When i was nineteen years old, i met missionaries. They told me about eternal family and my heart just felt something special feeling going through my whole body. They asked me to pray to know the truth. I was kind of afraid that because i was a Buddhist and i didn’t want to deny my god at that time;however, i took their advise and i did kneel down and pray with all my heart. The tears were coming out from my eyes when i said my prayer. I did know the Book of Mormon was true and Joseph Smith was the true prophet of God at that time. After two years, i served my mission in Hawaii Honolulu Mission and i returned home with honor. After many challenges in my life, i finally got married with my sweet heart last April. I know the Lord blesses his children in different ways and i am really grateful for many blessings i have been received.
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shuchi: When i was nineteen years old, i … by shuchi
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acv2: When I visit the temple, I… by acv2
When I visit the temple, I truly feel the presence of the Lord. His loving arms embrace me, and I know that He knows what I’m going through. More than that, I cannot say, because it is a feeling that can only be felt, not explained. -
NateNead: I just signed up and I want to … by natenead
I just signed up and I want to say this is a great website and Resource for us as Latter-day Saints. My name is Nate Nead of Seattle, WA. I just want to shout all the time about how true the gospel is! I’ve now been home from my mission for 5 years this week and as I continue to study, pray, and strive, it only becomes more real to me. President Eyring once said that eventually the Plan of Salvation will define everything you do. I feel that coming to a reality more and more everyday of my life. Keep up the great work on this site. I’m sure I’ll be returning. -
wilsonlds: I have many friends who go through by wilsonlds
I have many friends who go through life confused and angry, not understanding the meaning of it all. The Plan of Salvation- the plan that God prepared for us before we came here- gives meaning to suffering. It brings peace to loss, it brings strength to the weak and tired. I have a testimony that there is a God, and he is our Father in Heaven. There is a reason for all that we must endure- and the knowledge of that purpose breathes new life into thousands each day. Ask Him, and He will tell you- He loves you, there is a purpose to life, there is a purpose to you. I have a testimony of God, which I have received through various circumstances and situations in my life. I have my own blog in which I record God in my life, and my life in Him. I’d love for you to visit! http://mydateswithgod.blogspot.com/ -
odurolds: I am Mormon because…i have l … by odurolds
I am Mormon because I have learn a lot of things which have help me in my life so much and the Holy Ghost has help me a lot to chose my agency and also I love Joseph smith so much that i can explain it. I love his teachings. He is a man called of God to restored the true church on this earth and I know that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the true church on this earth. I know that the Church is really true and I also know that the Book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ and the priesthood power given is real. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen -
dreveryday: I am continually in the lear … by dreveryday
I am continually in the learning process. Even though I would consider myself very rooted in the gospel, I am becoming increasingly aware that there is so much truth in other belief systems. Rather than write it out here (for my thoughts are long), I would encourage interested readers to see my blog. In it, I address many of the questions that I’ve had to overcome:http://thinkersaccord.blogspot.com/2008/02/theism-agnosticism-and-atheism.html
I hope that my thoughts expressed there may help others approach some of the difficult questions of faith that I’ve had to address. “To be learned is good”…if we are willing to listen and learn from God.
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pfjustham: “The best thing that happene … by admin
“The best thing that happened on my mission was…” is quite a question. And it begs the question: “What does ‘best’ mean?” One could refer to a most memorable experience, or the experience that had the greatest impact, either on one’s self or on another person. Is the best thing that happened that my own testimony became more unshakable, or that I was privileged to be instrumental in bringing into the Church someone destined to be a local leader, or is it a particular, specific faith-promoting experience? I almost feel like I have to say all of the above. The best thing that happened on my mission was that I had many experiences that strengthened my own faith and that led to the conversion and strengthening of several people, with the end result that the Kingdom of God was built up. But I’m sure the point of the question must be, rather, to elicit stories of faith-building experiences, so that others can share in those vicariously. So with that preface, I will cheat, and share more than one.As background, I served in the Bolivia-Santa Cruz mission, between October 1978-October 1980. At the time, the mission included all the ‘departments’ (states) of Bolivia except La Paz, Oruro and Potosí. The city of Santa Cruz is laid out in concentric rings, with broad avenues forming ‘spokes’ radiating out from the central square, or plaza.
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Elder Canton Hutchison by admin
Missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon missionaries) serve for 18-24 months. In this video, Elder Canton Hutchison explains why he decided to serve an LDS mission, just weeks before leaving for Kenya, Africa. -
Yediyd by admin
My Testimony….the Mortal Test (poem)”””’
The Mortal Test
A spirit I was, a mortal to be…
The father came and spoke to me.
