Hi, I'm Michael

I love tennis, tax law, and I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I work as a tax CPA and I'm the father of two young boys ages three and six months. If I'm not spending time with my wife or wrestling with my toddler and newborn, I love competing on the tennis courts with my friends.

Why I am a Mormon

I'm a Mormon because I know that Jesus Christ is the head Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He is the one who lifts, strengthens, and heals. He is the one who deepens our joys and is the great secret giver - the one who has given us all things. My life is better with the Church than it ever could be without it.

How I live my faith

Simply stated, my life is my faith. Everything I do, everything I am, and everything I hope to become is connected to my membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I know that God cares and is mindful of all of my endeavors whether spiritual, physical, or educational. Because of that, my faith and my desire to be as Christ is affects everything I strive to do and how I do it. While I am far from perfect, I know that the only way to live life the way it is meant to be lived is by exercising faith, repenting, and enjoying the ride no matter how unexpected and bumpy it may be.

Are all Mormons required to serve a mission?

Michael answered...

While many members of the LDS Church serve missions, it is not a requirement. A mission is reflection of one's desire to share with others those things that he knows to be true, and which have brought him happiness. Simply, they want to you to have an opportunity to taste of the goodness that the Savior has given them.

Missionaries come from all over the world and serve all over the world because the good news of the gospel is necessary for all people, regardless of their geographic location.
Taylor answered...

Quite simply, no. The young men of the church have been strongly encouraged to serve a mission at age 19, and the sisters are able to serve at age 21, but no one is required to serve. We do it because we want to! Who in their right mind would give up two years and pay that's right, missionaries pay their own way to go somewhere they had never been and do all that they do? We serve missions becuase we know that Jesus is the Christ, and we want the happiness that knowledge bring to be available to everyone! So no, Mormons are not required to serve a mission. It's a personal choice to share the happiness and joy they've received from the Gospel.

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

Kimberly answered...

Absolutely! Heavenly Father loves us, His children. He loves us so much that He listens to our prayers. He also loves us so much that He has given prophets throughout history to lead us, teach us, and guide us.

We have a living prophet on earth today, Thomas S. Monson, who speaks on behalf of God. We have lots of opportunities today to listen to the words of the living prophets. I invite you to visit http://www.lds.org/study/prophets-speak-today