Hi, I'm David

I was raised in Washington State. I serve in my County Government. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I am an engineer, a community volunteer, husband and father of five children. I have been married to the love of my life for over 23 years. I enjoy the out of doors and spending time with my family.

Why I am a Mormon

I come from a line of ancestors that go back to the founding of the Church. However, I made the decision on my own to maintain my membership in the Church and abide by its teachings. I have a wonderful family with a beautiful wife, accomplished children who are making good choices in life, an education, developed talents and a desire to serve my fellow man. I attribute these blessings in my life to my Mormon lifestyle and adherence to the teachings and morals of the Church.

Personal Stories

Can you think of a specific challenge in your family that Gospel Principles helped overcome?

Early in our marriage we suffered the death of our oldest child at a mere three weeks of age. While the loss seemed devastating at the time, through prayer and meditation we were able to find peace. Because of our knowledge of the Plan of Salvation, we know that we will see our son again and be together as a family. Over the past 22 years since he passed away, we have felt a closeness with him as we have lived the principles of the Gospel.

How I live my faith

LIving my faith is far more than attending a weekly church service. I volunteer in my community. I enjoy the friendship of all my neighbors. I participate in church and community based service projects. I feel that the value of my life is the positive impact that I leave on my family, community and the world.

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

David answered...

The Mormon Church does NOT endorse political parties. As members of the Church we are to study the positions of political candidates relative to our belief system and vote for those candidates that best adhere to our beliefs and values. The Church does encourage eligible members to vote in elections.I consider myself an Independent and vote based on the issues at hand and the values and morals that I see in the candidates I vote for.
John Odell answered...

Of course the Church does not endorse political parties. Political parties do not represent the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But all the members of the Church are encouraged to participate in the political system and many have and do. We will be held responsible for our actions in the political arena just as we are in every other activity of our lives. I feel strongly that we have an obligation to support the Constitution of this land and that the Lord had a lot to do in its founding and in the freedoms that we receive from adhering to its principles. The Founding Fathers were inspired by God and we should be inspired by them. There are many criteria that we can use to choose political candidates but none are of more value than that recommended by modern scripture, namely, to search after honest and good men. I love our American Republic and our Constitution and try to support men or women who support the ideas and principles found in that document. According to the Declaration of Independence we receive our rights from our creator and must be ever aware that we do not turn our rights to the whims of men, however well meaning they may be. I am not a fan of political parties and consider myself a Constitutional conservative and very independent.

What is a ward/stake/branch?

Michael answered...

For purposes of organization, a Ward or Branch is the group you meet with for church, based on where you live. They vary in size, branches are slightly smaller than wards, and wards vary in the various 100's of members. Wards and branches are then organized into stakes, containing several wards/branches.