Hi, I'm Mike

I live in Washington with my wife and 4 children, I make video games, and I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I have an amazing wife, 4 beautiful children, 2 cats and 5 chickens. I make video games for a living.

Why I am a Mormon

I learned for myself that the teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are true. In this world of shifting values, having something true and absolute to hold on to really helps. Following the truth makes me happy.

Personal Stories

How has the Holy Ghost helped you?

I can more easily recognize and distinguish between truth and error.

How I live my faith

I try to build others. I get involved in the community. I'm trying to be a better husband, father, employee and friend by applying the teachings of Jesus Christ in my life.

What do Mormons believe about family?

Mike answered...

The family organization was set up by God. A righteous family can be joined forever and exist as a family after this life if they are sealed as a family in the temple.
Bradley. answered...

The family is a key component to support us in God's plan for gaining immortality and eternal life. All of God's children (all the inhabitants that lived, are living, and will live on Earth) are inseperably connected to each other, both (physically) by our Earthly families and (spiritually) by our Heavenly Father.

Families help us to understand our divine heritage. In this, life takes on purpose and meaning. Our immortal spirits were created by our Heavenly Father before Earthly existance, and we are directly connected to Him in this way. As a spiritual family, our collective purpose on Earth is to follow the commandments of God that lead us to live in heaven with Him again.

Our spirits need to progress, learn, and grow. In order to achieve that, Earthly existance was created as our test. Our Heavenly Father knew that being exposed to opposing forces on Earth was the only way for us to gain knowledge and wisdom.

However, we will not always choose righteousness, and so our Savior, Jesus Christ, is that great mediator to pay the debt of our mistakes. He is the only way by which we can be saved from our sins and transgressions. He is the ultimate example by which direction we need to live our lives. With the support of our earthly kin, we can learn from each other, serve each other, and strengthen our mortal weaknesses by being disciples of Christ. Our families are a gift from God, and we can be together forever.