Hi, I'm Amanda

I recycle. I dance around my living room. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. I have also lived in Argentina, Idaho and Utah. I love great music, speaking Spanish and playing board games. I teach middle school and I actually think 14 year olds are really funny (most of the time)!

Why I am a Mormon

I am a Mormon because it makes me happy. I believe that God wants all of His children to experience peace and happiness even during hard times. He guided both of my parents to join the Church and my parents taught me how to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ as a child. As I have lived what I have been taught, I have discovered more peace and joy in my life.

I am a Mormon because ever since I was baptized and became a member at age 8 I have felt that the Church of Jesus Christ was true. I knew then and I know now that as I live what is true and follow my conscience I will be truly at peace.

I am a Mormon most importantly because it has brought me closer to Jesus Christ. It's not just that I know stories about Jesus Christ--I know Him and I love Him.

How I live my faith

I serve others in my church by planning for and encouraging members of our congregation to attend the temple together. I also visit 3 sisters in my ward (congregation) each month to find out how they are doing and share a message with them. We always pray together before we leave and I try to pray for them and their families on my own time as well.

I served as a missionary for a year and a half in Argentina. I studied the Gospel, served people in need and spent most of my time teaching others who wanted to learn more.

How can I know Mormonism is true?

Amanda answered...

God will tell you (see James 1:5 in the New Testament). We can know the truth by first pondering things out in our minds and then asking God if what we have pondered is true. God will answer us by putting good feelings in our hearts that something is true. You can pray to God right now and ask Him if Mormonism is true. He has answered my prayers and He will answer your prayers.

At age 14 after I finished reading the Book of Mormon entirely, I knelt down and asked God if it was true. He answered me with a thought that came into my mind--every time I read the Book of Mormon I felt really good. On my knees God confirmed to me that those good feelings came from Him and that was His way of letting me know that the book was true.
Ian answered...

Live it. If you can commit to yourself and God to give all you have to discovering for yourself if the church is true through living the principles taught and asking God, in the name of Christ, to reveal the truth to you, I can give you my personal witness you will feel in your heart the comforting reassurance that you have found the truth. Moroni 10:3-5

What will the Mormon missionaries talk about when they visit my home?

Max answered...

We will talk about gods love for all of us down here on earth.
we will talk about how you can be with your family and loved ones forever.
we will talk about how the gospel of jesus christ has been restored to the earth and the evidence of this restoration which is found in the book of mormon.
we will talk about how god continues to talk to his children like he did in biblicial times!
we will talk about the steps that you need to take to insure eternal happines!
we will talk about any other questions you may have about god, Jesus Christ, and about this church.
we have the truth to share. why dont you just talk to one of us?