!

How has the Book of Mormon helped you understand the purpose of life?

It has shown me that we are nothing without one another. We are placed on this earth to help and to lift each other. Jesus Christ, during his ministry, always helped those who needed it, and I want to be like him.

How has your knowledge of the Plan of Happiness changed/benefited your life?

The Plan of Happiness is provided for us so that we can live together with our families after we has passed away. The term "'til death do you part" does not apply here, for all time and eternity does. So if my husband or I die, I know that we will see each other again, still married, with our children, forever. I comforts me so much.

How I live my faith

I live my faith day to day. I am given the responsibility of organizing the music for our congregation. I love my calling. I love teaching the people about Jesus Christ through music. I try to be a good example of Jesus Christ to my family, my friends, and my neighbors. I like to think that I am always on the Lord's errand and wonder what he would have me do.

Why do Mormons believe in “eternal life?”

Jessica answered...

We believe in eternal life because it's the ultimate goal to live with our Father in Heaven with our families.
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Who founded Mormonism and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?

Mark answered...

The most direct answer to the question is a group of six men who signed their names to a founding document on April 6, 1830. The room was filled with believers, but six signed to fulfill New York state law. Preeminent among them was Joseph Smith, Jr. who was designated the first elder and apostle by revelation. It is Joseph Smith, Jr. who is most often referred to as the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Joseph, as a young man of eighteen years of age, was visited by an angel, the one mentioned in Revelation 14:6, who told him where an ancient record was buried which contained a history of a group of ancient, American Christians, and which also contained the fullness of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This record was translated by the gift and power of God by the young man with the aid of others as scribes and witnesses of the translation.

During translation they learned of the need of further organization, and this tiny group sought out God who sent additional angelic messengers which conferred authority from God to organize His Church again upon the earth, as it was in Biblical times. This group and those who believed their stories of miraculous events met in a farmhouse on April 6, 1830 in upstate New York to create an officially recognized organization that could hold the copyrights to the record that was translated as the Book of Mormon as well as other rights granted to religious societies.

It is called the Mormon church because of the book revealed from heaven, which is unique from all other Christian churches.