Hi, I'm Daniel

I'm a psychology major, and I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I am 23 years old and am just finishing up a major in Psychology with a minor in Human Rights. I plan to start grad school next year with a masters in Social Entrepreneurship . I love the outdoors and like to go running when I have the time. I also enjoy trying out different restaurants in the greater Seattle area. One of my favorite hobbies is volunteering at a women’s and children’s shelter in south Seattle. Besides that I stay pretty busy both working nights at a hotel and going to school full time.

Why I am a Mormon

When I was born my parents were already active members of the LDS church. I was blessed to learn about the gospel of Jesus Christ as a child and throughout my life. But the reason that I’m a Mormon is because I’ve experienced for myself the peace that comes through living the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. Simply said, I’m a Mormon because that’s what makes me happy, but more importantly, that’s what makes me happy because I’ve received a witness from the Holy Ghost that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints really is the church that Christ himself established and then restored for our times.

Personal Stories

Why do Mormons go on missions?

Christianity has been a missionary religion from the beginning. After his resurrection, Christ commanded his disciples, telling them, “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost” (Matthew 28:19.) We believe that through missionary service we are working to carry out this commandment.

Perhaps a more specific question, one that I’ve often been asked is Why We Proselyte To Those Who Are Already Christian? In response to that question, my answer is this. We believe that the Original Church of Jesus Christ has been restored with the same organization and authority as initially established. Though good people and teachings can be found in other faiths all over the world, we affirm that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has the fullness of the gospel of Jesus Christ and is guided by Christ himself through modern day revelation. That is why we do missionary work. We invite all people to come to that same understanding.

How I live my faith

The way I live my faith is simple. It’s by striving to always live the way I know to be right. In my congregation, I’m responsible for coordinating the efforts of the full time missionaries with local members. I also assist the full time missionaries in helping visitors and new members of the church to learn about and feel welcome at the church.

In whom should we have faith?

Daniel answered...

We must have faith in Jesus Christ. That is the first principle of the Gospel. James says that "faith without works is dead," therefore it is important that we remember that our faith and our love for our savior are demonstrated in our following his commandments.
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Do Mormons only help Mormons?

Robert answered...

Absolutely not! I grew up in the church and I'd say the number of people that I've helped in the church is significantly smaller than the number of people I've assisted out side the church. This is not to say I don't help my fellow church members. We believe that we are all children of our Heavenly Father. And by that reasoning we are all brothers and sisters. I take that to heart and when I see someone in need I try to help to the best of my ability and training. Organized service projects aside, I've helped several stranded motorists on the side of the road. I give food to people I've seen that appear to be hungry on the side of the road. And for a long time, when I was growing up, my dad and I would do Meals on Wheels for those in need. I've volunteered at soup kitchens more recently. And during times of widely known hurricanes, I've volunteered on clean up crews multiple times. There is a song we have in our church called "Because I Have Been Given Much." I don't want to post the entire lyrics here, but they are available on a popular search engine. That song is very poignant to me and has always been near and dear to my heart. Also being a former Boy Scout, I have tried to uphold both the Scout Law and Oath to this day. I love my Heavenly Father, and I love my fellow man and want to do all I can to help others in any way I can.