Hi, I'm Julie

I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I am a Mom and a wife. I like to have fun and spend time with my family. I support higher eductaion. And I am a avid Boise State Broncos Fan.

Why I am a Mormon

Before I became LDS, I was rasied Lutheran. My Grandfather was a Lutheran Preacher before he passed on. My Uncle is still a bishop in the Lutheran Church. Growing up Lutheran I went to church because I had to, not because I wanted too. I never felt the Heavenly Father alot. Then I met a wonderful man and he was LDS and so I heard many things about the Church, some good and some bad but, I wanted to discover for myself what was true and what was false and what the church was all about. Then I started to take the lessons from the missionaries, and after the lessons I found out that my heart was hardened and I couldnt join the church yet. Then a good friend of ours who was LDS also started reading the scriptures with me and disscusing any questions I had. I remember that it was pioneer day and this friend had come over to discuss with me why it was so improtant to us as Mormans, as I was reading from the Book Of Mormon a feeling came over me and filled me up with so much warmth and happiness. I knew that the Book Of Mormon was true at that moment. I then went and prayed and was told that everything I had learned was true. I then took the lessons again and knowing it was true I made the decision to get baptized. And on November 22nd 2009 I became a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I can testify to you that ever since I became a member I have never felt closer to the Heavenly Father and I am filled to the core with the Holy Ghost. It has made my life a whole lot better. I know that the Church is theTRUE and correct Church and I am assured of that everyday.

How I live my faith

I now have a 2 year old little girl, and we are teaching her to sing songs and learn gospel principles. I teach 8 and 9 year old in Sunday School each week. I also go visit a few sisters in the ward at least once a month. I like to sing and I joined the ward Choir. By reading the scriptures and saying daily prayers to my Heavenly Father I enjoy my life and my faith more then I ever thought possible.

How can we come to know our Father in Heaven?

Richard Maden answered...

Just start out with a small prayer to God and just this one act will start you on a path that will bring you into a relationship with Him. Don't be afraid to ask for guidance from the missionaries this is the thing they live for.
Britta answered...

I have come to know our Father in Heaven through private prayer and service. As I pray and receive answers through impressions and feelings, I am able to assist in His work. At other times, I have been comforted at the times when I needed it most by a very real presence. I feel His love as I serve others and I can feel His love for them.

Do Mormons only help Mormons?

Robert answered...

Absolutely not! I grew up in the church and I'd say the number of people that I've helped in the church is significantly smaller than the number of people I've assisted out side the church. This is not to say I don't help my fellow church members. We believe that we are all children of our Heavenly Father. And by that reasoning we are all brothers and sisters. I take that to heart and when I see someone in need I try to help to the best of my ability and training. Organized service projects aside, I've helped several stranded motorists on the side of the road. I give food to people I've seen that appear to be hungry on the side of the road. And for a long time, when I was growing up, my dad and I would do Meals on Wheels for those in need. I've volunteered at soup kitchens more recently. And during times of widely known hurricanes, I've volunteered on clean up crews multiple times. There is a song we have in our church called "Because I Have Been Given Much." I don't want to post the entire lyrics here, but they are available on a popular search engine. That song is very poignant to me and has always been near and dear to my heart. Also being a former Boy Scout, I have tried to uphold both the Scout Law and Oath to this day. I love my Heavenly Father, and I love my fellow man and want to do all I can to help others in any way I can.