Hi, I'm Donald

I'm a Chiropractor, married and father of 3, and, I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I am a chiropractor in California. I am married, have 3 grown kids, and no grandkids as of yet. I am looking forward to my kids getting married and starting their own families, so that we may enjoy the blessings of grandkids.

Why I am a Mormon

I am a Mormon because I have prayed and received answers to my prayers regarding the Book of Mormon, prophets, and the need of being baptized. Having the gospel in my life brings me joy and happiness. I like to go to church, and help serve others. I know that through prayer, everyone can receive a witness pertaining to what they should do.

How I live my faith

My belief in God is not just on Sunday's. I believe that God wants us to be good examples, and one way is to strive to be a good person. I was taught that actions speak louder than words. I believe that the commandments were given to help us be better people, and to become more Christ-like. By no means am I perfect, and it is sometimes difficult to be obedient, but through prayer, most things become easier.

What is the First Vision?

Donald answered...

In the 1800's a boy named Joseph Smith wanted to join a church. Since there were many churches around, he wasn't sure which church to join. He read in the Bible, James 1:5, which said if you don't know something, ask of God, or pray. He decided to pray and God and His Son, Jesus Christ appeared to him. That was called the First Vision.
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What do Mormons believe concerning the doctrine of grace?

Tamara Forsyth answered...

We are all saved by grace no matter how we have lived our life, as long as we believe in Christ and believe that he is our Savior. Most Christian religions believe that this is all there is to being saved. Mormons believe this for the part of being saved in which the body of flesh is reunited with the spirit. For this part of being saved, yes, Mormons believe that all people, no matter how they have lived their lives, will be saved and have their body reunited with their spirit at the resurrection through the grace of God. However, Mormons also believe there is another part to Christ's atonement and being saved, and that refers to his taking on of our sins. To be saved from our sins, and take upon us the name of Christ such that his atonement will wash away our sins and we will have everlasting life in God's presence, we must repent of our sins. After we have done all that we can do, then the grace of God will wash away our sins because of Christ's atoning sacrifice on our behalf.