Hi, I'm Ken

I was born in Hawaii. I live and work in California as an engineer. Life has meaning and brings me happiness. I'm a Mormon.BR

About Me

I am husband to a wonderful wife and we are the parents of five great children. I work in the aerospace industry. I am active in the community, I love the outdoors, I enjoy college sports and I am a Giants baseball fan. I really enjoy hiking and canyoneering, and most sports.

Why I am a Mormon

I believe the teachings of the gospel of Jesus Christ. I have enjoyed the fruits of obedience to His commandments. I have read the Book of Mormon and I believe that the Book of Mormon complements the Bible in testifying of the divinity of Jesus Christ. I believe that the Book of Mormon and the Bible are the words of God.

Life presents many challenges and I am not immune to hardship. The gospel of Jesus Christ gives me motivation to continue in faith even as I struggle. I know the prize of being together with my family forever is worth the effort.

The plan of happiness taught by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gives real meaning to my life and I find peace in knowing that I am a child of a loving god who knows me by name. On a daily basis, I receive answers to my prayers as I strive to faithfully observe the commandments of God. It is really quite amazing to observe the hand of the Lord assisting me in my work and other daily activities.

How I live my faith

I love spending time with my family. I love supporting my children in their activities. Family is an important part of our faith. I want my children to do more, see more, and be better than I am.

I am active in the community, volunteering in schools and in community volunteer activities. I enjoy working with other community voluteers. I am a volunteer leader in church, working with adults and youth and families.

A friend once commented that if I spent as much time and effort in making money as I do in volunteer activities, I would be a very wealthy man. I have been blessed with a wonderful family and great friends. Money can't buy these blessings. I enjoy service.

Do Mormons only help Mormons?

Ken answered...

Latter-day Saints help all of God's children. Service is huge part of my life. The church has donated over a billion dollars in cash and material assistance in over 167 countries, with assistance going to people of all faiths and creeds.

We are encouraged to serve in our neighborhoods and communities. I believe I meet the best people from all faiths as I serve. It is a lot of fun. I think people who serve have the best children and these are the young people I want to be friends of my children, irrespective of race or creed.

Many have commented that we would be a wealthy family if I channeled our time and energy into making money instead of community service. I would not trade the blessings and joy of service for money.
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Robert answered...

Absolutely not! I grew up in the church and I'd say the number of people that I've helped in the church is significantly smaller than the number of people I've assisted out side the church. This is not to say I don't help my fellow church members. We believe that we are all children of our Heavenly Father. And by that reasoning we are all brothers and sisters. I take that to heart and when I see someone in need I try to help to the best of my ability and training. Organized service projects aside, I've helped several stranded motorists on the side of the road. I give food to people I've seen that appear to be hungry on the side of the road. And for a long time, when I was growing up, my dad and I would do Meals on Wheels for those in need. I've volunteered at soup kitchens more recently. And during times of widely known hurricanes, I've volunteered on clean up crews multiple times. There is a song we have in our church called "Because I Have Been Given Much." I don't want to post the entire lyrics here, but they are available on a popular search engine. That song is very poignant to me and has always been near and dear to my heart. Also being a former Boy Scout, I have tried to uphold both the Scout Law and Oath to this day. I love my Heavenly Father, and I love my fellow man and want to do all I can to help others in any way I can.

What is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' attitude regarding homosexuality and same sex marriage?

Jim answered...

I have a testimony of the "The Family: A Proclamation to the World." It is scripture because it is the word of God coming to us through an inspired Prophet, Gordon B. Hinckley, prior President of the Church, and living Apostles. It clearly states, “We believe that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God." As long as a person abstains from homosexual relations and cultivates wholesome thoughts, they worthy before God. The Church does not and will not ever condone "gay bashing." I see same-sex attraction as a special challenge to overcome in this life, and not a curse. God loves all of his children unconditionally, but that does not mean that He condones sexual relations outside the bounds of a legal marriage between a man and a woman. I bear my witness that the Atonement made by Jesus Christ is not only has the power to save us from physical death and redeem us from sin, but it also the power to transform our lives. As we yield ourselves to Christ and seek to do his will, we will find the grace and healing to deal with whatever challenges or circumstances life deals to us.