Hi, I'm Chelsey

I'm a tree-loving, chemistry-doing, organization queen. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I am a recently married college student who is studying Physiology and Developmental Biology with minors in Chemistry and Music--sounds boring, I know, but I want to go to pharmacy school, which is cool! I love playing volleyball and tennis, blogging and blog-stalking, watching Psych, and of course spending the rest of my life studying!

I was born in the lovely green state of Washington, and spent my youth living in the beautiful Northwest. I hope one day to move back there--there is nothing I love more than flying home and seeing the scenery make the dramatic change from brown to GREEN!

Why I am a Mormon

I am a Mormon because it is the most constant thing in my life that has brought me happiness. Every time I follow the principles of our church, I am happier and can see the blessings in my life. The best thing in my life-my family-will be with me forever because I am a member of His church.

Personal Stories

How has the Book of Mormon brought you closer to God?

I sometimes have questions in my life, or have problems that I think no one else will understand (even I don't understand them half the time!). However, when I am really focusing and am really praying to have these problems answered in my life, I often get answers through reading the Book of Mormon. For example, one night last week, I was wallowing around in self-pity, thinking that my life was horrible and that everyone was out to get me. As I was reading the Book of Mormon with my husband that night, I came across a verse in the scriptures that said "Therefore, cheer up your hearts, and remember that ye are free to act for yourselves—to choose the way of everlasting death or the way of eternal life." What a strong and powerful message--we are free to choose happiness! The Book of Mormon has helped me realize these sort of simple and powerful messages that have influenced my life so much.

How I live my faith

In my faith, I get to magnify my talents. My job on each Sunday is to play the piano for one of our meetings. I learned how to play the piano before first grade, and love this opportunity to practice my skills. I often feel closest to God through music, and enjoy sharing my talent with others through music.

What are Mormon Temples used for?

Chelsey answered...

Temples are like special, dedicated holy churches where we perform what our church calls "ordinances." Through ordinances, we make special promises to God that help us become more like Him. One of the most important ordinances we perform in the temple is the sealing ordinance-through this we marry our spouse for eternity and lay the foundation for our family to be together forever.
Corey answered...

A temple is a house of the Lord, a place where we may worship our Heavenly Father and feel of His presence. It is a sacred place where no unclean thing can enter. Because of the importance and sacredness of the temple, a temple recommend is required and is received based on individual worthiness within the church in order to enter its holy walls.

The temple is where I go to find answers, to find peace, and to feel the Spirit. We are encouraged to go as often as possible and to attend seeking Spiritual guidance. Inside we perform sacred ordinances for ourselves and more often for others, those who are deceased. God requires that all to make covenants in order to return to His presence and many died without the opportunity to make these covenants. In the temple we perform the ordinances for them in their name giving them the opportunity to reject or accept the ordinance and thus enter into the presence of the Father. The temple is a very sacred and holy place.

Do you really believe there is a prophet like Moses alive today?

Justin answered...

Believing in Christ is believing in his perfection. Being perfect he will always do what is in the best interests of his people. In times past man has needed the assistance of great men to help them in their journey home. That need has never changed. In fact, there has never been a greater need of a prophet to guide the people than there is right now.