Hi, I'm Chaela

I'm 24, a music elitist, a daydreamer, and a Mormon. And I totally dig it.

About Me

I love concerts, typography-based design, talk radio, ping pong, cooking, power tools, and wearing really high heels.

I dream to be a way-awesome Mom to a bunch of kids, a stellar wife, a life-changing teacher and a really hip old lady.

I dream to make the ordinary extraordinary and to exalt the every day.

I'm trying to be like Jesus.

Why I am a Mormon

I am a Mormon because I believe in God.

I believe that God is the same yesterday, today and forever.

I believe that He is a God of miracles.

Mostly, I believe with my whole self that God is Love (1John 4:8).

Because I know these essential truths, I know that God has not forgotten about us. I know that miracles happen today. I know that God and Jesus appeared to Joseph Smith and called him to be a prophet. This was a miracle. The prophet Moses parted the Red Sea, the prophet Noah built an ark. These are miracles. The only difference between Moses, Noah and Joseph Smith is time.

What is time but man's grasp at control, anyway? God transcends time. Remember, He is the same yesterday, today and forever.

God loves me. I am important. God loves you. You are important. He has provided a way for us to know this and so much more. Will you listen? Are you ready?

Personal Stories

How can we develop greater harmony in our homes?

Pray together and play together. This is a winning combination.

Mormons do this great thing called 'Family Home Evening.' One night a week we get the entire family together. We turn off cell phones and ipods and we talk about Jesus Christ, we read from the scriptures, we pray and then we play together. Be it soccer in the front yard, speed scrabble or Indian Leg Wrestling (to this day I've never beaten my brother).

Pray together. Play together.

These things work.

Try Family Home Evening. It is the best investment you can make in your children's and your family's future.

I can't wait to do it with all of my awesome, cool, hip kids one day.

How I live my faith

I live my faith one day at a time. Remembering to be a little softer, a little gentler, a little more aware of others and a little less aware of myself. I try to be like Jesus. This is the key.

Why do Mormon missionaries proselyte?

Chaela answered...

The purpose of Christ's Gospel is to cleanse people from their sins so they can receive Jesus' mercy at the judgment.

My God is a fair God. He will allow everyone the same opportunity to hear and accept His gospel before they are judged based on that acceptance.

We proselyte for this reason.

We also proselyte because the church has changed our lives. It has helped us find a happiness that we can not describe to you, only show you. We want this for you.

It's kind of like when you hear a really great band or try a really delicious new flavor of gum. You want, nay, NEED to share it with others.
Nick answered...

Our decision to serve missions is motivated by our belief in the Gospel and our desire to fulfill the Savior's command to "preach the gospel to every creature" Mark 16:15. The Gospel teaches us that we are all sons and daughters of God, and so we feel a kinship with all of God's children and a desire to help them enjoy the peace in this life that the Gospel provides.Our missionaries are not salesman and won't take much of your time, but I know that your decision to invite them into your home will change your life for good!

What is the Relief Society?

Kaitlyn answered...

The Relief Society is the organization in the Church where women come together to strengthen, serve, and teach each other. It's Motto is "Charity Never Faileth" which women of the Church live by to bring relief to the weary and down trodden. Women meet as a Relief Society each week to learn about the Gospel and grow closer to Jesus Christ. Women are asked to serve in many capacities within the Relief Society and give of their time and talents. There are also activities where women share skills and do service for those in their community as well as victims of disasters around the world.