Hi, I'm Jewel

I grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah. I love to travel and talk to others about freedom and individualism. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I am a Mom of 7 children. I am passionate about American Patriotism. I love to study and learn. My Quest in life is to serve God and Build the Kingdom in every capacity I know.

Why I am a Mormon

I was born and raised in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I was baptized when I was 8 years old by my father. I have learned about the Gospel both from my family, friends and Church leaders. I am passionate about the truths found within it's principles and I eagerly seek to gain greater knowledge through personal study, prayer and revelation.

Personal Stories

Which of the Savior’s teachings have influenced you in your life?

"He is the alight and the life of the world yea, a light that is endless, that can never be darkened yea, and also a life which is endless, that there can be no more death." Mosiah 16:9 I cannot imagine anything greater than the knowledge that God lives and therefore we can overcome every challenge in our lives, even death itself. His Atonement and Sacrifice granted us the ability to repent of our sins and return to Him spotless and without darkness. I will forever love Him and worship Him. This knowledge has given me hope and helps me live a better life.

How I live my faith

I strive daily to live the standards and teachings of the Gospel. As a full time mom, my example and teachings to my children is vital. I support my husband in his endeavors. He is also very supportive of me. I have found that daily prayer and Scripture study, though these ideas may seem trite, are the foundation to a good day and helping make better decisions. I try to do my best in my callings and service to those whom I know and love. I am certainly grateful for the things I have learned along the way. Life has come with it's deep challenges and hurtles to overcome. It has been the Gospel of Jesus Christ that has kept me going forward, given me the strength to wake up each morning and try to be better, and given me the peace the God is aware of my needs and desires. There have been times that I have questioned my ability to succeed, but through the Spirit of the Holy Ghost and through the actions of good people, and my own desire for happiness, I continue to believe every opportunity can and will be to our benefit and success in every area is available when we trust and act on the promptings of the Spirit.

Who is the Mormon prophet today?

Jewel answered...

The Prophet today is Thomas S. Monson. He is the 16th President of the Church. I met President Monson at my Grandfathers W. Cleon Skousen funeral in 2006, before he became the President. He was then in the First Presidency. During the funeral he was kind, encouraging and sincere. As I listened to him speak, and as I remember his remarks, I am strengthened. At General Conference twice a year and reading his writings for the Ensign Magazine I am reminded that he is certainly a Man of God who leads the Church with a very intelligent and compassionate demeanor. I am grateful that we have available a Prophet of God to instruct, guide and inspire our daily lives.
Jordan Judkins answered...

Thomas S. Monson.

What is the Book of Mormon?

Ben answered...

We believe in a loving Father in Heaven who desires all of his children to have His precious word. "Know ye not that there are more nations than one? Know ye not that I, the Lord your God, have created all men, and that I remember those who are upon the isles of the sea; and that I rule in the heavens above and in the earth beneath; and I bring forth my word unto the children of men, yea, even upon all the nations of the earth?" (2 Nephi 29:7).

Of course, with any thing concerning God, it is important to find out, personally, if the work is true. What better source can we trust than God Himself? Through prayer we can know, independently of anyone else, where the truth lies concerning any matter.

In the introduction to the Book of Mormon we read: "We invite all men everywhere to read the Book of Mormon, to ponder in their hearts the message it contains, and then to ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ if the book is true. Those who pursue this course and ask in faith will gain a testimony of its truth and divinity by the power of the Holy Ghost." I testify that this pattern of revelation is true. If we take the time to study it out in our minds, ponder upon the truth and ask God, in faith with desire to act upon our answer, that we will receive. He has answered me, and He will answer you when you ask in faith.