Hi, I'm Kathy

I'm a mother and grandmother and a working artist. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I am grateful to be alive and to be a part of this beautiful world. I love my family. I love making art, and baking, hiking, skiing, and growing a garden.

Why I am a Mormon

I am a Mormon because I was born to a pair of great parents who were Mormons. And I continue to be a Mormon because as I have grown up and learned about the principles of the Church, I have found them to be true. The Gospel means Good News. And that Good News is Jesus Christ lived on earth, atoned for our sins and was resurrected so that we can be too. The Church provides structure and gives us an opportunity to learn about God and to serve others.

How I live my faith

I believe we are here on earth to have joy and to learn to love. It seems to me that those two things are pretty connected, because the more I focus on the happiness of others the happier I am.

Are there restrictions based on race or color concerning who can join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and have the priesthood?

Robin answered...

No there is no restriction. Heavenly Father made us all different but we are still brothers and sisters. We have a wonderful melting pot of races and colors. We only see our brothers and sisters.
Derek answered...

Are we not all brothers and sisters, with God as our Father? The Lord looks upon the heart, not upon the outward appearance (1 Samuel 16:7). The criteria to become a member of the Church of Jesus Christ is based on a willingness to do what he has asked us to do, not based on some outward feature.

Why are only some Mormons allowed into temples? Is there something secret going on in Mormon Temples? What goes on in Mormon Temples?

Keith Proctor answered...

In the Temple we are taught some pretty powerful truths about who we are, where we came from, and why we are here. It's not the kind of experience you can just walk into and get. There is significant spiritual preparation and learning needed first. It's better to be prepared and enjoy the fullness of the experience than to rush into it too quickly and end up confused. The ordinances in the temple also require that you prepare yourself to have a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and God the Father. The best way to prepare for the Temple ordinances is to begin living their teachings consistently before entering the Temple. This is your way of showing Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father that you love them, obey them, and are ready for additional light and knowledge. Without this preparation, any ordinance of the Gospel would be an empty set of rituals. The Temple, in its fullest sense, prepares men and women to return and live with God as His sons and daughters. Anyone in the world can experience the power and beauty of the Temple, but a wise Heavenly Father has set out certain guidelines for their personal preparation first. Those who love Jesus Christ and walk in His ways will find in the Temple a power beyond their comprehension and a closeness to God not possible anywhere else in the world.

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