Hi, I'm Christianne

Mommy of 10-- 3 born of my womb, 5 born in my heart, and 2 born straight into the arms of God! I'm a Mormon.

About Me

Just a few years ago, I was a typical mom with three beautiful children. Then came two devastating stillbirths that left me hurting in ways I cannot describe. These two precious babies had a purpose-- leading us overseas to China on the journey of a lifetime. From China, we have adopted five incredible children that have changed our lives in amazing ways. We have two daughters who are blind (one of whom also has autism,) a son with KT syndrome, a daughter with heart disease and pulmonary hypertension, and a two-year-old who was born without arms. Sandwiched in between these are our biological kiddos-- needless to say, we lead a very crazy, very blessed life!

Why I am a Mormon

I was born into an active LDS family and received a testimony of Jesus Christ at a very young age. I am so grateful for the knowledge I have been blessed with, as it has guided every decision throughout my life. As a college student, I was privileged to spend a semester studying in the Holy Land. My in-depth study of the Bible as I walked the shores of Galilee, knelt at Gethsemane, climbed Mount Sinai, and walked the streets of Jerusalem solidified my faith in my Savior, Jesus Christ. I adore Him! My love for Him is beyond any words I can find. I have had sacred experiences that have strengthened my testimony of Him and of His gospel and desire with all my heart to share it with the world. Now that I have been blessed with some pretty special children, I feel even more grateful for His atoning sacrifice in our behalf. Because of Him, my children will all be made whole again-- this I know beyond any doubt, and this eternal perspective is what guides me in my day to day life.

How I live my faith

I love, love, love the youth of the church! I have spent many years serving the young women, ages 12-18, and they have a very special place in my heart. I have also served as a teacher for the sisters of the church, a teacher in the primary, visiting teacher, and as organist. Currently, however, I feel my most important calling is within my own home! My kiddos keep me very busy, and we spend lots of time in doctors offices and hospitals. I have been the recipient of amazing acts of service from other church members in my ward. This year, I have received meals each week, and I even have a "towel fairy" that washes and folds my towels! I am so grateful for the love shown to our family, and it has increased my desire to serve my Savior.

Who founded Mormonism and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?

Jordan answered...

Jesus Christ. The name of our curch is the Curch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. When Christ was on the earth He started a church and it was organized by apostles, prophets, pastors, and teachers. Of course the organization that he set up later fell because people didn't want to hear from them. So later on, in the 1800s, Christ and Heavenly Father found it to be the right time to bring that same organization back to the earth. And they then called another prophet, the same way Christ did when he was on the earth. And that Prophet's name was Joseph Smith.
Mark answered...

The most direct answer to the question is a group of six men who signed their names to a founding document on April 6, 1830. The room was filled with believers, but six signed to fulfill New York state law. Preeminent among them was Joseph Smith, Jr. who was designated the first elder and apostle by revelation. It is Joseph Smith, Jr. who is most often referred to as the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Joseph, as a young man of eighteen years of age, was visited by an angel, the one mentioned in Revelation 14:6, who told him where an ancient record was buried which contained a history of a group of ancient, American Christians, and which also contained the fullness of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This record was translated by the gift and power of God by the young man with the aid of others as scribes and witnesses of the translation.

During translation they learned of the need of further organization, and this tiny group sought out God who sent additional angelic messengers which conferred authority from God to organize His Church again upon the earth, as it was in Biblical times. This group and those who believed their stories of miraculous events met in a farmhouse on April 6, 1830 in upstate New York to create an officially recognized organization that could hold the copyrights to the record that was translated as the Book of Mormon as well as other rights granted to religious societies.

It is called the Mormon church because of the book revealed from heaven, which is unique from all other Christian churches.

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

Mandy answered...

We believe that God loves all of His children and that none of us are mistakes. Earth life is a time for us to meet challenges and overcome our weaknesses as we rely on the Lord. We are all unique, and so it makes sense that different people have different challenges. Just because one challenge seems harder than another, that doesn't limit God's ability to help us understand and overcome it.

As disciples of Christ, we are to love everyone and look for the goodness in everything. The family is central to God's plan. Marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and this relationship allows us to grow closer to God. Marriage is more about what you can offer and sacrifice for your spouse than for what you can receive out of it.