Hi, I'm Louvirdia

I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I am a convert to the church. I was born in North Mississippi. I am a single parent. I work in retail, and being a member has made my life easier. And, I love to do aerobics.

Why I am a Mormon

My brother introduced me to the Church, and when I first attended, I thought going to Church was boring. I was used to attending a church that had lots of praising and music, and I didn't want to learn what he wanted to share with me. However, I joined the Church because I knew this was where I belonged, and I always did, despite me not having a strong testimony of all the doctrines. I still didn't know or understand all of those details, but somehow I knew this is what I needed. It took me time to really come to fully understand that the Church was true. Although I didn't have a strong testimony of the doctrines of the Church, I lived the teachings and finally with time the Lord placed me in a location where I could grow and really learn for myself that Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God and that this is the restored Church of Jesus Christ. I know that the Lord loves me enough, that even when I had not been ready to listen to what He wanted me to know, that He led and guided me to help me have this truth in my life, and I would have it no other way. I know the Church is true. I know that Jesus is the Christ.

How I live my faith

I try to live honestly in all that I do. I am dependable and fulfill the responsibilities that come upon me through work and in helping in the children's organization at Church. I try to show love to every person, everyday, because Christ has also shown me love in my life.

Why are only some Mormons allowed into temples? Is there something secret going on in Mormon Temples? What goes on in Mormon Temples?

Adam answered...

There are many different things that happen inside a Mormon Temple. It's a place where members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) make sacred two way promises with God called Covenants. These covenants aren't secret, they're sacred, and so we don't talk about them outside of the temple out of respect for them. Members also go to the temple to be married for time and all eternity. Not just "until death do you part" but even after death. We also perform ordinances such as baptism for people who have died without receiving the opportunity to be baptized. A worthy member is baptized in the place of the deceased.
The temple is a sacred place where the spirit of the Lord is and so one must be worthy to enter. So even members of the church must have a special recommend in order to enter.
Don answered...

Recently I taught a Sunday School lesson about the Apostle Paul who was cast into jail because of being falsely accused of taking non-jews into the holy parts of the ancient temple. The penalty for doing so was death. It caused me to think of the sacredness of the temple, and that people throughout history have gone through a preparation process in order to approach God through temple worship.

In our time, both members of the church and non-members who have not prepared are turned away from the sacred parts of the temple not because of secrets, but rather due to the sacred nature of the temple and the preparation required to go there. Anyone can go to the temple, given they prepare themselves and demonstrate that preparation in a visit with those responsible for qualifying persons for entrance to the temple.

I love the peace that comes from being in the temple, having prepared myself to approach the Lord in His house. I feel His Spirit there. I am grateful that others who are there have prepared themselves in the same way.

Anyone who wants to know more about the nature of the temples can ask any missionary what it takes to qualify to go there. My personal experience and witness is that it is worth qualifying oneself and experiencing the beauty and peace that is constantly there.

What is the Church’s position on abortion?

Charis answered...

The Church recognizes some circumstances that may justify an abortion, such as when pregnancy is the result of incest or rape, when the life or health of the mother is in serious jeopardy, or when the fetus is known to have severe defects that will not allow the baby to survive beyond birth.

Human life is a sacred gift from God. Elective abortion for personal or social convenience is contrary to the will and the commandments of God.