Hi, I'm Cheryl

I am a wife and mother of 7 and I am a Mormon.

About Me

I am a wife and a mother of 7. I love to try new things. I have always been that way. I love to get in and taste the good in life. I love to do traditional things like cooking, baking and sewing. I love to take on do it yourself projects. I love to be creative and do new things and keep my zest for life. I am first a wife then a mother. I am a friend, I am an LDS woman. I love God above and my Savior Jesus Christ. I am so thankful for my opportunity to live on this earth.

Why I am a Mormon

I am a Mormon because I was fortunate enough to be born into a family line that introduced me to the gospel as a child. After my introduction to the gospel I felt the Holy Ghost manifest the truthfulness of the gospel to me. I have felt the tender promptings of the spirit and I know the gospel is true. I was greatly influenced by a mother that read the scriptures, prayed and taught us the gospel along the way. My mother taught us important lessons about life and always turned to our Father in Heaven for answers. My mother has worked to pattern her life after the Savior. I am trying to be like Jesus because of my belief that he is real and that he loves me. As I have made mistakes I have worked at turning to the Lord so that I can make better choices when I choose again. I believe my life is happier because I have followed the path that my beliefs have set me on.

How I live my faith

I was blessed with the opportunity to marry and have a family. I live my faith each day as I interact with my family. We have regular informal discussions in our home about the gospel. We read the scriptures together as a family and pray together. One night a week everyone stays home for family home evening. During family home evening we both strengthen our bond as a family and learn Gospel truths. In addition my husband and I attend the temple together. We also take our family of 9 to church each week.

I live my faith in the community as I work with the Young Women of our ward. I enjoy my association with the Young Women as we learn the gospel and navigate life together.

Does The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints endorse political parties?

Cheryl answered...

Our church encourages us to be involved in our communities. We are encouraged to serve where ever we can do good. With regard to politics our church does not tell us how to vote or which parties to align ourselves with. It is important that good people are aligned with all of the political parties so that good things can happen in politics.
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Dario answered...

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has no political affiliation, and remains neutral on political activity. As declared by the Church, its purpose is to invite others to come unto Christ, not to elect politicians, and this applies to all the nations were the Church is established. In the same way, the Church does not endorse nor promote political parties, and its members are not directed to vote for specific candidates. Elected officials who are also members of the Church, does not represent the Church's position.

However, the Church does encourages us, members of the Church, to play a responsible role as citizens of the nations, to be informed, and to exercise our right to vote. Also, we are expected to respect others who think different and to participate in dialogue and exchange of ideas to reach consensus.

In the Church, we learn since we are young to be responsible and to seek to serve our communities and families. The Church's programs aims to strength our capacity and willingness to serve others. In this same context, we support leaders and programs which purposes are to make a better world. I personally support leaders who inspire those principles, and pray that whoever is elected would make wise decisions for the welfare of our nations and those of others. To obey, honor, and sustain the law of our country is an important responsibility of every member of our church.

Are all Mormons required to serve a mission?

Nick answered...

"Required" is an interesting word when it comes to faith and religion. In the Mormon Church no one is "required" to serve a mission. Church membership is not revoked for not serving a mission. In this sense, they are not required, yet serving a mission is encouraged at many stages in life and in many different capacities throughout the world.

Missionary service is a tremendous blessing, a challenge, and one of the main focuses of the faith. The life of Jesus Christ was the life of a missionary in many respects. Performing service for one another, preaching the glad message of the gospel, and increasing the faith and dedication of God's children are exemplified in Christ's life and mirrored by those in missionary service.

To dedicate a portion of one's life in service propels those who serve and those who are served into a better life. During my two year mission to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and during my two year service mission with LDS Family Services, I was greatly blessed and strengthened. (I hope those whom I served found some value in my service as well.) That strength has taught me to better navigate this life, has kept my family relations intact, and has been the method of helping others overcome their trials as well.

Spiritually speaking, I don't find value in reflecting on what my life would be like without serving a mission. Instead, I rejoice in knowing that without that time in missionary service my life would be significantly less happy and productive. In my life, serving a mission has taken on many of the characteristics of a "required" act since I can't picture myself progressing very far without having served as a missionary. While not required to be a member of the Mormon church, missionary service has been a critical and welcome part of my life and growth spirituality. I will be forever grateful that I had the opportunity to serve missions, and look forward to serving in many more.