Hi, I'm Mary

I love teaching, reading, and family. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

Hello! I grew up on the East Coast of the United States and have recently moved with my husband to the beautiful South. I studied business in college and earned a graduate degree in teaching. I was an LDS missionary in France in Switzerland, and part of my heart is still there! I love spending time with my family, especially my husband. We are looking forward to the arrival of our first child!

Why I am a Mormon

My parents are faithful members of the LDS church and raised me to love God and to understand His plan for me. When I got older, it was time for me to find a testimony of my own and decide if I would follow their path. I did this through prayer, reading the scriptures, and pondering. Heavenly Father answered my prayers in His own time, in the way that was intimately tailored for me.

Personal Stories

In what ways have your prayers been answered?

When I was in my teens, I prayed to know if Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God. I wanted to feel something quite emotional and dramatic- instead, I felt peace and a quiet assurance that this was true. I continued to study the gospel and be active in my church membership. A few years later, during a period of particularly earnest seeking and scripture study, I had an even stronger confirmation of what I had peacefully known all along, that Joseph Smith was a true prophet. As I continue to live what I had learned, a step at a time, my testimony continues to grow.

How I live my faith

I love the Lord very much, and feel nearer to him when I read my scriptures and pray daily. I feel lucky to be able to actively serve in His restored church. I gain great happiness from trying to help others and sharing that which brings me peace. I also find great joy in attending the temple.

What is the Relief Society?

Mary answered...

Relief Society is the LDS church's inspired organization for women. It unites us as adult, female members all across the world! It provides a wonderful chance to serve and be served and to draw closer to God. Some of my greatest friendships have come through relationships in Relief Society.
Kaitlyn answered...

The Relief Society is the organization in the Church where women come together to strengthen, serve, and teach each other. It's Motto is "Charity Never Faileth" which women of the Church live by to bring relief to the weary and down trodden. Women meet as a Relief Society each week to learn about the Gospel and grow closer to Jesus Christ. Women are asked to serve in many capacities within the Relief Society and give of their time and talents. There are also activities where women share skills and do service for those in their community as well as victims of disasters around the world.

What do Mormons believe concerning the doctrine of grace?

Adam answered...

Grace is a gift from Heavenly Father given through His Son, Jesus Christ. The word grace, as used in the scriptures, refers primarily to enabling power and spiritual healing offered through the mercy and love of Jesus Christ.

Everyone on earth experiences physical death. Through the grace of Jesus Christ, all will be resurrected and will live forever.

Because of personal choices, everyone also experiences the effects of sin. These effects are called spiritual death. No one can return to the presence of God without divine grace. Through the Atonement, we all can be forgiven of our sins; we can become clean before God. To receive this enabling power, we must obey the gospel of Jesus Christ, which includes having faith in Him, repenting of our sins, being baptized, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and trying to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ for the rest of our lives.

The grace of God helps us every day. It strengthens us to do good works we could not do on our own. The Lord promised that if we humble ourselves before Him and have faith in Him, His grace will help us overcome all our personal weaknesses.