Expertise I can answer questions related to LDS beliefs and history as well as doctrinal questions pertaining to the standard works (Bible, Book of Mormon, etc.) I believe strongly in personal revelation and hope that all answers I provide will be carefully considered, and prayed about before being accepted.
Experience I've been a member of the LDS Church all of my life, have served a mission for the Church, have been sealed to my wife in the Washington, DC temple, and enjoy reading books on LDS history and the teachings of the prophets.
Organizations The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Education/Credentials A love for people and a strong desire to seek after the word of God. I try hard to follow the command "Seek not to declare my word, but first seek to obtain my word, and then shall your tongue be loosed; then, if you desire, you shall have my Spirit and my word, yea, the power of God unto the convincing of men."
Q: Could you explain me please why is family history considered as one of the most important beliefs of ... A: To fully answer your question would require that I cover pretty much all of our beliefs. Since I'm ...
Q: Since we have only a lifetime to live and many things to do, how long does it takes to have a ... A: Through careful study, prayer, and obedience to the commandments of God as we know them, we can ...
Q: Gene - how does one make any sense of this doctrine? Seems quite absurd and certainly adds to the ... A: It neither adds or takes away from the credibility of Joseph Smith. Many people are quick to make ...
Q: Since we have only a lifetime to live and many things to do, how long does it takes to have a ... A: Like most things in life, this depends on how much work and effort you put into it. It actually ...
Q: What is Revelation? What does it have to do with Jesus? A: Revelation is knowledge - pure correct knowledge that comes from God. In our everyday lives, without ...
Q: Assuming that your church is the true church of Jesus Christ, how do we know that the church will ... A: The answer lies in the Bible. The original apostasy was prophesied before it occurred in several ...
Q: Do Mormons belive in the whole Bible? According to Mormon beliefs, who wrote the Bible? According to ... A: We use the King James version of the Bible. We do believe the Bible to be the word of God, so far as ...
Q: Do LDS believe in the Trinity? Do LDS believe that Christ visited the Native people of America? A: We do not believe in the concept of the Trinity. We do believe in God the Eternal Father, His son ...
Q: I am exploring my spirituality. After many years as a smoker,drinker,and caffeine,I am attracted to ... A: For the best explanation on our stance you should refer to D&C (Doctrine and Covenants) section ...
Q: Does God exist in a physical body? A body of flesh and bone? Did God start with a mortal body (like ... A: *John 4:24 (King James Version) 24God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in ...
Q: Does God exist in a physical body? A body of flesh and bone? Did God start with a mortal body (like ... A: Yes. God has a body of flesh and bone as do we. However, unlike us, He does not have blood - His ...
