Hi, I'm Roxanne

I have a great life. I am a Mormon.

About Me

My life revolves around my family. Although I graduated from college with a degree in Psychology, rather than pursuing a career, I have chosen to devote my time to raising my five children full-time. And that keeps a gal pretty busy! Along with all the laundry, homework, and soccer games, I enjoy reading, exercising, playing piano, bike-rides, and going on dates with my husband.

Why I am a Mormon

I am a Mormon because I have learned that following the teachings of Jesus Christ leads to happiness and peace in life. I know, through study and prayer, that Jesus is the Savior of the world and that only through Him can we be saved. I believe with a surety that He is at the head of this church, so I have chosen to be a member of it. In addition, the gospel helps us understand the purpose of this life and that helps me to keep my priorities straight and to endure challenges with the right perspective.

Personal Stories

What are you doing to help strengthen your family and make it successful?

We spend a whole lot of time talking and doing things together! It rarely costs a lot of money and is as simple as playing games, taking a walk or bike-ride, or making treats together. Regular scripture reading also gives us the opportunity to talk about things that really matter. Each day also begins and ends with prayer. We, as parents, try to show a lot of love through words, physical affection, and service, and we encourage the kids to do the same. We don't want our family members ever to question if or how much they are loved.

How I live my faith

I try to devote much of my life to serving others. That includes first, my family, then my congregation, friends, neighbors, or anyone else I know of that needs a helping hand or smile. I also try to improve my own weaknesses to become more Christ-like with the hope that I may have a good influence on others.

Why don’t women hold the priesthood in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? How do Mormon women lead in the Church?

Roxanne answered...

That is simply the way the Lord set it up. Just like on a sports team where each person has his role, so it is in the Lord's church. And that's ok! Holding the Priesthood doesn't make one better or more important. Those who hold the priesthood just have certain responsibilities, all of which are meant to bless others- both men and women. Women have so many opportunities to lead and serve in the church as well. The women's and youth organizations are led by female presidencies and women can also serve as teachers, organizers, musicians and so forth. We serve beside the men, not behind or ahead of them. So many of my talents and abilities have been utilized and strengthened by holding different positions in the church.
Cynthia answered...

Family is very important in the church for more reasons than can be explained here. Holding the priesthood is just one of these reasons. Husbands act and bless their family with their priesthood, but wives benefit and honor the priesthood through their husbands. It is a symbiotic relationship. As I have participated in the church in various activities I have come to understand my importance as a woman in the church. There cannot be one without the other.

Why don’t Mormons drink coffee, tea, or alcohol? What is the Mormon Church’s law of health and proper diet?

Molly answered...

God gave us the ability to choose. There are substances in coffee, tea, alcohol, tobacco and other harmful drugs that limit our ability to choose. The intent of the law of health we follow is to preserve our ability to make good choices. This law of health is called the “Word of Wisdom”. It not only guides us regarding the substances to avoid, but also those to include in our diet. We are told to eat fruits and vegetables in their season, include grains, and eat meat sparingly. We are promised that if we follow these guidelines we will be healthy, able to learn and accomplish all that is required of us by our various roles in life. I am grateful for the blessings I receive from following the Word of Wisdom.

As a Dietitian I especially love this law of health because as I’ve seen the US guidelines for nutrition develop they are now aligning with what the Lord told us many years before. I believe that the guidelines set forth in our law of health are the minimum requirements for good health. It may be necessary for some people to avoid certain foods or eat a lower fat diet, or avoid caffeine entirely, but these specifics are not mentioned in the law of health and are to be determined by each individual.