Hi I'm Jesse

About Me

I have a wonderful wife and two little girls. I am working on my Master's degree in Environmental Studies so I can help protect the earth's natural beauty.

Why I am a Mormon

I love Jesus Christ and his teachings. I have found that when we live as close as we can to his teachings, we can have peace in this life. I am a happier husband and father when I live the Gospel as good as I can.

Personal Stories

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

The Book of Mormon is so rich with the words of Christ. The spirit manifests to me that its words are true and I always receive a desire to follow Christ's teachings and serve his children. I love the peaceful feeling that I receive when I read it. It helps me feel near to my Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

How I live my faith

I read the scriptures daily and teach them to my family. I attend church every week and continue to learn as much as a can in order to improve my life and my families life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Do Mormons only help Mormons?
Jesse answered...

One of the greatest truths in the church is the idea that all people are God's children and that we have a duty to take care of and love our neighbors, no matter what they believe. Show more Show less

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Sam answered...

Absolutely not. I personally have been a part of countless efforts to serve those not of our faith. We don't just serve others because we want them to join our Church. We serve because it's the right thing to do. Because it's what the Savior taught and exemplified. I think God often places people in our path when we are in a position to help. Sometimes, this can be a litmus test for how committed we are to living a Christlike life, especially if this "opportunity" comes at a very inconvenient time. Perhaps we sometimes overlook opportunities to help because we are too focused on the problems staring us right in the face. I do know, however, that the Church makes a very concerted investment of time, talent, and resources in humanitarian aid throughout the world. We are often some of the first to arrive and the last to leave in cases like Hurricane Katrina, Haiti, and areas affected by the Indian Ocean tsunami in December 2004. We often coordinate our efforts with other organizations like the Red Cross or the Catholic Church. Show more Show less

What do Mormons believe concerning the doctrine of grace?
Carlos answered...

There is a passage from the Book of Mormon that can help us understand the doctrine of grace: "And the way is prepared from the fall of man, and salvation is free... there is no flesh that can dwell in the presence of God, save it be through the merits, and mercy, and grace of the Holy Messiah... he shall make intercession for all the children of men; and they that believe in him shall be saved" We fully belive in justification and reconciliation by grace - it is an essential doctrine of the Church, and is found repeatedly throughout the Bible and the Book of Mormon. Anyone who believes in Christ shall be saved and inherit all that the Father has; however, we need to understand what it means to believe - we need to understand the word "believe" as Christ intended it to be understood. The prophet Joseph Smith taught that faith is a principle of action. Yes, it's true that all we need to do to be saved is to believe, but believing isn't just a verbal declaration - true belief requires action. Knowing that the world is full of breathable air isn't enough to live - we actually need to act on that knowledge and breathe in order to keep living. Likewise, having faith in Christ isn't just something that we say we have - we have to act on that belief. I can't honestly claim that I have faith in Christ and know that His path is the path to happiness if I'm not consistantly trying to gain that happiness. We fully believe in salvation by grace, but it's possible to fall from grace if we lose our faith - and if we are not doing the things that Christ requires of us then we do not have true faith. All we need to do to attain grace is to develop faith in Jesus Christ, but developing faith unto salvation in Jesus Christ is a lifetime endeavor which requires our absolute best sacrifice. Show more Show less

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