Hi, I'm Taylor

I'm a Mormon. I've been one all my life! It has been the greatest blessing!

About Me

Right now I'm serving the Lord as a representative of Jesus Christ in the Illinois Chicago Mission in the Spanish language. I love biking, skiing, working out, and doing anything adventurous. I love my friends, who have helped me keep myself on the right path.

Why I am a Mormon

Although I grew up being a Mormon, I have found out for myself the truthfulness of this Gospel that we have today. It has supported me my whole life, and it is continuing to strengthen me.

Personal Stories

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

The Book of Mormon has been the greatest testimony builder for myself personally. Growing up I believed that the church was true. It wasn't until I read the Book of Mormon and questioned God if we have the everlasting gospel here on the earth today, and then I received my answer. As I read the Book of Mormon daily, I come closer to God by learning about his dealings with the his children and prophets. I continue receiving a witness that the Book of Mormon is true. I love the Book of Mormon!

How does making right choices help us make more right choices?

The sooner we begin making right choices, the easier it is to continue making them. It's so important that we begin making the correct choices from the time we get up. For example if you are supposed to wake up at 6:30 a.m in the morning... DO IT!!! & other right choices following it. If you make a mistake (Not getting up when you're supposed to), it will be easier to fall into that same mistake and other ones as a result of it. So start your day of right by telling yourself that you're going to choose the right, and follow it! When you fall, get on your knees. That is what the Atonement is for.

How I live my faith

I live my faith by being an example to those that aren't Mormon, as well as sharing my testimony to help others find this happiness that I have in my life.

Why do Mormons perform baptisms for the dead?

Taylor answered...

So that others who haven't had the opportunity to be baptized in Christ's true and only Church, can still have the blessing of being baptized (which is required to enter in the Kingdom of God). Also, it's performed by someone that has the authority of God (Priesthood), just like John the Baptist had when he baptized the Son of God.
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Vinson answered...

As a temple ordinance worker for the Mesa Temple for the past 5 years, I have grown in appreciation for the temple and the ordinances that are preformed. I believe that those who have passed-on are given the opportunity to accept the work that is performed in their behalf as if they were here - physically. The initial ordinance of accepting Jesus Christ is baptism. The ordinance of baptism is performed as it was originally by John the Baptist for Jesus in the temple by emersion. The temple gives those that have passed-on the opportunity to accept the mission of Jesus Christ and all the ordinances that he performed.

Mormons believe Jesus Christ is their Savior. Why do we need a Savior?

Meaghan answered...

Have you ever met a perfect person? I doubt it. Why? Because everyone makes mistakes. When you make a mistake or are confused on what you should do, you want someone to help you, right? We all need someone to help us. We all need a Savior. We always hear that Jesus Christ saved us, but what does that truly mean? It not only means that he suffered and died for you personally, it means that he lived and lives for us too. He wants to help us. Jesus Christ is the only one who underestands everything that we go through. He not only wants to make up for the mistakes we make, but he wants to carry our burdens too. All we need to do is let him carry our burdens. Everyone faces personal challenges and Jesus is there to help. Everyone makes a mistake qa some point in life too. The beauty of having a Savior, is the fact that we can be forgiven. Sometimes our hands get dirty, but they can always be washed clean.