Hi, I'm Marsha

I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I am a collage graduate with an accounting degree currently working as a mother of two year old twins and a two month old baby.
I love movies and tv.
I have a new found love for all things crafty....sewing, digital scrap booking, quilting, anything that gives me an outlet from lovely whining children.

Why I am a Mormon

I was born into a family that has been Mormon for generations. I was raised by a wonderful single mother who taught me correct principles and then allowed me to make my own choices.
I couldn't imagine my life without the gospel. I am blessed daily by choosing to live as a Mormon.

How I live my faith

I was recently released from a church calling of teaching the 8 year old childrens class. I enjoyed learning from these very smart kids, they are such a great example.
My husband and I battle with our twin two year olds evey night to sit patiently and listen while we read the scriptures. We feel it is important for them to start learning now. After the kids are in bed we look at each other and shake our heads. Time spent together as a family is worth every screaming minute.

Why is family so important to Mormons?

Ben answered...

Because family is so important to God. Why do you think God intoduces Christ as His "only begotten SON in whom I am well pleased" and not something more formal like my servant, the Christ? Why in the scriptures is God referred to as "The Father" more than any other title? why is it that naturally we come into this life into a family, whether functional or not? Families are ordained of God. Agency and human nature is what may cause us to believe other wise.
Family ought to be our foundation of education in this life. I've moved around a lot. I've attended many different schools and one thing I've learned is that it is hard to focus on my goals if I don't have a social network providing acceptance and unity. A support group I can lean on and be there to be leaned on at school. It's a miracle that God has provided that support group for the important lessons in life.
If our families aren't what they could be, we can choose individually to be an example and a friend to them as far as possible. practice the principles of repentence and forgiveness. Understanding that our families are meant to be eternal helps us to not allow the small things to obstruct our relationships.
Matt answered...

We believe that family relationships are the sources of life's greatest joys. We also believe that families can be together forever.

What is being a Mormon like?

Kristin answered...

Many people think that being a Mormon is very strict and holds people back from experiencing all that life has to offer. However, I know that it is the exact opposite. In The Book of Mormon, an ancient governor named Pahoran tells us that the spirit of God is the spirit of freedom. I know this principle to be true. The things of the world bind us with feelings of guilt, sorrow, envy, hatred, doubt, judgment, chaos, and confusion. The things of God bring peace, contentment, happiness, joy, satisfaction, clarity, and love. Through family relationships, The Book of Mormon, communication with a loving Father in Heaven, repentance, baptism, church attendance, and making sacred promises in God's holy temple, I have experienced these feelings of freedom. Being a Mormon is not just something I do, it is who I am! Mormonism is not just a belief, it is a lifestyle. This lifestyle has provided me with clarity, purpose, value, and direction. I will forever proclaim the truthfulness of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints! It is Christ's true church upon the earth. It is the pathway to true joy in this life and the life to come!