11:18:24 am on September 19, 2008 |
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When I was in high school I went to many different churches. My dad was Catholic, my mom was Lutharan, and my parents sent me and my sisters to the Seventh Day Adventist Church down on the corner. All of these churches had wonderful clergy and teachers. I attended a private Christian school in the primary grades and then changed over to public schools as I got older. In high school my best friend was Jewish and most of my other friends went to Calvary Chapel. I also got to know some LDS (Mormon) kids at the school and noticed how happy they where and how close they felt to their families. After high school I began to wonder why, if there is only one God and Savior are there so many different ways to interpret the teachings of the Bible and the nature of God. I attended many different churches and asked lots of questions. Whenever I asked my LDS friends gospel questions the answers just seemed to make sense and feel right. Finally, I decided I would read The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ. As I read my love and gratitude for Christ grew and my understanding of His sacrafice and grace became more clear than ever. I invited the missionaries to teach me and answer my questions. I was baptized the September following my graduation from High School. Jesus warned that in the last days there would be false prophets and teachings and then gave us a way to know the truth. He said, “Ye shall know them by their fruits.” (Matt 7:16-20) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints bears the fruits of truth, peace, joy, and family togetherness. Everything good in my life has been a direct result of my decision to follow Jesus Christ, be baptized and live my life in accordance with His teachings. The Book of Mormon and the Bible are the word of God, there are true and living prophets on the earth today, Jesus is guiding His church as in times past. Come taste of the living water and the fruit of the truth restored!
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