Hi, I'm Matthew Huss

I'm a Mormon. I've lived in Louisville since 2004. My wife and I have 3 sons.

About Me

My interests and hobbies lie in music and reading. I love to play guitar and have been for the past 15 years. My favorite authors are John Steinbeck and Dostoevsky. I earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Phoenix campus here in Louisville and am currently working on my MBA from Strayer University. I am a father of 3 and work for WW Grainger.

Why I am a Mormon

I have been a member of the Church since I was 8 years old. My parents received the missionary lessons and were baptized. They encouraged me to learn as well, which led to my baptism soon thereafter. As a young man, I gained a personal testimony of the Book of Mormon and of the calling of Joseph Smith as a prophet. This testimony led me to serve a 2 year mission in Venezuela, where I gained more spiritual experiences that have strengthened me greatly. I continue to dedicate myself to serving the Lord in whatever way I can. I know that the Church is led by the Lord and that He is the Son of God. I serve Him because I love Him.

Personal Stories

How can we develop greater harmony in our homes?

Greater harmony comes from striving each day to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ and serving in His church. We try to make Christ the center and focal point of our lives and worship Him as often as we are able.

How I live my faith

I am a Sunday School teacher for the 12-13 year old class. This calling has been the source of many great spiritual experiences. I also participate in the hometeaching program, which gives members the responsibility to visit and serve other families in our ward. Serving in the Church helps me to show the Lord that I have faith in Him.

What do Mormons believe about the nature of God?

Matthew Huss answered...

We believe that God is perfect and merciful. We our His children and are created in His image. He knows each of us individually and has prepared a plan for us to follow that gives us the opportunity to return to live with Him after our time on Earth is over.
Kathleen answered...

This question is easily answered in the words of one of the children's songs "I know my [Heavenly] Father lives, and loves me too". We believe in a loving God, who knows us each individually. Another way I know that God loves me because he has heard and answered my prayers many times. Some people think that God is angry, but I do not believe that is so. Matthew 7:11 reads, "If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to those that ask him?" I think that just explains it all- as parents we want the best for our children. God, our Heavenly parent, wants the best for us, too. As parents, we recognize that giving our children everything they ask for isn't necessarily what's best for them. God does this for us also.

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

Paul answered...

The Church considers homosexuality a sinful practice that is engaged in via the agency of the individuals involved. What I mean is that those who participate in homosexual activities make the choice to do so. No one is born gay as that would be contrary to God’s plan of happiness for His children. Nor would He (God) place someone on earth who was wholly incapable of keeping His commandment pertaining to sexual conduct. Our Heavenly Father has revealed that sex (all forms of intimate relations) are to be exercised only between a man and a woman who are legally married to one another and in no other forum. The genders of the two parties and the exclusivity of their participation in sexual activity is central to acceptable obedience to God’s commands in this area. Additionally the first commandment given to Adam & Eve in the Garden of Eden was to “multiply & replenish the earth”. This important commandment is thwarted by homosexuality. While it is no secret that many (including members of the Church) struggle with feelings of same sex attraction this does not (nor will it) change what God has revealed. As a result the Church has (& will continue) spoken out on this subject all the while insisting that the “one man, one woman, married” paradigm is God’s design for the happiness & destiny of all of His children. As far as the importance of the topic goes it is certainly relevant as numerous members of the Church struggle with homosexual feelings or actions.

It is my understanding that as long as an individual does not act on homosexual feelings or tendencies (there’s the agency again/the ability to choose) and conducts himself or herself in accordance with God’s commands no disciplinary measures are taken and standing within the Church is maintained. Members who engage in homosexuality on the other hand face disciplinary measures that may restrict their membership in the Church or remove their membership altogether.

Many people are aware the Church has been active in causes that support marriage as a union between one man and one woman. This institution supports the traditional family composed of a father, a mother, and children. Since we believe the family to be the basic unit of society and the foundation upon which good communities and nations are built we are concerned with any institution that strikes against that model. Homosexuality and same-sex marriage is incompatible with our understanding of the plan God has for His children. A great summary of the Church’s view on families is encapsulated in The Family: A Proclamation to the World (on the Church web site)