Hi, I'm Carlie

I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I am a sister, a daughter, a wife, and a mother to a darling two year old girl. I'm also expecting baby number two! I studied English/editing at Brigham Young University. I enjoy playing the piano, playing tennis, going on walks, cooking, baking, doing crafts, watching movies, blogging, and learning new things! I love Disneyland and can't wait to take my little girl there someday!

Why I am a Mormon

I was raised in the Church. My parents were and are an example of faith in my life. I'm thankful for their encouragement and guidance in my youth, as I was able to slowly gain my own testimony of my Savior and of His Gospel. I know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the one true church on the earth today. It has been restored through the prophet Joseph Smith, who saw God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. The keys of the priesthood and all the ordinances of the ancient Church have been fully restored. We have a prophet that leads and guides the Church today, who is the mouthpiece of the Lord. He is Thomas S. Monson. I know that Jesus Christ lived and walked upon the earth, that He suffered for every one of us in Gethsemane--He took upon Himself the sins, the heartaches, the pain, the suffering, the burdens that we all face in this life, and He gave His life on the cross. He rose the third day, completing our Heavenly Father's plan. That beautiful plan is that if we keep His commandments and endure to the end during this life, we can live again in His presence forever. I know that families can live together forever because of this plan and the sealing power found only in temple. I know that anyone can learn the truthfulness of this gospel by reading the Book of Mormon, which is another testament of Jesus Christ and goes hand in hand with the Bible, and then pray to God, asking if it is true. You will receive the same answer that I have received--that it is. And you will feel the joy that I feel.

How I live my faith

I love music, and I have been able to play the piano in various callings throughout my life. I have played the organ, played for the ward choir, played in the primary, and I have also had the opportunity of working with the youth of the church, teaching the 16-18 year old girls and planning activities with them. I think they teach me more than I teach them!

What is the role of the husband and the wife in the family?

Carlie answered...

Husbands and wives lead and guide their families together as equal partners. Fathers are to preside, provide for, and protect their families, while mothers main responsibility is to nurture their children. There are times that these roles may need to be reversed based on individual need. The important thing is that both mother and father work together to support the needs of their families and that they rear and guide their children together with the help of prayer and by following the commandments.
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Jocelyn answered...

The role of husband and wife in the family is to first and foremost love each other! Wow, revolutionary!!!
I have found that when there is love and complete commitment between my husband and I, there is no problem that we cannot face together. It is much easier to teach the children with love and to handle life's challenges.
My husband and I are equals. I feel loved, respected, and appreciated by him. I hope he feels the same things from me.

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

Gregg answered...

We believe the Bible and other records passed down through centuries, that God has spoken to man starting with Adam and Eve and continues to speak to us in modern days. God loves us and knows what will bring us true joy in this life and in the life to come. He has declared and continues to command that sexual relations are only to be practiced between husband and wife, legally and lawfully married. He has ordained marriage for the purpose of binding husbands and wives together in a special relationship that can last not just in this life, but for all eternity, and to bring children into the world and nurture them.

Others will fail to understand these truths or try to change them, but the family is central to God's plan and he continues to make his will quite clear on this matter. As members of his church, we will defend these truths.