You’ve kept, my child, your first estate
and now it’s time to delegate…
A mother to give you mortal birth
a body and a place on Earth.
I know you’d like your mother, “kind”
but I have something else in mind.You see, my child, it’s easy to be
in a holy family that pleases me.
What’s not so easy and takes more grit
is to be placed with parents that are unfit.
A childhood filled with fear and unrest,
you must endure and pass the test.
As you struggle through confusion and pain
Your efforts to find me again will not be in vain. -
Val John Jennings by staff
The Testimony of Val John Jennings
In the Book of Mormon, Jarom 1:4, we read: “And there are many among us who have many revelations, for they are not all stiffnecked. And as many as are not stiffnecked and have faith, have communion with the Holy Spirit, which maketh manifest unto the children of men, according to their faith.”
My stubbornness has been subdued by the love I have found in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I know I have felt the Spirit and, although, I have not seen angels, I am sure that I have been ministered to by them, even to the preservation of my life. I have been saved from serious injury and near death both in times of obedience and in times of disobedience. God isn’t finished with me yet.My testimony has grown over the years. I was born into a family that had pioneer ancestry on both sides.
My father didn’t join the church until after he met my mother and they were married in Reno, Nevada.
Many years later we were sealed as a family in the Manti temple. My mother was a great-grandaughter of John Doyle Lee and grandaughter of Joseph Leland Heywood, both noteable Mormon pioneers. She was a Prince. Her great-grandfather, George Prince was a convert from South Africa, having migrated there from England. His testimony is noteable and published. Her grandparents served as stake patriarchs and often gave testimony to the truths of the gospel.
My interest in genealogy began early as I thought I was kin to the Dalton Gang and Al Jennings, western outlaw. I later found out that the kinship wasn’t very close. My relatives had done a lot of genealogy and I read about my ancestors and was very impressed. It took me many years to find my connections, but I feel a special kinship to those who set the stage for the Restoration.
As a youth, I was raised by goodly parents and given every opportunity. I became an eagle scout, served a mission in the North Central States, married in the temple, and began to raise a family of seven wonderful children. I had a very righteous wife, but failed to cultivate the closeness that is needed to sustain our marriage, and later divorced. I have recently served as a senior missionary with my wife, Karla. We have a testimony of the value of the Career Workshop.
I feel I have always had a testimony of the truthfulness of the gospel. It has certainly been tested and grown over the years. My less than stellar journey through parenthood left us with disfunctional and troubled children. However, three of them are active, married in the temple, and serving faithfully. Karl, Kathy, and Donald served on missions.I have given a lot of reflection to the disinformation that others give regarding the church. My ancestor, John Doyle Lee, supposedly wrote a “Confessions” that tells of unrighteous acts by the church leaders. However, as it was published by others after his death, it is not possible to confirm what was his story and what was given as truth by those who try to destroy faith by publishing doubt. It has, however, given me a springboard to evaluate what I know from the Spirit of Truth and compare it to what is delivered by the agents of the “Author of Deceit”.
Joseph Smith said that his name would be had for good and evil throughout the world. That is true prophecy. He brought forth the Book of Mormon that is the word of God. The testimony comes from reading it. It brings into the heart and mind the desire to live righteously and teaches how to commune with the Holy Spirit. It delivers true testimony. It brings forth good fruit.
My testimony is born in the poetry I write. A few examples can be found at poetry.com and mormonwiki.com. The following are a sampling of what I have written:
A Godly Garden
A Walk in the Woods
Baptism
Boy Scout Basics
He Walked
Integrity
One Starlight Night
Returning HomeThis poem is written for this sharing of testimony. May it convey the Spirit to the reader!
My Testimony
I have a testimony.
Yes, I can say it’s true.
God has walked beside me
and helped to pull me through.Doubt and faith can not both share
the same invading space.
Faith is a gift of God, my friend.
With it your doubt erase.Faith, Repentance, Baptism,
They lead you to the gate.
Enter obediently into His arms.
Let Him there embrace.
The Holy Ghost is your friend.
He testifies of Christ.He calls upon our memory.
His counsel, there, is wise.Ask, Knock, Invite Him in.
Our Savior has come to stay.
We can know his will for us.He asks us all to pray.
I’ve asked my Heavenly Father.
Is there only one?
One way, one hope, one path?He answered, Yes, my son.
So did brother Joseph.
He saw them both, divine.
My testimony is my witness.
And yes, It’s truly mine!Val John Jennings is a published poet, genealogist, webmaster, scouter, grandparent and an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He and his wife, Karla, reside in Norfolk, Virginia.
