my testimony

I testify that Jesus Christ lives, that He has manifested Himself unto me by the power of the holy ghost, that the Book of Mormon is true and the most correct of any book on earth, and that it is THE primary warning to the world in the last days to prepare men to enter His presence, and to prepare the world for the Lord's prophesied return. The Lord has set His hand again the second time to recover His people.

The Church has richly blessed my life and the lives of my family. I have loved my life in the Church since I was baptized when I was 21 years old. I raised my family in the wonderful Mormon culture. I served a mission, which I loved. I married in the temple. I LOVE MORMONISM now and forever! I have been counted as one of the Church's most ardent defenders, and when I say "Church" I mean what I viewed as Mormonism.

To give you an idea of my labor of love for the Lord over the last 30+ years of my life, I have served as stake/ward missionary, Ward Mission Leader (2x), EQ President (2x), multiple bishoprics, YM President, seminary teacher, Gospel Doctrine teacher, High Council member, home teacher, etc.). I have nothing but gratitude for the Church and the blessings that have flowed into my life and my family because of the Church. We all have wonderful, rich memories and wouldn't change a thing. We love the people and we count ourselves as true-believing Mormons founded on the rock of Christ and the teachings of the Restoration. 

My love for the Book of Mormon and respect for the mists of darkness (thus wanting to hold fast to the iron rod) is demonstrated by me reading the book daily for 35 years, averaging two readings a year. I have not treated it lightly (DC 84:54-58). I have had its teachings written in my heart. I've received the book as a covenant (have you?), and have promised to live by the obligations established by it. I have profound love for the Book of Mormon and regard it as a priceless prophesy of our day and a blueprint (how-to manual) for how to be redeemed.

If you know me, you know that I'm a passionate missionary, and love sharing the gospel...that's why I'm inviting you to consider Joseph Smith's own words in consistent and unwavering opposition to polygamy, as well as consider God is working again, as prophesied. I trust you'd do the same for me! Once one partakes of the fruit or love Christ (1 Nephi 8), you want to share it with others. And if you do have concern for me, that's great. I appreciate it. Please contact me and engage.

I love the Restoration and seek to preserve it. I desire to be part of building Zion and to be an eyewitness of the prophecies unfolding before our eyes.