Hi, I'm Christopher

I'm a soldier in the U.S. Army, I've served as a Soldier for 14 years and... I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I really enjoy learning about almost anything and everything that can make me a better person. I feel that when I spend time reading and occasionally going for a run that it helps me to clear my mind and refocus my mind on things that matter most. I do my best to be a good husband to my Wife of 14 years as well as a good father to my three children and I really enjoy the time that I am able to spend with them. Other than my family and becoming a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints I am most proud of my service to my country as a Soldier in the United States Army. I am currently attending college and working on my Bachelors Degree in Business Management and Marketing.

Why I am a Mormon

I joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints when I was 16 years old. I was introduced to The Church by a friend and we made a deal with each other that I would go to their Church if they would go to my Church. I attended The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in a meeting house in East Texas and the spirit was there and bore witness to me that I was in the right place that day. To make sure our deal was honored, my friend went to the church that I had attended hit and miss over the previous few years. While we were there, the Sunday school lesson was totally hostile and negatively bashing "The Mormons". I did not feel even a small portion of the spirit at that meeting and that bore witness to me that that was not the place to be. I was baptized as into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints when I was 16 years old and have had the privilege or receiving the blessing from making that decision since that time.

How I live my faith

I enjoy serving my fellow man by being able to organize meetings, volunteer service projects, and visiting families in need.

What do Mormons believe about family?

Christopher answered...

We believe that when sealed by the proper authority families can be together forever and that the family is a central point in our religious practices.
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Bradley. answered...

The family is a key component to support us in God's plan for gaining immortality and eternal life. All of God's children (all the inhabitants that lived, are living, and will live on Earth) are inseperably connected to each other, both (physically) by our Earthly families and (spiritually) by our Heavenly Father.

Families help us to understand our divine heritage. In this, life takes on purpose and meaning. Our immortal spirits were created by our Heavenly Father before Earthly existance, and we are directly connected to Him in this way. As a spiritual family, our collective purpose on Earth is to follow the commandments of God that lead us to live in heaven with Him again.

Our spirits need to progress, learn, and grow. In order to achieve that, Earthly existance was created as our test. Our Heavenly Father knew that being exposed to opposing forces on Earth was the only way for us to gain knowledge and wisdom.

However, we will not always choose righteousness, and so our Savior, Jesus Christ, is that great mediator to pay the debt of our mistakes. He is the only way by which we can be saved from our sins and transgressions. He is the ultimate example by which direction we need to live our lives. With the support of our earthly kin, we can learn from each other, serve each other, and strengthen our mortal weaknesses by being disciples of Christ. Our families are a gift from God, and we can be together forever.

Do you really believe there is a prophet like Moses alive today?

Phillip answered...

Yes we do! Heavenly Father is the same yesterday today and forever! Today, God has called a prophet to lead and guide us. His name is Thomas S. Monson. He receives revelation for the issues in our day. We can listen to Him and know what our Heavenly Father wants us to do. I know as you follow God's chosen messengers that we can enjoy happiness, safety, and be led back to Him.