Hi, I'm David

I am a husband and father, an MBA/CPA, living in SoCal. And I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I grew up in Idaho. My father owned a soccer specialty store, so I spent a lot of time working or playing soccer. I attended college and graduated with a degree in Spanish and Economics. I served a mission for 2 years in Venezuela. I earned my MBA and I am a licensed CPA in California. I work in finance and currently live in California.

I was married in 2002 and have two sons.

Why I am a Mormon

I enjoy learning and reading. I find that the Mormon doctrine answers my questions about the purpose of life- the 3 big questions. Where did I come from, why am I here, and where do I go after I die.
The teachings connect with me empirically and theoretically. I am continually learning and gaining insights into Mormon doctrine.

Personal Stories

How does making right choices help us make more right choices?

I think that when it comes to making decisions, there are some that are normal, some that are natural and some that are right.

Sometimes they coincide and sometimes they don't when they don't- making the right choices can be difficult. When we make the right decisions it helps build character and makes us better people, which is a main purpose of life. As we continue to make the right decisions we become stronger and it becomes easier each time.

How I live my faith

In a letter to the Romans Paul talks about how a church is like a body and we all have different roles. In chapter 12, verse 15, he states: "Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep."

I think that this means that in a church we should know each other and be a support system. Life can bring a lot of great experiences and a lot of pain. Members of a congregation can be there as close friends to help us celebrate our triumphs and console us in our trials.
I try to live my faith by being available for other members, as Paul invites.

Does The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints endorse political parties?

David answered...

No. The Mormon church is politicly neutral.
Not only is the church neutral, members are found on all sides of the political spectrum. Personally I like that the church has prominent American political leaders Harry Reid and Mitt Romney, for example. It demonstrates that the church is open and vibrant to a lot of different perspectives.
Fred answered...

No. Our leaders have always operated from the concept that if we teach one another correct principles, we will then make correct choices and govern ourselves. The Church encourages each person to carefully consider every issue and each candidate and to prayfully seek guidance and then to vote responsibily. We are encouraged to be involved with our communities and nation but the Church does not take political positions or endorse parties or individuals.

What do Mormons believe about the Bible? Do they regard it as Holy Scripture and the word of God?

Richard Gaffney answered...

As a convert I was concerned that the bible was replaced by the Book of Mormon. How far from the truth that concern was, as the Bible is the LDS primary teaching tool and the Book of Mormon is simply another testament of Jesus Christ and serves to verify the truths found in the Bible. Cerrtainly the Bible is Holy Scripture and the Word of God, as is the Book of Mormon. I have come to love the Book of Mormon and cross-reference the Bible and Book of Mormon finding the same truths in both volumes of scripture.