Hi, I'm Neal

I'm a Mormon.

About Me

Amo el idioma de espanol, I am a big Runner/Swimmer! There is nothing better than exerting all energy possible for something you believe in! Like finishing a long run!, Not stopping!, and accomplishing what you set your mind too! I love it! I also feel the same way about relationships! Even greater satisfaction comes when helping someone else exert all their energy possible for what they believe in! to finish, to not stop, and to accomplish what they have set their minds too! I am an outdoors person! The beach, the mountains, the lake or the AZ desert 4 wheeler hills I will do it all .I am married to my best friend, she is wonderful. I have a dog named Jordy. I am almost done with school at a University in Psychology and a business minor. I am going to get my MBA in marketing next and love working with a start up company I came across in January.

Why I am a Mormon

It gives my life purpose. I know what to do when I am sad, down or lonely, serve others.

Personal Stories

How can we develop greater harmony in our homes?

There is one thing that brings my home harmony, anytime my wife and I are about to get into a fight because of a misunderstanding or something, we both decide to stop, calm down, breathe, say a prayer, and then make sure we feel our Father in Heaven's presence peace and not be angry while talking it out. As soon as there is anger we stop our conversation and decide on a better time to discuss. In the moment of anger we go get ice cream or go for a run.

Please explain the part prayer plays in your life?

It is the only place at night in my closet I can go to really discuss with my Father in Heaven what is on my heart.

How I live my faith

By first putting my family's needs over my own. I teach a small class at church on Sunday's. My favorite is giving the class members share their personal experiences in life so they can relate with one another, understand that nobody is perfect, and how to overcome current trials.
I love watching people grow and learn! I also take time to pray with my wife daily. We read the scriptures for guidance daily and do mini service projects for people in our neighborhood. We love life when we are serving!

What is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' attitude regarding homosexuality and same sex marriage?

Neal answered...

I believe it is essential to love each individual with all the power we have and not base that love to that individual on whether they are homosexual or not.
This is the Love Christ bestows.

I also believe each of us are children of a loving Father in Heaven. He truly knows us. He lives and so does his Son Jesus Christ. I love them dearly. They are so forgiving to me. I am not perfect and know they know me, even my name. I am forever grateful to them both. If anyone you know has any questions for me, send me an email or a facebook message. I would love to get to know anyone with a smile or even those with frowns cause I am sure I can turn it upsidown...
Christian answered...

Honestly admitting that you have homosexual feelings is often a scary and humiliating process – many are mistreated and must sort through these powerful emotions on their own. You have my deepest admiration and love. Your life is an amazing opportunity to make choices which will bring you peace and fulfillment. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I extend to you the same invitation that was extended to me: communicate your desires, fears and struggles to your loving Heavenly Father in prayer. Come to church with me! Or any other Mormon friend of yours. Give your burdens to God and trust in His plan for you—one that by design results in your greatest happiness.
And when you go to church on Sunday, know that you are on equal standing with those who do or don't have same-gender attraction. I know that faithful and obedient members of the Church will welcome you and love you.
Just like heterosexual members of our church, it is not a sin to be attracted to someone. However, intimacy is a sacred part of a loving relationship between a husband and wife. We are surrounded by a world of smut and filth which make a mockery of true love. Outside of marriage, the management of our sexual urges, whether homosexual or heterosexual, is to master the greatest power God has given His children on earth -- to create families.

How can we increase our faith in Jesus Christ?

Brian answered...

Faith in Jesus Christ doesn't just happen. You have to work for it. I discovered my faith increasing when I decided to study the scriptures for a minimum of 30 minutes a day. Doing so has allowed me to understand the doctrines of the gospel on a deeper level. Scripture study coupled with daily personal prayer where I really try to converse with my Father in heaven, and seek to know His will concerning me, rather than give him a list of my wants and needs and ask him to grant them as if he was my personal butler. The best way I have found is to seek to do as Jesus did. Be friendly with everyone I meet. Go the extra mile and help people beyond what is expected. Avoid judging people and try to find the good in people, rather than dwell on their weaknesses. I've found that seeking to do God's will and striving to live like Jesus Christ taught us to live, has not deprived me of anything, rather by doing things Heavenly Father's way has freed me and brought me more happiness than trying to do it my own way.