Hi, I'm Jernae

and I'm a Mormon.

About Me

After seven years in school, I just finished up my first bachelor's degree. It was a struggle, it was hard, but it was something that I wanted. Aside from writing novels, I sing, I hike, I fish, I swim.

Right now, I'm in the process of having a literary agent across the country review a novel manuscript of mine for representation. If they chose to work with me, it brings me a step closer to publishing my first novel.

Why I am a Mormon

Like many others, I was born into the church. My parents are members, my grandparents are members, and their parents before them. But even though my great-great grandparents were converted, I had to find my own conversion.

I've been blessed to know that this church is the true church since I can remember.

Years ago, when I moved out of my parent's home for the first time, I found that life was hard. School wasn't going right, friends weren't there for me, I was struggling with my own self-esteem, and I knelt down to pray to my Heavenly Father. I told him of the need that I had to be held. I told him how sad I was and how much I just needed him. Immediately, my phone rang and it was my mother on the line.

I will never forget the peaceful rush that came over me as I knew that my prayer had been answered.

I don't want to know what my life would be like without the support and unconditional love my Heavenly Father and his son, Jesus Christ. With this gospel, or "good news" that Christ paid for our sorrows, our sins, and our illnesses, I can walk taller, and never feel alone.

Personal Stories

What is hope and what do you hope for?

Hope is the start of faith. Faith is hope in things that are not seen. Being a single member of the church, I struggle a lot with the question, "Why aren't I married yet?" As I pondered this question one week, among others, I finally got an answer that built up my hope and in turn, built up my testimony. I was reading in 2 Timothy 3:14 which reads: "...Continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;" I'd been blessed before that I would find someone. I'd just lost faith in myself--even though God hadn't.

How I live my faith

I attend my church meetings regularly each week where I am called as the 1st Counselor in the Relief Society, an organization that focuses on improving the family and providing care to others in the ward.

Daily, I keep in contact with my God by praying, and reading the scriptures (Bible, Book of Mormon, and present day revelation to the Prophet).

The Savior told us to love our neighbor. And although I am human, flawed, and sometimes selfish, I do try to remember others each day. Heavenly Father loves each of us the same way. Imagine that? A being that doesn't lose love for someone even though they falter.

What is the role of the husband and the wife in the family?

Jernae answered...

The Father is divinely called to be the spiritual leader of his family. Through the use of the priesthood given to him by the laying on of hands, he leads, blesses and directs his family righteously--not through force or cruelty. The priesthood he holds is to be used to serve those in his family.

The Mother is divinely called to be a nurturer and teacher to her children. Through her own testimony she brings up her children to lean on their Heavenly Father. The nurturing ways and tendencies of the mother is to be used to serve and direct her family.

Both parents work as equals to rear the family. And although it's hard and not always common, this is what we strive for and work towards. A home should be a place of learning, and safety. Being good parents and fulfilling our roles, is not only nice to have, but it's, as the church states, "vital--to society and to the Lord."
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Katie answered...

Husband and wife in a marriage are meant to be equal, partners. The husband is the head of the household and is responsible for the temporal welfare of his family. His role is to support his wife. The wife is also to support her husband and to nurture her family both spiritually and emotionally. Husband and wife are meant to work side by side in providing a safe haven from the world for their family. Their roles are different, but equally important and essential to building the family and the community.

Who is the Mormon prophet today?

Mark answered...

God through out the ages has spoken to His children through living prophets. We have a prophet today, named Thomas S. Monson. He is a prophet just like Moses, Abraham or Peter. My wife and I, were blessed to be personally called by President Monson to serve a mission. For 2 hours we sat in his office as he taught us. We felt his spirit and his love. I know that he is a prophet. This is the Savior’s church and He leads this church just as he did anciently through a living prophet. As we follow President Monson’s teaching and example we will be blessed to draw nearer to the Savior.