Hi, I'm Ken

I grew up in Southern California. I have been a police officer for 27 years. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I am a police officer in a very well known city in Southern California. (I am not allowed to use my current department's name unless it is for work). I have worked there for over twenty one years and before that I was a Beverly Hills cop! It has been very difficult to stay active in the Church while working every shift imaginable over the years, but I have managed to do it. My wife, Liz, and I have four children. Two of them are married and I have one grand daughter. Our son is on a mission in New York and we have a daughter still at home in high school. I am getting close to retiring from the police department. I guess you could say my hobby is The Church, my family, my wife, and I am somewhat of a runner but not nearly as fast as I used to be! I have learned that God cannot be just a positive influence in your life. God has to be the defining influence in your life. I absolutely love serving in the Church. I love following the Prophet.

Why I am a Mormon

I am a Mormon because I know that Heavenly Father is really there and he knows who I am. I found this out when I was 17 years old. I said a prayer in my bedroom one night and I really did feel God listening to me. During that prayer, I realized God knows who I am. I know He pays attention to what we do because He is concerned about us and loves us. I am so thankful to know that Jesus Christ is my Savior. I am even more thankful to know He is the Savior for my wife and children too. I know I will meet Him someday and He will be glad to see me and my family!

How I live my faith

I live my religion by striving to know what God wants me to do. I believe God answers prayers and He has not left us alone in this sometimes cruel world. I love helping other people and being a member of the Mormon church gives me frequent opportunities to do so. I have had many responsibilities in my church. Each of them have been volunteer assignments commonly referred to as "callings." I have taught lessons to teenagers and helped organized weekly activities for them. I have been in charge of a men's organization and have taught Sunday School for adults. All of it has been richly rewarding and helps keep me on the straight and narrow path.

What do Mormons believe happens to us after we die? What do Mormons believe about life after death?

Ken answered...

During this mortal life, we are eternal souls and we just happen to have a body here on Earth. When our body dies, it is not the end of our lives. We go to where the Savior, Jesus Christ, is waiting to see us again. We will see our family members there and we will continue to learn about Heavenly Father. Some time soon after the Savior is resurrected, we will be resurrected. This means our bodies and our spirits, which make our soul, will be brought back together. Everyone who has ever lived will be resurrected and everyone will someday get to meet Heavenly Father. If we have lived the way the Savior taught, it will be a joyous occasion!

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

Nate answered...

The fundamental principle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is the faith in, reliance upon, and relationship with Jesus Christ. We regard Jesus Christ as the Savior of the world. Everyone on the earth today has made mistakes. All of us have come short of the perfect example that Christ set for us. The problem is the laws of God state that “no unclean person…hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.” (Ephesians 5:5) Because of these laws, we needed a way to be cleansed from these sins and mistakes. God knew that we would fall short of perfection and by His grace he provided us a Savior, Jesus Christ. Being a perfect soul without blemish, Jesus was capable and willing to take upon Himself our sins. Because He paid the penalty for our sins, the atonement, we must take upon ourselves His name to reap the blessings of forgiveness. We do this by having faith in Christ, admitting and repenting of our sins, and being baptized in the true and restored church of Jesus Christ.