Hi, I'm Brad

I'm an IT Auditor. I enjoy creating iPhone apps and playing basketball and racquetball in my spare time. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I grew up in a small town in Oregon and now live in Texas. I lived in the Dominican Republic for a couple years and learned to speak Spanish. I got my degree in Information Systems Management and currently work as an IT Auditor. I enjoy sports, games, technology and any combination of the three. Racquetball and Basketball are my sports of choice.

Why I am a Mormon

Although I was raised Mormon by great parents, I had to make my own decision as a teenager about what was right for me. My heart was converted to Mormonism over a period of time as I read the Book of Mormon daily and became closer to my Savior, Jesus Christ. My life began to transform during my 9th grade year, a time when I really began to become who I am today. Through the inspired words of the Book of Mormon, I learned that God loves me and knows me. I learned that Jesus Christ came to earth to suffer for my sins that I might partake of salvation as I follow him. I learned how to pray and receive answers to my prayers. Since that time as a high school boy, I've had countless experiences that have reaffirmed to my heart that I am living the life that God wants for me. I am so grateful to be a member of His church, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

How I live my faith

Jessica and I have the great privilege at church of teaching the 7 and 8 year old children. Each Sunday we prepare a lesson about a different topic of the gospel and teach it to them- for example, last week we taught them about prophets. These children have been a great joy to teach!

Do Mormons regard the Bible as Holy Scripture and the word of God?

Brad answered...

Before I knew the Book of Mormon was true, I had already gained for myself a testimony that the Bible was true. I remember as a teenager, reading many parts of the Old Testament and all of the New Testament. The teachings of Jesus Christ and his apostles and prophets affected me and helped me develop a relationship with God and my savior. We believe that the Bible is the word of God and that it's Holy Scripture. We believe that God has always called prophets to lead his Church and commanded them to write his words as scripture. The living prophet today continues to teach the word of God, which is written and distributed as modern-day scripture.
Jesus answered...

I personally enjoy The Bible as one of my favorite books. I know it is the word of The Lord. As I read the bible, I also tried to study where it came from. Before joining the church, I did believe that the bible was the word of God. But why? I believed in it before reading it... Well, the reason why I know, is because I ask God and He answered me. There is no other way. I wasn't there when it was translated, so how can I know? Some people just believe that it is true because everybody else says so. Heavenly Father can answer our prayers, why don't we ask Him?

What do Mormons believe about Jesus Christ? Do Mormons believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God?

Adeline answered...

Jesus Christ is the Savior of all humankind, the Son of the Living God, the Messiah, the holy and anointed one of Israel, and He lives today to guide and lead us back to our Heavenly Father.