Hi, I'm Laurel

I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I am a wife, mother and Grandma. I had the wonderful opportunity to stay at home while raising two boys. I enjoy Photography and blogging along with arts and crafts. My family loves going to the beach anytime we get the chance.

Why I am a Mormon

I chose to be baptized at the age of 8 and felt that I was making a good choice. As I grew I gained a firm Testimony that the things that my Parents and teachers thought me were true. I prayed to know for my self that Joseph Smith did in fact see The Father and his son Jesus Christ and received an answer. I know that Heavenly Father hears and answers prayers. I believe in personal revelation and in a modern day prophet who receives revelation for us in our time. I know that Christ appeared after his resurrection to the people in the of the America's as told in the Book of Mormon as well as the Old World as told in the New Testament. I love the Gospel of Jesus Christ and try to live as he did.

How I live my faith

I love being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I have had many opportunities to learn and grow by serving others. One of my favorite things has been teaching the youth they are so amazing! I also enjoy helping with our yearly day of service.

What is done with the tithing that Mormons pay?

Laurel answered...

Paying tithing has always been a blessing for me and my family.
Lot answered...

The money received from members in the form of tithing goes directly to the headquarters of the church where a council decides what will be done with the money. Here are some ways in which the tithing funds are used:
1. Build, maintain, and operate temples, meetinghouses, and other buildings.
2. Provide operating funds for stakes, wards, and other units of the Church. (These units use the funds to carry out the ecclesiastical programs of the Church, which include teaching the gospel and conducting social activities.)
3. Help the missionary program.
4. Educate young people in Church schools, seminaries, and institutes.
5. Print and distribute lesson materials.
6. Help in family history and temple work.

*It is important to note that tithing funds are not used to pay leaders of the church. All leaders of the church are volunteers and receive no form of pay.

How can I find someone to talk with, in person, about the Mormon religion?

Aly answered...

On Mormon.org you can chat with a missionary online. At first I didn't feel comfortable inviting missionaries over to my house, so I chatted online with a missionary in Utah. I found that missionaries are just normal people, with normal hobbies and interests. After that I felt more comfortable, and I submitted the form to request that missionaries come to my house to teach me. Missionaries are very knowledgeable and can answer any questions you have about the Mormon faith.