Hi, I'm Bob

I am a Native of Arvada, Colorado. I am a Building Contractor and I enjoy sports cars and being active, I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I am married to very beautiful wife and have two great sons that are developing into great men. I am a building contractor.
I serve in the Church. I serve in the community as an elected official in Parks & Recreation. It is great fun to see big grins at the facilities that I am responsible for and to help provide many opportunities for the people of this community to be active. This also involves being active in all politics and working with most elected officials thru out the state.
I enjoy sports, skiing, and being active. I have taught the blind to ski. What fun to see these people find something that they never thought that they could do. Lots of big grins and laughs as they find the pleasure of sliding down the slopes on their own. They have taught me many things about life from a different perspective.
I am a motor head that enjoys restoring, showing and racing cars. I am drawn to mainly sports cars but I appreciate anything that has a motor. Particularly things that go fast.

Why I am a Mormon

There is a number of Mormon Pioneers in my family tree, however I had to learn on my own about the blessings and happiness that being a member of this great Church brings to me. Having the knowledge of where I came from, why I am here, and what happens after this life is such comfort when trials are placed before me, such as losing loved ones or just day to day challenges. It also gives me greater appreciation of the important things in life such as family and friends and why I am here at this time.
Being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has given me the knowledge that Jesus Christ lives and he continues to guide his people today. It is a great blessing to know that he suffered and died for us so that we can return to our Father in Heaven. He is there for us and he loves us.
These things I have had to study and pray about on my own. It was thru the Holy Ghost that I have had the truths confirmed to me.

Personal Stories

Can you talk about the missions of the Church and your participation in them?

I had the opportunity to serve in the Seattle Washington area as a missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. It was a blessing to teach and work with many wonderful people from that area. I saw many people join the Church and watched them grow as they accepted the Church and made Jesus Christ a central part of their life.
This experience helped me gain so much experience and direction for the rest of my life that I could not have found in any other way.

Please explain the part prayer plays in your life?

As we have been experiencing economic difficulties especially in the building industry prayer has helped guide me and has given me great comfort. It helps give me the direction I need in all parts of my life even though I do not always find the answers right away they do come and are answered.

How I live my faith

Being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ gives me a different perspective of everything that I do in my life. It gives me a compass to make decisions whether it is the way that I do business, make decisions about direction for community or how I raise my family.
Daily prayer is of most importance to help guide me and find answers many things that come my way.

What are some of the ways that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints helps those around the world?

Spencer answered...

I had the opportunity to see first hand how the Gospel has changed lives in every way. I served for the church in South America and saw that the teachings of the gospel helped countless individuals in financial crises, relationship problems, health issues, quality of life, personal happiness, political and social issues, and every imaginable aspect in life. I saw people with addictions overcome them and change their lives. I saw the jobless gain work through help of the Lord and help of the church. I saw marriages improved and even saved. I witnessed the sick and inflicted cured through faith. And so, to answer what the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints does to help those around the world, I would testify that it blesses lives in every aspect.
Collette answered...

Check out ldsphilanthropies.org for some of the official ways that Mormons help. Our help is directed to anyone in need, regardless of religious affiliation.

We believe in being 'anxiously engaged' in a good cause. I have enjoyed serving the people of Guatamala and Peru on serveral occasions, to help train dentists, provide dental work to people who have no access to it, and to deliver much needed humanitarian supplies to orphanages and churches. I have felt joy in serving my brothers and sisters in other lands. I hope to get a better handle on the Spanish language, and return again soon to Central or South America.

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!