Hi, I'm Christine

I'm a college educated full time mom, musician and designer. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I'm a college graduate and a full time mom. When I am finished typing daily medical transcription for my doctor husband, I spend my time drawing children's portraits, sewing, reading and walking. I experience a lot of joy practicing and playing the organ at our church, and also being a volunteer for the high school band. My favorite role, however, is being the mother of five great kids and grandmother of three little cuties.

Why I am a Mormon

All my ancestors since the 1800's have been Latter-Day Saints. I have seen the peace and happiness the gospel of Jesus Christ has brought to our family through solid marriages and happy children. Our faith in Jesus Christ gives us strength to face life's challenges, gives us direction and peace. I want to pass this legacy on to my children. I have read the Book of Mormon and received a witness that Joseph Smith was indeed a prophet of God. I know that this is Christ's church restored in it's full glory, and that he is my Savior.

How I live my faith

Personal daily prayer gives me strength; I know I can do anything with God by my side. I love to the read the Bible and Book of Mormon so that I can know God's word and his purpose for me being on this earth. I volunteer in our Women's Auxillary to plan events that will teach our women to be self reliant in areas of cooking, literacy, health, finance, etc. Every other Sunday and at funerals I play the organ for our congregation. Also I have the opportunity to minister to the poor, sick and disable through our Women's Auxillary. When my children were young I taught Sunday School and organized midweek activities for the teens. I feel these opportunities give me a chance to learn to live as Jesus taught by serving others, and taking care of the poor and sick.

What is done with the tithing that Mormons pay?

Christine answered...

The wonderful thing about tithing is that it all comes back to bless the people in the church. It pays 100% toward building our churches and temples; and their upkeep. It provides funds for each congegation's programs and materials. It pays for our children's seminary training. It also subsidizes church colleges such as Brigham Young University.
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April answered...

Tithing is paid in faith. I know these funds will not be misused. I pay tithing because it is a commandment, and because I love God and want to give Him back a small porion of what He has given me, to futher build up His church. These funds go to build and maintain church buildings and temples and other like expenses. Our clergy is not paid. There is no collection plate. We simply pay our tithing, our fast offerings, we share what we have gladly. This is God's way. For this is God's church.

What are Mormon women like? Do Mormons believe in equality of men and women?

Stephanie answered...

I think this is the question that I am most frequently asked. And as a woman and a member of this church, I consider myself an expert on the subject.

Mormon women are like any body of women--we're all different. We have different goals, we have different backgrounds, and we all have our own and very different struggles. But, there is one thing that unites us: and that is the love we have for the gospel, and the love that our Father in Heaven has for us. We are His daughters. We are oh so special to Him. We have been sent to this earth with talents and abilities that He knows only we can fulfill. These are things that build His kingdom--that lift, inspire, and strengthen those around us.

We believe that we are created equally. Women are not more special or more important than men. Men are not more special or more important than women. We are equal--but just because we are equal doesn't mean the things that we do are going to be the same, or even have to be the same. We work together in equality and together we accomplish what needs to be accomplished--and that can only be done as we work together.