Hi, I'm Bruce

I grew up in Daytona Beach and am a social worker who works with the blind and visually impaired veterans.

About Me

I have been married for over 30 years, have 5 children and 2 grandchildren.
I enjoy reading, watching sports, biking, traveling to national and state parks.
Going to the beach and the fresh water springs in Florida are great too!!

Why I am a Mormon

I have received a spiritual witness that Jesus is the Christ and that he has restored his gospel on the earth in preparation for his second coming through the prophet Joseph Smith.

The understanding of where I came from, why I am here and where I will go when this life ends has helped me live a life with purpose and meaning.

Knowing that my family can be eternal has allowed me to put things in perspective when facing the challenges that come into everyone's life.

The standards set forth by living prophets have been a source of blessing and safety for me and my family.

This is why after over 54 years I am and continue to be a Mormon!!

Personal Stories

Why do Mormons go on missions?

To help bring the good news of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ to all of His children.

Which of the Savior’s teachings have influenced you in your life?

The golden rule of treating others as you would want to be treated has always been a guiding principle for me to live my life by.

How I live my faith

I attend weekly meetings at church and serve in a leadership position that allows me to meet with members of 12 congregations throughout north central Florida.

As a home teacher I visit members of our congregation on at least a monthly basis.

We hold a family home evening weekly and read scriptures on a regular basis.

We attend the Orlando Florida Temple and attend weekly sacrament and other Sunday meetings.

Mormons believe Jesus Christ is their Savior. Why do we need a Savior?

Bruce answered...

As we come into this world the Lord knew that we would make choices that were contrary to the commandments These sins keep us from being able to live again with our heavenly father. The savior took upon himself our sins that will allow us to overcome the physical and spiritual death that came into the world as part of the fall of Adam and Eve. While all will live again after this life thanks to the atonement of Christ, we must accept Christ, have faith in him and accept the ordinances of baptism to overcome the spiritual death or separation from God after this life.
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Devin answered...

We all mess up with things we can't go back and fix. Jesus can fix it.

Do Mormons practice polygamy?

Sterling answered...

Today, Mormons are commonly associated with polygamy, even though the practice was discontinued in the Mormon Church in 1890 - over 120 years ago!
Today there are still some who claim to be Mormon and who practice polygamy, but it should be recognized that they are not part of our Church - anyone belonging to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints today who practices polygamy is excommunicated and their names are removed from our rosters.
In modern revelation, we learn that we are never supposed to practice this unless specifically told to by the Lord (through the prophet) as was the case with Solomon and David in the Old Testament.

Know that we do not want to practice polygamy. I don't know any Mormons who do. We know that if we were asked to, the Lord would help us to understand why, as He will with any commandment. However, until that day (which we do not expect to ever come), we will neither practice it nor look forward to doing so.