Hi, I'm Cassie

I'm a military brat and an aspiring writer attending school fulltime for English. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I like to write. Mostly fantasy or science fiction but recently I've gotten into steampunk and modern romance the not bad kind. I'm currently attending school as an English Major and I'm not sure what I'll do when I'm finished. At present I have a few options but I plan on keeping them open for as long as possible. I like to travel and one of my ultimate goals is to visit every temple in the world. I've currently made my first international dent when I visited Seoul, South Korea last summer. Aside from writing I've recently picked up oil painting. I have absolutely no talent but as with the wise servents in the New Testament parable, I'm taking what talents I have and I'm expanding them to include others. Will I ever be any good? Well, I'll never be Michelangelo but I think I'll improve. It's all about staying positive ^_^

Why I am a Mormon

I'm a Mormon because it's where I feel I belong. One of the greatest things about this church is that, no matter where you go, it's always home. I remember once, I was working in California seven days a week. I was alone, I was tired, I was depressed and even a little scared. My fifth week there, I ran into the missionaries at Best Buy and they told me that a chapel was near by.

That Sunday I went to church for the first time in over a month and I'd never felt so at peace. It was a Spanish ward, so I couldn't understand a word they said, but it didn't matter because I already knew what they were saying.

Jesus Christ lives. He loves me. He knows me. He cares how I feel and what happens to me. That's why those missionaries were there when I needed them, because He's always there when I need Him.

How I live my faith

One of my professors once said, "...if you truely, honestly believe something with your whole heart, there's no way to hide it. It shows in everything that you do." So while holding callings and bearing my testamony are all things that I do, the greatest way I live my faith, is by believing. Because if I believe, people will notice.

What is being a Mormon like?

Cassie answered...

Being a Mormon is just like being anyone else. We eat, sleep, go to work, vote, date, marry, etc. There are, of course, things that we don't do such as drink or smoke, see explicit films or pictures, but I think that helps us become better people. By avoiding temptations we're able to live happier, fuller lives while still enjoying those things that God put us on Earth to enjoy. We were placed on this Earth to be happy and, for me, that's what being a Mormon is like-being happy.
Shawn answered...

Being a Mormon is like being yourself but you will find more happiness through the gospel of Jesus Christ so you will a better yourself you won’t want to do the things you know are wrong. People will know that you are following Christ and they will respect you for that even if they tease you about it at first. You don’t have to change your personality but you will change the way you look at life and find more respect and love for Christ and what He did for you and for me.

What do Mormons believe concerning the doctrine of grace?

Kevin answered...

Mormons believe that grace is a vital part of the atonement of Jesus Christ. We believe that it is by grace that we are saved after all we can do. The good works of an individual coupled with the grace of Christ can lead us to salvation. The grace of Jesus Christ is also an "enabling power" that gives us the strength to bear up under the burdens and trials of life. I have found great strength by relying upon the grace of Christ at times in my life when there was nothing else to provide it. Many times, I have been enabled to perform daily tasks, church assignments, responsibilities as a father and husband that were well beyond my personal abilities. I know that this was the enabling power of the grace of Jesus Christ. Grace is Christ's power to save me after this life and His power to help me while still here on the earth. I must always do my part through faith repentance and good works, but I know that in the end, it will be His grace that will save me.