Hi, I'm Matt

I work as a pharmacist in West Texas. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I am a pharmacist, a husband and a father of four beautiful daughters. I love spending time with my family. In my free time, I work on projects at home, read, travel, follow sports --especially college football and the olympics, Facebook and watch a few reality shows on TV.

Why I am a Mormon

I was born into a family who is active in the church. My parents were always a good example of service and integrity. As I continued to grow, I was taught from the scriptures and from the words of the living prophets. I witnessed how these principles blessed the lives of my family members and many other people.

After I graduated from high school, I developed a desire to serve as a missionary for the church. I prayed and studied the scriptures more intensely during this time. As I did this, I began to recognize the confirming witness from the Holy Ghost that the things which I had believed for so long were true. It was a feeling that filled my heart with joy and increased my desire to share the gospel message with others.

That was sixteen years ago, and I have since had many opportunities to serve the Lord's sheep both in and out of the church. The confirming witness of the Holy Ghost is now a constant and essential part of my life. As we read in John 14:26, the Holy Ghost truly "comforts" us, "teaches" us and "brings all things to our remembrance." We learn in the Book of Mormon that the Holy Ghost is a witness of all truth. It is through these daily "witnesses" that my Faith in Christ continues to grow and that I know the things which I have learned in the church are true.

Personal Stories

In what ways have your prayers been answered?

My prayers are answered on a daily basis.

Having a confirmation from the Holy Ghost that the gospel of Jesus Christ is true, knowing that my Father in Heaven knows and loves me, knowing that Jesus Christ is my Savior, receiving direction in my education, employment, courtship and family are all answers to my prayers.

Sometimes, I pray to know if a course of action I am considering is a good thing for me to do. The answer always comes through the witness of the Holy Ghost clearly and in the Lord's time. The answer is not always a "yes," but it is always what the Lord would have me do. I have never had a bad outcome when I have followed the answers I receive to these prayers.

Why do Mormons go on missions?

We go on missions to follow the Savior's commandment to his disciples to teach all nations His gospel; we go to give others a chance to experience the joy that we feel through the gospel; we go to be obedient to the counsel of our living prophet, and we go to invite others to be baptized and to receive the Gift of the Holy Ghost which is necessary for eternal life.

What has helped develop greater harmony in your home?

Praying together, studying the scriptures as a family and spending time together experiencing the joys and pitfalls of life has helped us have a firmer faith in Christ, has brought greater unity in our home and has increased our love for each other.

How I live my faith

The most important way I try to live my faith is in my own home. My wife and I try hard to teach our children that we are to be disciples of Jesus Christ, and we should try to follow the things that He and His prophets have taught. We pray together, study the scriptures together, have family activities together and give service to others together, so we can strengthen our own faith in Jesus Christ and help others to develop faith in Him as well.

At church, I currently serve as a leader in a priesthood organization. As such, I am responsible to see that that each member of the priesthood group has opportunities to provide service to others, to be taught the gospel and to be strengthened through fellowship with other members of the church.

I have regular opportunities to meet with other leaders of our congregation to discuss how we can best help members of the congregation to come unto Christ and to discuss what we can do to help any of the members who may be having personal struggles.

Along with another member of the priesthood, I visit the homes of church members to express love and concern for them, to see that all of their needs are being met and to teach and share my personal witness with them about the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Why do Mormons believe in “eternal life?”

Matt answered...

We believe in eternal life because God is eternal, and we are His children.
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Do you really believe there is a prophet like Moses alive today?

LaWana answered...

Yes, I truly believe there is a prophet today leading our church and bringing blessings into the world. Why would God provide a prophet in olden days, but not now? Did He love those people more than He loves us? Did they need guidance more than we do? Is the world less confusing now than it was then? The answers to all these questions are no. It only makes sense that God would have a prophet now as He did in days of old. He loves us just as much as He did those people long ago and we need Him just as much as they needed Him then.