Hi, I'm Lot

I'm a student, I'm a cancer survivor, I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I'm a university student of actuarial science. I enjoy indoor and outdoor sports such as hiking, motorbiking, basketball and soccer. I enjoy staying current on political matters and eating italian food. I recently finished chemotherapy and am now a cancer survivor.

Why I am a Mormon

I am a Mormon for many different reasons, but the most compelling reason is because I have personally felt a witness from the Holy Ghost that the Book of Mormon is the word of God and that Joseph Smith was a true prophet. Once I came to know these two things, I knew that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the Lord's true church established on the earth. This testimony came from following the promise in the Book of Mormon. The promise tells us that if we will read and ponder about the Book of Mormon and then ask our Heavenly Father with faith, sincerity, and real intent to know if it is true, then He will send the Holy Ghost to our hearts to confirm that it is true. I know that this promise is real because I have personally felt that confirming witness from the Holy Ghost. The feelings are hard for me to describe but they were feelings that spoke right to my heart and in a way that I could never deny them.

Personal Stories

How has the Book of Mormon brought you closer to God?

The Book of Mormon helps me to understand what my Heavenly Father expects of me and it helps me to feel of His love. Every time that I read the Book of Mormon looking for I help I find it. I know the Book of Mormon is true because when I study it I am able to feel the Holy Spirit. Reading the Book of Mormon helps me to know that Jesus Christ lives. It helps me to know that if I follow His commandments that I will be happy and will return to live with Him someday. This knowlegde gives me hope and strength.

Why do Mormons go on missions?

Serving a mission is one of many ways that we can share with others the things that make us the most happy. Jesus Christ left the apostles with a charge to take the gospel into all the world so that everybody would have the opportunity to feel of the peace and joy that only living the gospel brings. Mormons serve missions to better share what we know to be true. When we share our feelings about the things that we have found to be true and invite others to find out for themselves, it allows them the opportunity to come to the knowledge of the truth and personally feel the hope and strength that comes with that knowledge.

How I live my faith

I live my faith by daily striving to follow the example of Jesus Christ. I try to treat others with kindness and respect Daily prayer and scripture study helps me find ways that I can better myself and how to help others. I attend church on Sunday to partake of the sacrament and to study from the scriptures.

Who wrote the Book of Mormon?

Lot answered...

The Book of Mormon was written by ancient prophets who lived in the Americas. It is similar to the Bible in that it is a compilation of writings from many different prophets. Joseph Smith did not write the Book of Mormon but rather translated by the power of God the writings of these ancient prophets.
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Casey Dickson answered...

The Book of Mormon is a record of the ancient inhabitants of America, and their dealings with God; namely, the native Americans. God is no respector of persons; He loves all His children. He wants us all to make it back to live with Him; the Book of Mormon is proof to me that God loves all people of all nations; why would he only give His Word to just the Children of Israel?
The Book of Mormon was written by the prophets that were called of God on the American Continent; they too testifed that Jesus is the Christ, and he would surely come to redeem us from our sins. The book gets it's name from the prophet Mormon, who collected the individual records kept by prophets throughout the centuries, and complied them into one volume, written on gold plates. He gave them to his son, Moroni, who buried them in a hill by what is now known as Upstate New York. Centuries later, a young man named Joseph Smith, who wanted to know which church was true, had a vision of God the Father and His Son, who told him the truth was lost over the years, and he would be a tool in the Lord's hands to restore what was lost. A few years later, that same Moroni who buried the plates, visited Joseph as an angel of the Lord, and directed him to the ancient record. Through the gift on power of God, he was able to translate the book into English. The Book of Mormon helps us understand the fullness of the Gospel; with the Bible, we can discover God's will for us.

Can you tell me about Mormon customs: how you dress for church, what holidays you celebrate, etc.?

Graeme answered...

Mormon customs throughout the world do not vary widely. In fact in my travels around the world, the church is one big family which welcomes you as one of their own. Most of the major national and Christian holidays are celebrated Christmas, Easter, New Years when ever oit occurs, and nation's founding, and personal birthdays. Mormons dress up for Sunday services. When traveling, casual, modest clothing is normal. For other activities, any modest attire is acceptable. There are occasional "theme" activities with approprite dress.