Hi I'm Aaron

About Me

I have an awesome wife and two amazing children. I study animation with hopes of one day earning a living doing what I love. I'm a huge basketball fan, and watch more than I play due to my type-1 osteogenesis imperfecta, aka the brittle bone disease.

Why I am a Mormon

I was born a Mormon, but my family was less-active until I was about 8, when my mom was in a serious car accident which she barely survived. It was then that she decided she wanted her family to return to the peace the Savior brings, so we started going back to Church. I will never forget how her testimony caught fire as she came back to activity-- she read and studied as much as she could in the scriptures and other books to learn about the Savior and what His Atonement meant to her personally. Likewise I will never forget her teaching me about Heavenly Father's love for His children, and how that love can be a powerful guide in my decision-making. The Gospel is the most important thing in the world to me. Everything that is good in my life--my family, my friends, my career, my peace-- I owe to my Savior. Without Jesus Christ, I wouldn't have anything to hope for. I'm so grateful, for instance, that my wife and I get to be together and make each other smile for eternity! It thrills me to know that our children will be with us forever, that we can be a happy and loving family for time and all eternity. We still go through hard stuff like anybody else, but it's amazing how powerful the hope that the Savior offers us can be.

Personal Stories

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

The Book of Mormon is such an amazing book. It teaches the Gospel of Christ in such simplicity. Through it we learn of Jesus Christ and why He came to earth, and how we can be made clean through His Atonement through faith on His name. The Book of Mormon has changed my life again and again by pointing me to Christ.

How I live my faith

I teach Sunday School to our local group of married students. I also enjoy getting to know my ancestors through family history.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the Atonement of Jesus Christ? Why was it necessary for Jesus Christ to sacrifice His life?
Aaron answered...

None of us are perfect. We all make mistakes and fall short of the perfection of God. But we must be clean to be with Him, for no unclean thing can dwell in His presence. That is why Jesus Christ, our Savior and elder brother, volunteered to live a sinless life then pay for our sins. In His infinite love and mercy, He offered Himself to pay the debts that we incur for our own sins and weaknesses. Through the Atonement, all mankind can be forgiven of their sins if they repent and exercise faith in Christ. Show more Show less

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Al answered...

The Atonement is the ultimate sacrifice that Christ was willing to make. He suffered ALL of our pains and sorrows. Took upon us the guilt of our sins. Made it possible to become clean so we can dwell in the presence of our Heavenly Father. I know the Atonement is real. I have had many spiritual bumps and bruises,and will continue to get them as I live my life. I'm trying my absolute best to keep the commandments, but sometimes I mess up. However, through repentance, I can become clean again. Not only can we become clean from sin, but we can turn to Christ, and receive help ANY TIME!!! Life gets tough, but I know that if I remain faithful, and pray always, especially in times of need, He is there. He always has been. He always will be. I am so thankful for the pure love that our Savior has for us. That He loves us enough to give his own life for the sake of everysingle one of us as individuals. He did it ALL for us. Never has someone suffered so much pain. Nobody has the capacity to take on such a task except for Him. I am truly grateful for the Atonement that Jesus Christ has provided for us. Show more Show less

Who wrote the Book of Mormon?
Zack. answered...

The introduction of the Book of Mormon begins claiming that "[it] is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the Bible. It is a record of God’s dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the Americas and contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel." It continues on to add that "the book was written by many ancient prophets by the spirit of prophecy and revelation." Just as the Bible was written by many ancient prophets, namely Moses, Isaiah, John the Revelator, etc, the Book of Mormon was written by ancient prophets such as Nephi, Alma, Ether, Mormon, Moroni etc. God has called men from the beginning of time to receive revelation and guide His children; we have evidence in the Bible of His dealings in Israel... but if we are truly all God's children and He loves each of us, why would he lead a portion of His people and leave another in darkness? He would not do it. He would become a partial God if He were to do so, and He has never, and will never, be a partial God. Just as He called these men to bring truth to the people of Israel, He also brought those same truths to another portion of His children through prophets in the ancient Americas. In John 10:16, Jesus gave evidence of another people under Him saying; "And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd." The people in ancient America fell among the sheep He spoke of, and the Book of Mormon came forth from them. Show more Show less

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