Hi, I'm Scott

I'm a husband, father, friend, convert and I am a Mormon but prefer to be called LDS.

About Me

I am a convert with my family to the LDS church. We were baptized September 19, 2009 and confirmed September 20, 2009. A year later my wife and I received our endowments on September 24, 2010, then sealed together and to our children September 25, 2010. I am a father of 4 children 2 girls and 2 boys. I have been with my wife since 1991 as a senior in high school. Her and my kids are my life. She is my high school sweetheart and I love her more and more every day.

Why I am a Mormon

I was born and raised Methodist. I worked with the junior and senior high youth groups. We had a change of ministers at the church and the new minister was more interested in money instead of faith. My family and I tried several churches if I liked it they did not if they liked it I did not. Final I contacted my friend to check out the LDS church and the rest is history. All I ask is if you are looking for a new church, read the Book of Mormon and open your mind and heart and ask heavenly father if this is true, the answer may not come right away but if you are really looking for an answer he will give it to you and you will know this is the true church of the world and Jesus Christ lives and will return.

The seed was planted with me when I was a child around 1986 when I had met the Jarvis family. Jan has been part of my life off and on since. She sat next to me during my family sealing like she was my own mother. It hope it does not take you as long as it took me to see the truth but when you are ready just pray and Heavenly Father will tell you.

Personal Stories

What blessings have come through your faith in Jesus Christ?

My values in life itself and my family. We were a close family before but now with the Book of Mormon, family home evening, and other teaching within the LDS church my family is closer then ever.

How has the Holy Ghost helped you?

I have received several promptings from the Holy Ghost. My brother-in-law had been arrested and in jail for a month, I had not spoken to my sister in over 2 years. One day during my morning prayer I was prompted by the Holy Ghost to call my sister. I never had a need or an urge to call her. So later that day I received the prompting again. I had deleted her out of my cell phone but the number came to me when I called she broke down into tears telling me he had been arrested and was facing prison time. They owned a business and he could not work so no money was coming in. I got hold of my Bishop and then the Bishop where she lived and was able to get her and my niece and 2 nephews food and some help from the church. Had I not followed the prompting from the Holy Ghost I am not sure how things would have played out for my sister.

How I live my faith

I help friends and family as much as I can. I try to be a good home teacher and visit my families monthly and try to talk to them weekly. As a family we attend church every Sunday sometimes it can be hard to stay all 3 hours. We are getting better as a family praying and reading scriptures together daily as well as on our own. We are also getting better with family home evening every Monday night singing together, studying specific scripture and just talking about life.

Who is the Mormon prophet today?

Scott answered...

President Thomas S Monson. His counselors along with the Quorum of the 12 Apostles are also prophets but we are led by 1 and that is President Monson.
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David Child answered...

The president of the church today is the prophet of the world. His name is Thomas S. Monson. I know he is lead by God and leads God's church.

What is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' attitude regarding homosexuality and same sex marriage?

Casey answered...

For me, God's plan for us is about families, a husband and wife and kids. But all people are children of God who deserve love and respect, including those who have different views about same sex marriage. However, when I really don't know, I turn to what prophets of God have said.

“People inquire about our position on those who consider themselves so-called gays and lesbians. My response is that we love them as sons and daughters of God. They may have certain inclinations which are powerful and which may be difficult to control. Most people have inclinations of one kind or another at various times. If they do not act upon these inclinations, then they can go forward as do all other members of the Church. If they violate the law of chastity and the moral standards of the Church, then they are subject to the discipline of the Church, just as others are.

“We want to help these people, to strengthen them, to assist them with their problems and to help them with their difficulties. But we cannot stand idle if they indulge in immoral activity, if they try to uphold and defend and live in a so-called same-sex marriage situation. To permit such would be to make light of the very serious and sacred foundation of God-sanctioned marriage and its very purpose, the rearing of families” (Ensign, Nov. 1998, 71).

When I think of how hard this must be for many, I think of our faith in Jesus Christ. He loves us and has given us guidance through prophets, we just need to follow.