Hi I'm Holly

About Me

I grew up in North Carolina and moved to Utah for college. There I studied political science and education policy, and I danced 5 hours a day. I wish I could still fox trot every day! For 3 years I lived in a tiny town of 1600 people in western Colorado, and I now live in a bigger small town in Maryland. When we moved here we thought we made the big leagues because we now have our very own Walmart and even -- gasp! -- a Dairy Queen. We're living large. I have one wonderful husband, two gorgeous daughters, one dog, and two chickens. I go to the library several times a week, jazzercise every day, and always eat chocolate before bedtime.

Why I am a Mormon

I was raised in a household of Mormons. All the family I knew were members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I grew up in the gospel, and I am still growing in the gospel. I have never doubted my testimony of Jesus Christ or the restoration of His church because I can remember the many spiritual witnesses I have had during my lifetime that the gospel is true. I remember the times I felt the Spirit when I prayed, or when I read the Book of Mormon, or when I sang a favorite hymn. I remember that when I pray daily and read my scriptures, I feel good. I have the Holy Ghost with me to help me be happy. I am a Mormon because I choose to be every day. It is not simply a default. I WANT to spend my Sundays going to church and worshiping God. I WANT to pay my tithing and help serve in the church. I WANT to wear modest clothes and use clean language and follow all of God's commandments. I have never felt that I have missed out on anything because of my faith. I love being a Mormon. I know that the Book of Mormon is the word of God and that it testifies of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and as my Savior.

How I live my faith

Our local church group is very small. I am responsible for teaching and organizing activities for all 12-18 year-old girls, which means I am in charge of exactly one teenage girl. I prepare lessons for her every Sunday, and we talk about Christ, repentance, and faith. She is a special person who inspires me to be better. Every Tuesday I attend a bible study group with local Christians from other faiths. I love meeting together and talking about the Savior with fellow Christians. I always learn from them and feel gratitude for how the Bible can help me come closer to Christ.

Frequently Asked Questions

-

Holly answered...

- Show more Show less
What are Mormon women like? Do Mormons believe in equality of men and women?
Holly answered...

Mormon women? We're amazing. At least that's what the prophet and apostles keep telling us. Show more Show less

Show more of my answers Show less of my answers
Keri answered...

Mormon women are like any other good woman who is trying her best to raise a family in love and trying to leave the world a little better for future generations. Mormons do believe in equality of men and women. We believe husband and wives are to work side by side, not one dominating over another. But equality does not mean being exactly the same. We believe that God gave men and women distinct and different roles/assignments to fulfill. Men are primarily responsible for the physical welfare of their families while women are to nurture and care for their families. Although the roles are different each one is important and critical. Show more Show less

Why do you have 12 Apostles? They were just meant to be around for the time of Jesus Christ, not to be replaced with new apostles.
Garet Mang answered...

Well if Jesus Christ decided to have twelve apostles to minister to the people once he was gone, then why would he change his mind and decide not to have them ever again? The twelve Apostles are like a pedestal, a foundation, where the church which is a beautiful vase is built upon. (Ephesians 2:19-20) When there was twelve and Juda fell away, it was important to replace that lost leg of the pedestal, so they chose Matthias, to replace Juda so the foundation would continue to be strong. But when all the apostles where killed off, and rejected. It was like pulling a leg off of the pedestal, leg by leg. once you start taking off almost all of them, it becomes very unstable. because all the legs were torn off, the vase fell. And everyone knows when a vase falls, it shatters. There were still bishops around though, and they tried to piece the vase back together, and made it look very similar to what it once was. but there were still cracks in it and it wasn't perfect. And if you place water in that vase, it's going to leak out of the small cracks. Those cracks are small and simple truths, and authority that was lost. Because even the Bishops had to report to the Apostles before they were killed But because God loves us and is perfect, he had Jesus Christ work through Joseph Smith (A prophet) and created a new Vase exactly like the one he made before (The Church), and a new pedestal (The Twelve Apostles). Because Jesus Christ church was the way he wanted it, and so it is again. Show more Show less

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Chat With a Mormon Online

Follow Me On:

View Other People: