Hi, I'm Julie

I grew up in Arizona. I'm a wife & mother of 6 kids. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I love to sing and play the piano. I enjoy exercising and playing with my children. I am an artist and love to paint and draw portraits and murals. I also like scrapbooking and decorating the house. I graduated from ASU in Studio Art: Drawing & Painting. I was a cheerleader in High School and taught cheer and gymnastics for many years afterward. I worked for America West Airlines after college in Reservations and Training, but after my 3rd child made the decision to stay home full time with my family.

Why I am a Mormon

I'm a Mormon because it gives me direction in my life. The gospel helps me know how to raise my children and gives me the peace of mind and promise that if we are faithful, we can return to live with Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and all my family again after we die. It also helps me overcome challenges and find joy and peace in this world through my Savior. I know that he suffered and died for me and that He now lives. I know He loves me and wants to help me with whatever I'm struggling with. I know He answers prayers and allows us to experience hardships so we can learn to be a better person and rely on Him more fully.

Personal Stories

How can your talents and gifts bless others?

I was blessed with the gift of music. I have worked very hard to develop my talents of singing and playing the piano. These gifts have allowed me to bless others as I sing in our church, whether by myself or with the choir, and as I play the piano for the children's choir by bringing the Spirit of the Lord to our meetings. I believe when the Lord said "the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me" and that we can "pray always" as we sing throughout the day and for others. Singing brings great joy and peace as I go about my day and as I encourage my children to choose the right.

How I live my faith

I live my faith by praying and studying the scriptures daily to find help and strength throughout my day. I also visit with other women every month to talk about gospel principles and help and encourage them with what they need. Every Sunday, I get to feel the Spirit as I play the piano for the children's group (ages 3-11) as they learn songs about Jesus. As a mom, I live my faith by teaching my children to pray and study the scriptures for help in their life, too. I also teach them that they are children of God and to treat others as such. We encourage studying the Savior's life and following His example as well as many others from the scriptures. I enjoy the feeling of love and hope I receive as I serve others.

Do Mormons regard the Bible as Holy Scripture and the word of God?

Julie answered...

We believe the Bible to be the word of God as as far as it is translated correctly, we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God. (Article of Faith 1:8) We study and love the Bible as it teaches us the life of Jesus Christ and His dealings with men and women on the Earth since the beginning of this Earth. We learn what happened to people and prophets as they obeyed and disobeyed the Lord and how we can pattern our life to receive the good consequences of those that followed the Savior. The Book of Mormon also helps us understand the Bible more fully and is another testament of Jesus Christ.
Jesus answered...

I personally enjoy The Bible as one of my favorite books. I know it is the word of The Lord. As I read the bible, I also tried to study where it came from. Before joining the church, I did believe that the bible was the word of God. But why? I believed in it before reading it... Well, the reason why I know, is because I ask God and He answered me. There is no other way. I wasn't there when it was translated, so how can I know? Some people just believe that it is true because everybody else says so. Heavenly Father can answer our prayers, why don't we ask Him?

How can I know Mormonism is true?

Sean answered...

Before I was baptized, a missionary told me that I could read the Book of Mormon and find out for myself if it was true. I liked that idea. I've always been a person who wanted to know the truth for myself. After the missionary had suggested I read it, I decided to try. It was a big step of faith to pick up a book and read it without knowing for sure. Over time, I developed a testimony that the Book of Mormon is true.

The same goes for knowing if The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the true Church of Christ once again established on this earth. A simple prayer to your Heavenly Father can open so many doors of truth.

The real way that I know it is true is how it has helped my life. Without the Church, I'd be lost. I am grateful for it, and for the knowledge I have that it is true.