JodyTJ

I'm interested in reading biographies of converts, current and past leaders (especially Prophet Monson), and even political leaders, who are Mormon. I always find biographies great reads, so I am looking forward to suggestions. xD

Yeah, that's just a description. Though I should have added, like you said, three persons of one substance.

I'm not a Mormon...yet (getting baptized in October), but I understood some of that.

God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Ghost were all the same God, which differs from the LDS view.

Ah, that makes more sense. So they're all God, but three separate entities. That does make more sense then the Catholic and Protestant view.

Wow:(, I was told the complete opposite. That there was no God the Son or God the Holy Ghost in the LDS Church.

I don't know if my understanding of the Godhead is correct, but this is what I understand so far: the Father and the Son are distinct beings, who are perfect, and work in a common purpose. The Holy Ghost is God's life force on earth and guides God's children (us). Also, is Jesus considered a "god" or just God's Son who will reign as King after His second coming?

I haven't converted yet, but I am close to it. My aim is to get baptized by October or November (December is too far now). I am introverted, so I don't really like to talk a lot, but you know, the LDS are nice, compassionate, and family oriented people. Also, the church has a strong record of helping others in need. For example, the floods in Alberta caused great devastation, and many Albertans became homeless. And you know who helped? Some LDS missionaries. I read this in an article, and I can't find it right now, but I'll look for it. But the author looked around, and said the only helpers he could see were LDS. What I am trying to say is, don't be afraid or nervous. The LDS Church is a big family (almost 15 million strong), and will not judge you or make fun of you because your talk or whatever didn't go well. Plus, your baptism will be a big occasion, and people will be happy for you. So, don't worry, be happy. At least that's the way I see it. :)

I hope this isn't a stupid question, but what is considered a "weird" testimony? Also, is a testimony basically your journey to the church and you finding truthfulness in the Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith and church? If so, I believe the Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith and the Church are true and follow the Gospel. :)

Congrats Lakumi. I hope everything goes well. Oh, and my "little blurb" will soon say LDS as well. And here's a little coincidence, we're both Canadians. xD

+1 I don't think how wealthy you are should define if you've been a success or not. If you love your life, and follow the gospel and have a good family and friends, than that is success.

That's a good question. I'm waiting for the following reasons: 1) Doing lessons with the missionaries during the summer is very difficult (don't have a full licence). And my parents are against me joining. 2) I want to take it slow. I don't thinking studying for two weeks is good enough, even if I'm pumped up on excitement. 3) Like #2, I want to learn as much as I can. I don't want to get into the church and know absolutely nothing. 4) I want to get to know the missionaries and the Bishop more, that way when I join I feel less overwhelmed. But who knows, I could get baptized in October. And another thing. When school starts up this September, I will have a better chance at doing the lessons. From 11:00am to 2:30pm I have what we call a "spare" (where you have no classes), and during that time I could have the missionaries pick me up and do the lessons at the meetinghouse (which is only a 15 min drive). Obviously I will do it on their time, not mine, since I have all the time I need.

I don't necessarily want to fix my father, I want him to find happiness. And this Church has provided, literally, millions with happiness. I don't intend on telling him to join the church right away, I want to take a more slow approach. I myself will be getting baptized in November/December (yay!!) and don't plan on him being baptized the same month. I was thinking about 2-5 months after me. But, I do agree with you. I am going to take a more logical approach, and pray about it extensively.

I'm not the most social person (I enjoy peoples company, though), so I am quite fine with interacting with new people, such as Mormons. But yeah, I don't want to push my step brother into joining, but I do think it would be worth while. And my reasoning for not having them join when I join is because I want to tell them first hand how great the church is. Instead of just saying it is great without actually being in it (I do think it's great regardless, but they like proof).

As some of you know, my parents (my biological mother and step father) are adamantly against me becoming a Mormon. They have their reasons, and I respect those reasons, but it is ultimately my decision. I am 19 after all. Anyway, my father, who doesn't live with me (he cheated and left my mom when I was three) is quite religious. And like me, he is Catholic, though he hasn't been to church in over a decade (probably since I was 3). He has read the Bible fully, but only once. He has gone through a lot through his life, and he really wants to get out of this slump he is in. His girlfriend moved to Newfoundland, and he went there for about five months, but cam back to Ontario, but they still love each other. And it it very likely that she is coming back to Ontario (with her son, my semi-step brother). You may be wondering why I am writing all of this nonsense. Well, I have a little plan. I truly believe this Church is the restored and true Church. My father is in a crisis, and loves his girlfriend (who I don't like... ). And I think this Church can help them, spiritually and in their relationship. I think the concept of family in the Church could really help them become closer and become closer to God. His step son suffers from anxiety and hasn't been to school for four years (he should be graduated, but he only has his grade eight..) And since during sacrament meetings, people do a talk, that could really help him get out of his shell. And, his mother suffers from severe back pain, and having so much support at church could really lift her spirits. They also don't have a lot of money, and the Church's welfare system could assist them. I am not a member yet, but I will be baptized in November or December. I really believe this is the true Church. My dad needs a Church that inspires him and gets him back to his true self, and this Church can help him. Do you think after I convert I should try to get my dad, his girlfriend and his step son to convert as well?

My cousins live in Brampton (which, as you know, is apart of the GTA). I would prefer to live in Toronto, but I still live with my parents.

I had the missionaries come last summer (didn't work out with my parents). I live about about an hour and half North-East of Toronto.

