Hi, I'm Russell

I grew up in New Mexico. I am an IT Advisor. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I am a new comer to the working world as an IT advisor. I recently graduated college and live with my wife in Texas. We love to go to concerts, enjoy the outdoors, and watch Modern Family.

Why I am a Mormon

I am a Mormon because I believe Jesus Christ and God the Father spoke to Joseph Smith and restored the Church of Jesus Christ again in our Latter Day. Being a member of His Church brings me joy and helps be be a better husband. The Holy Ghost has testified to me that this gospel is true and by keeping the commandments we can become like our Savior Jesus Christ.

How I live my faith

I go to church every Sunday an take the Sacrament to remember the covenants I made with God. I help lead the 10 year olds in the Webelos troop we have at the Church. I visit five different families on a monthly basis to share a spiritual message and offer service. These are just a few opportunities I've had to serve in the Church.

What is the Book of Mormon?

Russell answered...

The Book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ written by the ancient people of the Americas. I love this book because it is a translated document of scripture like the Bible, but written by the people in America. Reading the Book of Mormon brings me peace and provides answers to the different challenges I face at home and at work. I feel connected to the Book as well because it is a record of my ancestors.
Ben answered...

We believe in a loving Father in Heaven who desires all of his children to have His precious word. "Know ye not that there are more nations than one? Know ye not that I, the Lord your God, have created all men, and that I remember those who are upon the isles of the sea; and that I rule in the heavens above and in the earth beneath; and I bring forth my word unto the children of men, yea, even upon all the nations of the earth?" (2 Nephi 29:7).

Of course, with any thing concerning God, it is important to find out, personally, if the work is true. What better source can we trust than God Himself? Through prayer we can know, independently of anyone else, where the truth lies concerning any matter.

In the introduction to the Book of Mormon we read: "We invite all men everywhere to read the Book of Mormon, to ponder in their hearts the message it contains, and then to ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ if the book is true. Those who pursue this course and ask in faith will gain a testimony of its truth and divinity by the power of the Holy Ghost." I testify that this pattern of revelation is true. If we take the time to study it out in our minds, ponder upon the truth and ask God, in faith with desire to act upon our answer, that we will receive. He has answered me, and He will answer you when you ask in faith.

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

Jacob answered...

We all have the freedom to pursue happiness in their own way, and I would even be willing to allow that some desires may be genetically given. This does not make our desires right. In the scriptures we read " For the natural man is an enemy to God, and has been from the fall of Adam, and will be, forever and ever, unless he yields to the enticings of the Holy Spirit, and putteth off the natural man and becometh a saint through the atonement of Christ the Lord." (Mosiah 3:19) We all have "natural desires" that place us in opposition with God's purpose and desires for us and we must each seek to correct them if we wish true happiness.

I sympathize with those whose desires are powerful and poignant; you face a sore trial indeed. The scriptures give us hope though; "There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it." (1 Corinthians 10:13) God is merciful and Christ is compassionate, while there may be yet an effectual struggle to be had perhaps for many years or the rest of our lives full repentance and change is possible.

If a homosexual individual desires to continue as such and marry only by the laws and rites of the state, then I have no qualms, I will do my utmost to be a friend to such an individual. I only ask that my rights, beliefs, and Church are respected.