Hi, I'm Nancy

I grew up in California. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I am a wife, a mother and a Nana. I have two beautiful daughters and two little grandsons. I love to read, draw and paint, watch baseball. Most of all, I enjoy visiting with my grandchildren and children.

I recently got married to the most wonderful man. This is actually our second marriage to each other. We were divorced for 13 years and just realized that we couldn't live without each other. We are planning on getting married in the temple next August.

Why I am a Mormon

I had been searching for something my whole life. I always felt that something was missing. I searched in all the wrong places. I have finally found peace and happiness with the church.

How I live my faith

My husband and I recently got a calling. We are the Single Adult Advocate couple.

Are there restrictions based on race or color concerning who can join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and have the priesthood?

Chelsea answered...

All worthy male members of the church can become priesthood leaders.
Blake answered...

There are absolutely no race or color restrictions in the church. When Jesus was here in the earth, he said that he came here to save the sinners. The last time I checked, all the people in the world, it doesn't matter color or race, are sinners. The church is a place where people can come closer to Christ. There are no restrictions to who can come in. Anybody that has a desire to come closer to Christ, has the right to come closer to Him.

What does Mormonism teach regarding baptism?

Jerad answered...

For us, baptism is a two way promise or covenant with our father in Heaven. We promise to obey his commandments, take upon ourselves the name of Christ, and to always remember him ((D&C 20:77-78) and he promises to give us a remission, or forgiveness for our sins and his spirit to guide us (3 Nephi 27:19-20). However, we must keep our promise to maintain the blessings offered by our Heavenly Father. Baptism is preceeded by faith in Jesus Christ and then repentance. Once we repent of our sins and change our lives, we enter into the waters of baptism. We believe in being baptized by immersion, by someone holding the authority of God (3 Nephi 11:19-27), and at an age of responsibility, when we can recognize the difference between right and wrong (the age of eight is set as when we can do this) (D&C 68:27). There is symbolism in baptism by immersion in the death and resurrection of Christ and also the death of our past lives and a rebirth where we are cleansed from sin (Romans 6:3-6). Baptism must also be followed by receiving the Gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands (Acts 19:1-6).The Gift of the Holy Ghost is a second baptism by fire and completes the baptism by water (Matthew 3:11 and John 3:5).