Hi, I'm Aubree

I have a B.S. in education, play the flute, and love running. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I graduated from college in 2009, and am currently working part time for the university. I've been married just over 2 years to the love of my life! I'm a mom and I love my baby girl! (But I do wish she'd sleep better; boy, am I tired!). I love to be outdoors--hiking, camping, fishing, running, gardening...the list goes on.

Why I am a Mormon

I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints because I know that this is the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. It brings me so much joy and comfort! I've followed the counsel given in John 7:16-17: "If any man shall do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself." Through praying to know the truth, living gospel principals, and personal revelation, I know without a doubt that this church contains the fullness of the gospel of Christ. So much peace has come from knowing with surety who I am, where I came from, my purpose while on this earth, and where I'm going after this life. It's absolutely wonderful to know that I am a daughter of God; that He loves me so much! That is why I am a Mormon.

How I live my faith

I live my faith by putting into action the principals taught in the gospel of Jesus Christ. I am not perfect, and I make mistakes. But I learn from them, repent, and try again. At church my calling is to teach gospel principals to the women age 18 and over. Teaching strengthens my testimony of the gospel. I also live my faith by taking opportunities to serve those around me, such as volunteering and finding ways to make people smile.

Do Mormons worship Joseph Smith?

Aubree answered...

No. We only worship the Lord. God chose to restore his gospel through the prophet Joseph Smith. Because of this, we can enjoy all the blessings of the fullness of the gospel, just as it was when Christ was on the earth. As such, we have much gratitude and respect for Joseph Smith, but we worship only God.
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Ken answered...

Joseph Smith was a great man and we revere him as such because of the great and important things he accomplished. We do not worship Joseph Smith or serve him. We study about his life, because of the great significance of Joseph Smith's first vision and the restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ and the priesthood authority. It is a series of remarkable historical events.

I recently had the opportunity to visit Rochester, New York on a business trip and I found time to visit the nearby town of Palmyra and the Sacred Grove. I was able to see and study and review the circumstances surrounding the events and experiences of Joseph Smith. This was no chance happening or coincidence.

We worship Our Heavenly Father and His Son, the resurrected Lord, Jesus Christ.

Who was Joseph Smith?

Mike answered...

Over my lifetime, I have heard countless theories concerning Joseph Smith - his intellect, his integrity, his sanity, everything about him. Some of the stories about him being a prophet sounded convincing... but then, some of the stories of him as a criminal sounded convincing, too. Then I read about Joseph Smith's visitation by the angel Moroni. Moroni told him that his name would be "had for good and evil among all nations, kindreds, and tongues, or that it should be both good and evil spoken among all people." Well, that was certainly a true prophecy. So, it seemed, whether Joseph Smith was a prophet or not, tons of accusations and slander would be said against him anyway! That realization made me understand that only God could confirm whether or not Joseph was truly called of him. I got a strong confirmation of that truth. When others tell me that they "know the truth about the Joseph Smith," I always question their sources - it's usually a book or magazine article, possibly even by an esteemed, intellectual person. But I cannot and will not question my source of the real answer.