Hi, I'm Taylor

I am an avid Jazz fan, I believe that living the "fundamentals" can get you anywhere, and I am a Mormon.

About Me

I am from a little town. I have lived there for most of my life. This little community is about as close to a family as my own, and we treat each other with kindness and charity. This community has shaped me, I believe, to become the hardworking progressive person that I am today. I have studied General Engineering at a college and I loved it. I am currently postponing my major by serving a full time mission in the Nebraska Omaha mission, and I am loving it!

Why I am a Mormon

I was born into a Mormon family. So as a child I was expected because of good parents to go to church and learn of the gospel of Jesus Christ. I did not really make any choice to believe in what I was doing with my time until I was in high school. The emotions, stress, hormones and everything else in high school were very irritating and I learned soon (through seminary lessons) that the best way to turn for comfort and joy was the gospel of Jesus Christ. From there I began to see the world different around me. I was no longer thinking about myself, but I was thinking about how I could serve others and help them feel the same Spirit that I was feeling. So I read the Book of Mormon for the first time and did as Moroni asks in Moroni chapter ten verses three through five. I asked whether or not these things that I had been reading were true. I was answered simply and powerfully that the Book of Mormon was true and that all things in the Gospel of Jesus Christ were true as well.

Personal Stories

Please share your feelings/testimony of Joseph Smith.

I know that Joseph Smith is a prophet of God. That he through the power of God restored the Church of Jesus Christ back on the earth once again! I know because I have read of his "fruits" or in other words the Book of Mormon. Which is convincing evidence that he really was a prophet. I know that God still loves us because He appeared to Joseph in the grove of trees. Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ did in reality appear to Joseph Smith! As a result of that visit and many other events that led to the LDS church we can all benefit from the love and comfort of our Savior Jesus Christ, and all that we have to do to know whether or not our church is true is simply to pray.

How I live my faith

I live my faith by following the basics of the gospel. I pray every day multiple times to my Heavenly Father. I read His word in the scriptures every night. I attend church meetings every Sunday, and I try to become a better person everyday through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Also because I have been given much through the Gospel of Jesus Christ I too must give by sharing two years of my life to serve as a full time missionary.

Who is the Mormon prophet today?

Taylor answered...

God has called prophets to lead His Church in our day, just as He did anciently. The current prophet and President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is Thomas S. Monson. He is assisted by two counselors—Henry B. Eyring and Dieter F. Uctdorf. Together, they make up the First Presidency of the Church much like Peter, James, and John after Christ’s death.

All members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles are apostles and prophets. The current Apostles are

* Boyd K. Packer
* L. Tom Perry
* Russell M. Nelson
* Dallin H. Oaks
* M. Russell Ballard
* Richard G. Scott
* Robert D. Hales
* Jeffrey R. Holland
* David A. Bednar
* Quentin L. Cook
* D. Todd Christofferson
* Neil L. Andersen

I know Thomas S. Monson is a prophet of God because I have listened and heeded his teachings. By doing so I have found myself growing closer to God and Jesus Christ. I have also prayed to know if he is a prophet. I can now say that I know that Thomas S. Monson is a prophet of God and he is the mouthpiece of our Heavenly Father, and if we listen to what he says and do it we will become closer to God.
Mark answered...

God through out the ages has spoken to His children through living prophets. We have a prophet today, named Thomas S. Monson. He is a prophet just like Moses, Abraham or Peter. My wife and I, were blessed to be personally called by President Monson to serve a mission. For 2 hours we sat in his office as he taught us. We felt his spirit and his love. I know that he is a prophet. This is the Savior’s church and He leads this church just as he did anciently through a living prophet. As we follow President Monson’s teaching and example we will be blessed to draw nearer to the Savior.

What do Mormons believe about family?

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.