Hi, I'm Steve Summers

I have a personal relationship with God, and Jesus Christ is my savior. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

We are a busy family with 4 children, ranging in ages from 4 to 15 years old. We live in Auburn Washington and have a wide range of interests, from performing music to running to spending time with each other. We have all the challenges of raising a young family- busy schedules, peer pressure, education, finances... We rely heavily on our faith to give us strength in the hard times. We are mindful of the grace of God in the good times. At all times we look to God for guidance, comfort, and support. The Church helps us nurture our relationship with God and with Jesus Christ.

Why I am a Mormon

Life today is difficult. If we let it, life would tear our family apart and leave each of us discouraged and broken. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints teaches us to rely on the grace of God to overcome these challenges. More than teaching, the Church provides the ordinances that allow us to bind ourselves to God - we promise to follow His laws, and we receive access to His Holy Spirit to give us strength, comfort, and forgiveness. I have felt a real power at times in my life, and I've seen that power bless the lives of people around me. This is why I'm a Mormon. More than just a hope for blessings in the life to come, I receive blessings in this life that help me every day.

How I live my faith

My faith is a part of my life, every day. I hope it is apparent at work, where I strive to be ethical, fair, and "an example of the believers." My faith also guides every decision I make for my family. As instructed by our leaders, I hold Family Night each Monday night for my family and this has brought tremendous blessings into our family and into the lives of my children. We read scriptures together regularly, and we pray as a family. I spend time with my children and much of that time is doing things recommended by the church - serving other people, learning, and growing together.

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

Steve Summers answered...

Jesus Christ has many roles that were assigned him by God the Father. Among these roles is that he is a member of the Godhead, and with God the Father and the Holy Ghost he directs the plan for our eternal salvation. Jesus Christ is our Savior and he lived on earth, established his church, taught his Gospel, was crucified, and paid the physical and emotional price for my sins. By relying wholly upon him I can be forgiven and return to live with him and my Father in Heaven after I leave this life.
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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.

Do Mormons worship Joseph Smith?

Chris answered...

Simple Answer: No.

Detailed Answer: See below.

Saying that Joseph Smith is the founder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint (LDS) may cause a misunderstanding for some. LDS doctrine teaches that Jesus Christ is the head of the church, and that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the same church that existed in Old Testament and New Testament times. The "of Latter-day Saints" in the church's name denotes that this is the last dispensation before Jesus Christ's Second Coming, or the last period of time in which the Lord has at least one authorized servant on the earth who bears the keys of the holy priesthood. The Old Testament and New Testament discuss various dispensations when Christ's church existed on the earth in its authentic state.

So, what is the importance of Joseph Smith in relation to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Like Noah, Abraham, and Moses, Joseph Smith was a Prophet of God. He was simply a man called to speak for the Lord and played a key role in the restoration of Christ's church here upon the earth in these latter-days. Like Noah, Abraham, and Moses, we do not worship Joseph Smith, but study his life and teachings to better understand the will of God. Joseph Smith may had been a leader, but he was not and is not the head of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The head of the church is clearly stated in the church's name. The Church of "Jesus Christ" of Latter-day Saints