Hi, I'm Karla

I'm a Mormon and an educator.

About Me

I'm an elementary school principal. I joined the church while attending the University of North Dakota. After serving a mission to Japan, I graduated from Brigham Young University and the University of Kentucky. I enjoy hiking, biking, and spending time with family and friends.

Why I am a Mormon

I grew up in a Christian home and have always believed in God and Jesus Christ. As a child I was taught to pray and learned many faith promoting stories from the Bible. Becoming a Mormon was a natural progression for me. I was able to build on the faith I already had and gain greater knowledge of God, His plan of salvation, and the purpose of life. I'm grateful for the personal relationship I feel with my Heavenly Father and His son, Jesus Christ. Living the gospel of Jesus Christ brings peace and happiness to each day.

Personal Stories

In what ways have your prayers been answered?

My experiences with prayer have taught me to "listen." Answers have often come through thoughts and feelings accompanied by a strong feeling of peace. I also have learned that answers don't always come on my timeline. Sometimes I get an immediate answer but at other times I find myself thinking about a challenge and searching the scriptures, talking with friends or leaders, and counseling with God. Then in God's time, the answer comes.

How I live my faith

Prayer and scripture study are part of my daily schedule. Each day I try to find ways to serve others and I'm always amazed at how the Lord opens the door to be in the right place at the right time. I don't think this is ever a coincidence :-. I serve in the church by visiting other women with a monthly spiritual message and offering my help. Each Sunday and Wednesday I work with teenage girls helping them gain spiritual understanding and meet goals they set for themselves. In addition I serve in the St. Paul, Minnesota Temple which is a great blessing in my life.

What do Mormons believe about “eternal life?”

Karla answered...

I believe that we are each spiritual beings who lived in the presence of God the Father, and His Son, Jesus Christ before our birth. We came to earth to gain a physical body, continue to learn and grow, and develop faith. At death our spirit and body are temporarily separated. Our spirit continues to live and develop and after the resurrection our body and spirit will be eternally reunited. My faith is that I will live eternally in the presence of God and Jesus Christ along with my family. I believe that death is simply the beginning of eternal life.
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Are there restrictions based on race or color concerning who can join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and have the priesthood?

Mark answered...

There is no discrimination or exclusions of race. The Lord says in the bible, "...man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the Heart." 1Sam 16:7. The Lord does not care what race or color you are. All he cares about is you. He loves you.