Hi, I'm Allison

I'm a musician, creator, people lover, and a bit of a tree-hugger. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I love film, theatre, and writing/playing/listening to folk/rock music. I study family science in college, and just returned from serving a mission in the Southern United States. I love the gospel of Jesus Christ!

Why I am a Mormon

Coming from a part-member family (only two out of the four of us are Mormons), I have had my share of questioning about religion, but I have prayed, and I have received my answer: the Church is true! I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints because of the love I feel from my Heavenly Father, and the potential that I know I have. I love it! Sometimes I feel like my body can hardly contain my spirit! However, don't take my word. Read the Book of Mormon and pray about it. Find out for yourself!

Personal Stories

Why do Mormons go on missions?

Sometimes I feel like my body literally cannot hold my spirit because I feel so full of love from my Heavenly Father. I wanted to give that to others. I wanted people to know that they are loved, and that God did not disappear after the Bible was written, but that He is here still, loving us just as much as He loved those in biblical times! That was a big reason I decided to serve a mission, because I wanted to share that feeling and knowledge with others.

How has the Holy Ghost helped you?

I had a huge opportunity to do research last year. Instead of praying about it, I took it as a great resume-building opportunity, and went for it. However, after two weeks of the prep-course on campus, I had so much anxiety. It was terrible. I felt awful all the time, and went to bed at night just so I wouldn't have to be awake anymore. So I dropped the program. I should have prayed about it. Comparatively, I have never had a stronger positive feeling than when I prayed about going on a mission. Having that confirmation from the Holy Ghost has given me so much strength. It wouldn't mean a thing if any one person told me to go, but the Holy Ghost is a messenger of God, and that makes all the difference. Even if I am intimidated to go on a mission, I know that it's where I'm supposed to be.

How I live my faith

I live my faith by loving and serving others. Whether at church or out of church, when I show love to others, I know that I am living as God and Christ would have me live. After all, that's how Christ lived when he was on the Earth!

How can we come to know our Father in Heaven?

Allison answered...

I think that's a lifelong pursuit, but definitely worth it. By reading the Bible and Book of Mormon, we can know what our Heavenly Father wants us to know. It is His words to us, through the writings of His prophets. What a gift! Additionally, by praying, we can communicate with Him. Through reading the scriptures and praying, we can come closer to our Father in Heaven and know his desires and his love for us. Also, as the 13th Article of Faith says: "If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things." If we seek after these things, we will grow closer to our Father.
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Andrew answered...

The same way that you come to know anyone better, talk with him. Our Heavenly father blessed us with prayer, which is the means by which we converse with him. Think of every prayer as a phone call, not writing a letter; expect God to answer your prayers and listen for his response. Prayer is a two way conversation and the best way to come to know our Father in Heaven and what he wants for us.