Hi, I'm Balinda

I belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I grew up in a family that knew we loved each other, we did not have to say it we knew it. My parents never pushed me into any religion, but insisted that I not get baptized in any religion until I was of the age of 14 years. I love reading and learning all I can about my family. I enjoy searching out my ancestors. I love that Heavenly Father has prepared this world for us and I enjoy working in my garden and my yard.

Why I am a Mormon

I have chosen to a member of this church because it IS the true Church of Jesus Christ. It is the only church that I have investigated that offers the complete restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. When I was taking the lessons from the missionaries, I had the undeniable, deepest feeling within my soul that what I was being taught was and is the absolute truth. I love the people of this Church. I bear my testimony that Heavenly Father lives and LOVES us ALL, so much so that He sent His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ, to be our Redeemer and Savior. I testify that Jesus Christ is the Good Shepard and loves All of His sheep, that His Gospel is simple and true. I know The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is His only true church and I know, that through the prophet Joseph Smith, this Church has been restored for the great purpose of bring The Savior's lost sheep back into His fold. I know that if we "Come Unto Him" our blessings will pour from Heaven. I love Jesus Christ my Redeemer, Savior, Brother, and Friend and I do know that He LIVES! I testify this in the name of Jesus Christ Amen.

How I live my faith

I have been called to serve as a teacher for the youth. I love teaching our youth the gospel. They are so very smart and sometimes, if not all times, I learn from them. I am so grateful that Heavenly Father has given me the opportunity to serve such precious spirits.
I also serve by visiting many of the women of my ward. I feel it is so important to try to touch the hearts of those who feel they are alone and lonely by showing them that I love them and care about them. Visiting them lifts my spirit and I hope I lift theirs as well.

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

Dave answered...

We read in Genesis that one of God's first commandments to Adam and Eve was to "multiply and replenish the Earth." We believe that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God, and the only appropriate means of multiplying and replenishing the Earth. Keeping this in mind, any sexual act that takes place that is not between a man and a woman, joined together in marriage, is forbidden.
Aubri answered...

This question is my all time favorite "tough topic" to discuss. I want to start off right off the bat by saying that no matter what you've been told, or who has told you it, Mormons DO NOT "hate" gays and lesbians. Or ANYONE for any reason. Ever. As witnesses of Christ, we do our best to emulate Him and live as He would have us live. That's not to say that we're perfect, because we're not... but I do know that Christ never hated anyone.

Mormons believe in the sanctity of marriage. We believe that God has ordained marriage, and the sacred powers of procreation, to be between a man and a woman. Sexual relations are a sacred thing. We believe that they are to be reserved for marriage. This law, the law of chastity, applies to every spirit son and daughter of God. It doesn't matter if you are attracted to the opposite gender or your same gender, you are commanded to live a chaste and virtuous life. The neat thing about God is that He's "no respecter of persons". This means that God requires the same things of all of us. We are to remain chaste until marriage, and within marriage chastity means that you only have those sacred relations with your spouse.

As a church, we welcome all who want to draw near to Christ. We love everyone, regardless of circumstance, as Christ loves them. We maintain that every single man, woman, and child on this earth is a son or daughter of God, and we treat them accordingly.

What is the Relief Society?

Karen answered...

To me, Relief Society means friendship. It's an opportunity to know and love and learn from other women from so many different backgrounds and situations and ways of looking at life and yet they are truly my sisters! I can't tell you how many times I have been wrestling with an issue in my own life and there, during the course of our class or other conversation, comes the answer. I know that Heavenly Father so often works through others to answer our prayers, and to me Relief Society is a huge example of that. I'm grateful not only for those who reach out to me, but for the opportunies to reach out to others through Relief Society. It is an inspired program and a wonderful asset to my life!