Hi, I'm Nathan

I'm an attorney. I'm a fly-fisherman. I'm a father of four. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I'm married to the love of my life and am a father of four. I'm an attorney. I love the outdoors; hiking; camping, flyfishing.

Why I am a Mormon

I was raised a Mormon. As a young man, I longed to know what God wanted me to do with my life. After much prayer and contemplation, I felt God's love for me, and knew that the path my parents had started me on was the path I should continue to follow. I learned then that my Heavenly Father knew me personally, and had sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to provide a way for me to return to Their presence. I am a Mormon because of the peace the Gospel brings to my life.

How I live my faith

I live my faith by trying every day to be better than I was the day before. I try to live as Christ would have me live. I am an active volunteer in many organizations in my community.

What do Mormons believe is the purpose of life?

Sarah answered...

Perhaps one of the greatest blessings I have received by being a Mormon is a concrete understanding of the purpose of life. We believe that every human being is a literal child of Heavenly Father. We lived with Him in Heaven before we were born on earth. Our purpose in life is to keep His commandments, so that we can be worthy to return to live with our Father in Heaven again after we die. We cannot be worthy without allowing the Atonement of Jesus Christ, the Savior, to cleanse us of sin.
Kylaas answered...

A lot of people asked me this question on my mission, and, on the flip side, I asked it to a lot of people as well. Many people were surprised when I read them one verse from the Book of Mormon, that being "Adam fell that men might be and men are, that they might have joy." -2 Nephi Chapter 2 Verse 25.
It's simple the purpose of life is to have joy. Now, joy is not fleeting, it doesn't depart when things get rough, it doesn't have negative consequences nor connotations, and you will never be ashamed to be found having a joyful experience. I think of it this way real joy is that which you would be excited to see the Lord join you in your happiness. If it isn't worthy to be in the Lord's presence, it's probably not real joy. Real joy comes from lasting relationships like father and son, mother and daughter, husband and wife, friends that you would stay with forever from experiences which you always look back upon with a happy memory from making promises to God and keeping them from doing that which is right in the sight of the Lord. That is what real joy is, and when you feel that type of joy, you will feel the love that the Lord has for you in that very moment.

Are Mormons Christians?

Debbie answered...

This question always surprises me when I am asked. I always answer with a resounding "YES". We are Christians in every sense of the word. We believe in Christ. He is the head of our church. All of our teachings are based on Him. We have hope in His eternal atonement.