Hi, I'm Chase

I'm from Michigan. I love writing. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I grew up in Michigan. Everywhere I go, my internal compass points me back towards home.
Writing is my pastime. The prophet Gordon B. Hinckley was described to me as a "word smith," and I think that's one of my favorite things about him. Boldness, for me, is clarity. It means to explain something in such a way that it can't be misunderstood. It's harder than you'd think.

Why I am a Mormon

I was born in the church. I'm grateful for that, and for the teachings I've always recieved. But I'm not a mormon because of my birth. I'm a mormon because my Heavenly Father loves me enough to give me answers to my own personal prayers and inquiries. I'm a mormon because I have a close relationship with my Savior, and I want to follow him.

How I live my faith

I live my faith by sharing it with others. True faith leads us to act. If I have faith that a bus is going to come, then I'm going to wait at the bus stop. If I have faith in Jesus Christ, I'm going to try and live in the same way he lived. I have faith, as well, that Christ can give people the same blessings and knowledge he's given me. I exercise that faith by promising others they can feel the same things I've.

How can I find someone to talk with, in person, about the Mormon religion?

Chase answered...

If you want to learn more about the church, that's super easy. There are a million different resources for just that purpose. One of the easiest is probably Mormon.org. It has answers to a lot of your questions. You can also ask to meet with the missionaries in person. They're all over the place, and that's exactly what they're doing there. If you know members, they're a wonderful resource. They can answer questions. They can refer you to missionaries. They can help you get to church. Don't be shy. My best advice is to seek information that actually comes from the church. It will be the most accurate and easy to understand.
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Aly answered...

On Mormon.org you can chat with a missionary online. At first I didn't feel comfortable inviting missionaries over to my house, so I chatted online with a missionary in Utah. I found that missionaries are just normal people, with normal hobbies and interests. After that I felt more comfortable, and I submitted the form to request that missionaries come to my house to teach me. Missionaries are very knowledgeable and can answer any questions you have about the Mormon faith.

Are all Mormons required to serve a mission?

Austin. answered...

No. Every worthy young man is expected to serve a mission, though there is no punishment for not doing so. Also, not every young man is physically or mentally capable, so there are circumstances where a young man may be excused from service. Young women may also serve missions, but are not expected to do so.

Serving a mission means a full-time commitment, leaving family and friends to preach the gospel in a place assigned by the Church.

I served my mission in Los Angeles, California.