Hi, I'm Candice

I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I am a wife and mother of 3 children. My job is to take care of the children while my husband runs our business. I like to be outside working or playing with my kids. Summer is my favorite time of year and my favorite place to go is to the mountains..

Why I am a Mormon

I am a mormon because I have come to realize I can't live my life alone. I need the companionship of the Holy Ghost to guide me, teach me, and to help me along this journey of life. I have spent a good portion of my life working alone and one day I came to the conclusion that I just can't do it all by myself. I need Christ in my life. I try everyday to seek the Holy Ghost so that I may know what my Father in Heaven and his Son would have me do. I know that this is the only true church on the earth today and it is because of this Church I can come to know who I am and what my purpse is. That is why I am Mormon

Personal Stories

How has the Book of Mormon brought you closer to God?

When Christ asks us to come unto him, it is by his words that we find him. The Book of Mormon are his words and by reading the Book of Mormon I have found Christ, and through Christ I have come to know who God is and my relationship to him. I know that I am a daughter of God and that he knows me on a personal level and that he can be a guiding influence in my life. I gained all of this by reading the Book of Mormon.

How I live my faith

I take care and fellowship a few women I go to church with. I also make sure that other women of my church are doing the same. Everyone needs a friend!

Are all Mormons required to serve a mission?

Candice answered...

No, but it is suggested that all worthy young men ages 19 serve a mission
Nick answered...

"Required" is an interesting word when it comes to faith and religion. In the Mormon Church no one is "required" to serve a mission. Church membership is not revoked for not serving a mission. In this sense, they are not required, yet serving a mission is encouraged at many stages in life and in many different capacities throughout the world.

Missionary service is a tremendous blessing, a challenge, and one of the main focuses of the faith. The life of Jesus Christ was the life of a missionary in many respects. Performing service for one another, preaching the glad message of the gospel, and increasing the faith and dedication of God's children are exemplified in Christ's life and mirrored by those in missionary service.

To dedicate a portion of one's life in service propels those who serve and those who are served into a better life. During my two year mission to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and during my two year service mission with LDS Family Services, I was greatly blessed and strengthened. (I hope those whom I served found some value in my service as well.) That strength has taught me to better navigate this life, has kept my family relations intact, and has been the method of helping others overcome their trials as well.

Spiritually speaking, I don't find value in reflecting on what my life would be like without serving a mission. Instead, I rejoice in knowing that without that time in missionary service my life would be significantly less happy and productive. In my life, serving a mission has taken on many of the characteristics of a "required" act since I can't picture myself progressing very far without having served as a missionary. While not required to be a member of the Mormon church, missionary service has been a critical and welcome part of my life and growth spirituality. I will be forever grateful that I had the opportunity to serve missions, and look forward to serving in many more.

Are Mormons Christians?

Richie answered...

Yes. We believe Jesus Christ is our Savior and we follow His teachings. We believe He is essential for salvation.