Hi I'm Eric

About Me

I love music and reading, and thinking deep thoughts. I am one of 6 children, and I'm a History and Spanish major in college.

Why I am a Mormon

I am a Mormon because here I find the answers to the questions that matter most to me- Who am I? What is the purpose of my life? What sort of person ought I be? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints helps me understand that I am a son of a loving heavenly father, and that my life has a meaning and a purpose. I love being able to see myself becoming a better man through the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Personal Stories

How has The Book of Mormon helped you understand the purpose of life?

The Book of Mormon helps me understand that my life is a time for me to prepare to meet God, to develop a relationship with him and with Jesus Christ. From The Book of Mormon I come to understand that the trials and challenges I face are opportunities for me to learn and grow and improve.

How I live my faith

At college, the congregation I attend is made up of students around my age. Besides our Sunday service, we get together for activities throughout the week. Sometimes these activities include a service project, or something social, either way, it is a great way to live the principles I learn on Sunday.

Frequently Asked Questions

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How can I know Mormonism is true?
Eric answered...

The surest way to know if Mormonism is true is to try it for yourself. Read the Book of Mormon, prayerfully consider the message it contains, and ask God if the book is true. He knows, and he will tell you through the gentle feelings of the Holy Ghost. Try the teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in your own life, and see if they do not make you a better person, and bring you closer to God. As you do these things, you will know for yourself that Mormonism is true. Show more Show less
Evelyn answered...

One of the best things in life is that we can freely communicate with God; our Heavenly Father. Because He loves us so much, He has blessed us with the precious gift of prayer. Through prayer we are able to counsel with Him and whatever we ask sincerely, He will make it known unto us. The scriptures can give you a surety of this. In Matthew 7:7 it says, "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you." Another example is in the book of James 1:5-6, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed." If you would like to know that what you have heard is true after learning or taking the discussions from the missionaries or any member that has shared a message with you, go to Heavenly Father in prayer and ask Him. I know that He will send His spirit to testify the truth of it unto you. His spirit will give you feelings of peace, hope, comfort and happiness. Sometimes we do not get answers to our prayers as soon as we may want them to come but never should we lose hope nor get discouraged; as you continue to earnestly study and search for the truth and exercise patience, the truth will gradually be unfolded unto you. I have a testimony of this, for my answer came as I earnestly and patiently continued to investigate the church. Show more Show less

Why is it important for us to take care of our bodies? Why are our bodies called temples of God in the Bible?
Amelia, answered...

Our bodies are called temples because they house our spirits and can let the Holy Ghost into our lives. We need to take care of our bodies so that we can listen to the Holy Ghost. Have you ever noticed how much harder it is to be nice when you're sick? It's hard to do anything. So we take care of our bodies to keep us alert to what God would have us do like Daniel form the Old Testament. Show more Show less

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