Hi, I'm Joshua

I love my family, computers, and I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I am married to my beautiful wife and we have a handsome baby boy due any time now. I love spending time with my family and friends.

When I'm not with my family, I'm on my computer, either at work or for fun. I love programming and learning about new computer technologies.

I'm also interested in current events and the news.

Why I am a Mormon

The gospel of Jesus Christ brings me joy that can't be described. As I ponder my relationships and my time here on earth, everything seems to scream to me that there must be something more.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has helped me see and feel that more deeply. Knowing that I can be forgiven of my sins and return to live with my Heavenly Father and my family means more to me than anything else. My life here on earth would be empty without the gospel and my family. I can't imagine an eternity without them! Thanks be to God for his great love and mercy!

Personal Stories

How does making right choices help us make more right choices?

When we make a good choice, we can often see the benefits the come from it. That encourages us to make more right choices. As we keep making right choices, our lives get better and better. When I look back on my life, I can see how some of the simple choices I made have had such a great impact on my life. Simply things like praying daily have improved my life by leaps and bounds. It's encouraged me to be keep working on making the right choices every day.

How I live my faith

I am very active in my community. I am always looking for ways to serve neighbors and the city I live in. In my mind, that is what being a community is. Working together to improve ourselves and those around us.

I also serve actively in my local congregation. I help primarily with missionary work. I help organize the work in the local congregations and train local members on how they can be better missionaries and neighbors.

Why is self-reliance important to Mormons? Why do Mormons talk about emergency preparedness?

Joshua answered...

I think when you are able to take care of yourself, you are more capable of helping those around you. With the recent economic problems in my country, the need to be prepared and self-reliant has become more self-evident.

Neighbors and friends who have lost their job have been able to sustain themselves through trial because they were prepared. They had some money stored away and food storage. With their own preparation and the help of the local community, these people were able to make it through an otherwise impossible situation.

There is peace in knowing that you can be ready for life's little disasters. Just a little bit of saving and patience can make you prepared for anything that comes your way.

Who is the Mormon prophet today?

Amber answered...

President Thomas S. Monson is our current prophet. He is called of God to receive revelation for us today. I am grateful for living prophets and apostles to lead and guide us in this troubled world. I know that they are called of God, and if we follow their counsel we will be happy.