Hi, I'm Marcus

I'm a Texan, a volunteer missionary, and I'm a Mormon.

About Me

Currently, I am surving a mission in the Nebraska Omaha Mission field. I feel like I've grown more in this short time of serving than ever before in my life. I meet new people everyday and love being a missiononary. Prior to coming on a mission, I went to LDSBC. I plan on getting a degree in Engineering and I hope to go to BYU in the future.

Why I am a Mormon

I was born into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. But that's not why I consider myself a Mormon. Growining up I had always lived by the testiomonies of my family and friends, but the time came when I needed to gain my own testimoney. I didn't have an amazing conversion story, I just reflected on my life and thought about how blessed I was. I have two loving parents who follow the commandments and who have taught me the same. I looked at the rest of the world and saw how so many people don't have what I have. I thought about how blessed I was. Then I just kind of thought to my self. "You know this is true. Why are you even asking?"

So when people ask "Why are you a Mormon?" I tell them I am a Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints because I know it is Christs' restored gospel on this Earth. I know that this church is lead by a prophet of God. I know the Book of Mormon, the keystone of our religion, is a true book. And I know this because I have seen the blessings that come from this gospel.

Personal Stories

Think about your everyday activities. What are things you act upon each day where you cannot see the end results? How does faith move you to action?

I am a missionary, and many personal experience are sure to come. As I teach others, I hope to learn from them as well.

How I live my faith

I feel like living ones faith takes more than just going to church. Our faith should affect every decision we make. And my faith helps me make the right decisions everyday. I am living my faith right now by serving as a Missionary. I have set apart two years of my life to teach the gospel. It hasn't been easy and I have had to sacrifice a lot, but what I have sacrificed is nothing compared to the joy that comes from teaching others the gospel. I love this work!

Does The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints endorse political parties?

Marcus answered...

No. We believe in teaching corret principles, and letting man govern himself.
As members, we paticipate in political activies. But only as concernded citizens, not as memebers of the church.
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Fred answered...

No. Our leaders have always operated from the concept that if we teach one another correct principles, we will then make correct choices and govern ourselves. The Church encourages each person to carefully consider every issue and each candidate and to prayfully seek guidance and then to vote responsibily. We are encouraged to be involved with our communities and nation but the Church does not take political positions or endorse parties or individuals.

Do Mormons worship Joseph Smith?

Alan answered...

No. "Worship" is reserved for members of the Godhead: Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost. Worship means giving absolute devotion, adoration, and submission to someone, and only God is worthy of receiving true worship. God said "Thou shalt have no other gods before me. (Exodus 20:3)" So what do we think about Joseph Smith? He was a mortal man called by God to serve as a prophet, and he was a great prophet. We love Joseph Smith, we study his teachings, and we are grateful for the work he did. But we do not worship him any more than we worship Moses, Elijah, Isaiah, Peter, or any other prophet. We worship God.