Congrats! I hope to be joining you as a new convert soon. :)

I sure have. :) It's been hard at times, such as dealing with my parents objections. I have at times lost faith or interest in the church, and I have also been dismayed. However, I've worked through all of those, and I've prevailed. I have to say, though, that President Thomas S. Monson has been a huge inspiration for me. I always enjoy listening to him at General Conference (I watched quite a bit of General Conference speeches the past couple of days). And what's pretty cool is that I'm 19, and that means I can go on a mission! I've had dreams of going to a mission in Germany (Germany's my favourite European country and it is beautiful there) or Austria and spreading the gospel there. Actually, I want to spread the gospel to the whole world. But unfortunately that's not possible.

Yeah, I'm taking what we call in Canada a "victory lap" or grade 13. I plan on going to the local meetinghouse to conduct lessons with the missionaries, and hopefully get baptized by November or December. And I don't know what came over me.. I just started believing. I can't explain the feeling I got, it was something you can't describe, it's something special. Whenever I read/watch the GAs speak or regular Mormons speak, I just feel all happy and get that same feeling you can't explain. I truly believe the Holy Ghost is moving me towards this church. I am also getting the Quad (Standard Works), so that I can surprise the missionaries. I think they'll be happy to know that I already have the scripture, they just need to provide me with the materials to learn. :)

Well, I recently talked to a missionary, and her and I are now conversing through email. She is, however, based in Utah, and I am based in Ontario, Canada. We have emailed for the past week or so, and I've learned a lot. She taught me how to pray! :) She is going to be phoning some local missionaries for me, so that they can get into contact with, via email. She is doing that because my parents are against me becoming a Mormon. I can honestly say that I believe that the Book of Mormon is true and that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God. After earnest pray, I got those answers. My goal is to be baptized by November or December (I want to take it slow), and I can do it while at school. I have a spare (which is where you have no classes) from 11:10am to 2:30pm which gives me plenty of time to talk to the missionaries at the local meetinghouse. I honestly can't wait to join this church. This church is amazing, and is everything a church should be. And I think I'll finally feel like I'm home. :)

I haven't posted here for awhile, and I think it's time that I become active again. First off, I really do want to become a Mormon, and join this Church. However, concerns are popping up in my head. I have a list of some concerns and confusing doctrines that I don't understand, etc. Is there any conclusive and/or inconclusive evidence that supports the Book of Mormon. If so, could you provide me with a link/book?I am a bit worried about the legitimacy of Joseph Smith's prophethood. I've read the Wikipedia article (yes, I know Wikipedia isn't the best source), and I see some worrying trends, such as the bank scandal.Can I still go to heaven if I'm not married (I plan on getting married, just curious)?I am 19, but will most likely join the Church when I'm 20 something (probably 22-24, since my parents are against it, and I'll be out of the house by that time), but I want to become a missionary. What is the age limit?Are the prophets infallible?Why were blacks banned from the priesthood?Can family members come to my temple marriage? If they can't, would I be able to have a "second" marriage in a place where they can see?That's all of my serious questions. Here's my not so serious question. I want to purchase the new Standard Works with all four books of scripture in the Quad edition. However, I don't want missionaries coming to my house, since my parents will be very mad (they were very, very mad when I had missionaries come over last summer, didn't go so well..). So my question is, would a shipping company, like UPS or Canada Post ship it to me, or what? I have been wanting to join the LDS Church for about a year and a half, but I really want to learn more. I don't like doing things fast, so doing this slowly will help me understand and adapt to Mormon theology and culture. I do consider myself a cultural Mormon. But I am guilty of drinking coffee and alcohol. Don't worry, I hate tea. :)

I've thought of doing that, but it's quite risky (I'd have to bike there, since I don't own a car). But it's worth a shot. I actually like a church that makes me work and keeps me active in the faith during the whole week, not just Sunday. I'm the kind of person who gets excited when I'm asked to do something, for example, teach people about the Book of Mormon. Teaching people about the BoM would be awesome, but first I need to believe in it, and study it first. And of course, join the Church. But constantly studying and being encouraged to study the scriptures is something I would love to do. :) The Catholic Church, to me at least, is just a very boring, ritualistic, and divided church. The Mormon Church on the other hand is united, not boring, and not ritualistic. I also don't feel like I'm in a family in the Catholic Church. But I can tell from you and others that the Mormon Church is a family church. My parents know I am interested in the Church (though, that was awhile ago, they don't know that I'm interested again). I don't want to keep secrets, or lie, but I think I need to keep it to myself. Or else my journey will come to a sad ending yet again.

My father said that they track the people on that site (I've been on it). He said the missionaries came again when we said not to come, and he told me that they said they track people on that site to see if they're still interested. So I am afraid to go on it again. But I think he was just trying to scare me. Not sure though.

I do plan on watching General Conference this weekend. Would it be on BYUtv (which is what I have)? I saw exerts of the April General Conference of 2012 but not much to make me more informed. My internet is also very, very bad so watching it on my internet is a no-go. Though I plan on getting a Samsung Galaxy S4, and I am curious if the Church has an app or if I am able to watch the next General Conference live on another source? @Roseslipper Sounds to me that you have it easy. For me, it will be far more difficult. It's mostly my father who is opposed (my mom is as well, but she's not as mean as he is). He basically says that I was baptized Catholic and should stay Catholic, which is unfair because I don't believe in Catholicism anymore. @Hyena I've considered having a dual identity, but it wouldn't seem right to me. I would be living a lie on the one hand, and also lying to my parents. I don't plan on telling them that I have converted (though I will let them know of my interest in leaving Catholicism, but not saying what church), but I do plan on telling them when I am older, and have them clearly understand that I determine my future, and not them. But I need help with contacting missionaries without prompting them to my house. I also need help with understanding some LDS theology (but that's for another thread).