Hi, I'm Kortni

I grew up in Las Vegas. I'm a middle school geography teacher. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I'm a recently married I teach 8th grade geography teacher. It's only my first year working at my dream job and I've discovered that it's very hard. I admit that my first year of marriage is easier and more enjoyable than my first year teaching. When I'm not working I spend most of my time hanging out with my husband or with our families, eating, watching movies, going on bike rides or walks, and serving as a leader in the church's youth organization. I love to travel whenever and wherever I can.

Why I am a Mormon

I've been a Mormon since I was 8 but I've been going to church ever since I can remember. When I was 8 I knew I was supposed to get baptized. I really felt like it was the right thing to do and I knew I made some serious promises but I still had a pretty simple understanding. In 10th grade I studied the New Testament in an early morning scripture study class. That really helped me fell closer to Jesus Christ and have more meaningful prayers. I started seriously praying to know if the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was the real church of Jesus Christ and the one I needed to be a part of. As I prayed and read my scriptures I learned to recognize the Holy Ghost. I just felt good the church. I felt good when I read the Book of Mormon and listened to the living prophet. I also felt good and happy and peaceful when I went to church and tried to live all the commandments that I was taught there and at home and in the scriptures. I never had any one huge experience but I continue to have these feelings of peace as I pray, read the Book of Mormon and Bible, and hear about how the church was restored through Joseph Smith. I know that really happened. I know the prophet of the Mormon church is the prophet of God on earth just like Moses. Being a Mormon and trying to live what I belief gives me purpose and joy and a lot of protection from bad choices.

How I live my faith

I teach the young women in my congregation. I've only been doing this for a couple of months. I help plan activities for them each week and keep up on how they're doing. I also just try to be kind and forgiving each day. I've realized as I teach 8th grade that I'm not as patient and kind as I thought I was. This is something that I get help with through prayer.

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

Kortni answered...

No, it sometimes takes a position on moral issues but it does not endorse a political party or candidate. In my 26 years as a member of the church I've never even heard the church leaders mention political parties.
Dario answered...

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has no political affiliation, and remains neutral on political activity. As declared by the Church, its purpose is to invite others to come unto Christ, not to elect politicians, and this applies to all the nations were the Church is established. In the same way, the Church does not endorse nor promote political parties, and its members are not directed to vote for specific candidates. Elected officials who are also members of the Church, does not represent the Church's position.

However, the Church does encourages us, members of the Church, to play a responsible role as citizens of the nations, to be informed, and to exercise our right to vote. Also, we are expected to respect others who think different and to participate in dialogue and exchange of ideas to reach consensus.

In the Church, we learn since we are young to be responsible and to seek to serve our communities and families. The Church's programs aims to strength our capacity and willingness to serve others. In this same context, we support leaders and programs which purposes are to make a better world. I personally support leaders who inspire those principles, and pray that whoever is elected would make wise decisions for the welfare of our nations and those of others. To obey, honor, and sustain the law of our country is an important responsibility of every member of our church.

What are some things that tell you there is a God?

Danny answered...

For me, nature is one of the strongest evidences that there is a God. It is hard for me to believe that the mountains, oceans, forests, flowers, animals, and skies were randomly formed. It is hard to deny the beauty and the peace one can feel while sitting in silence and looking into the night sky.

Beyond that, answered prayers tell me there is a God. I have prayed too many times and seen answers too many times for me to think that it has all been coincidence. These were prayers that expressed my concerns of which no one knew, yet were accompanied by answers that were so specific and detailed. God loves us to a degree we cannot comprehend, and as we look we will feel His love in very powerful and comforting ways.