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Hello from Herriman

Posted: August 18th, 2008, 10:55 am
by truthseeds
Hello,

I am a happy husband and proud father of three wonderful children. I've worked in architecture for 14 years, and before that I was in home construction. I enjoy time with my family, the great outdoors here in Utah and beyond and studying material like I've discovered on this wonderful forum. I am excited to participate.

I have read the posts on this forum for a few weeks now. It has capped off an awakening of sorts for me. I 'awoke' and started really using my faculties just last year. 9/11 Truth was my wake-up call. I stumbled upon a documentary and I've been an active student ever since. And I must say, God bless Professor Jones and all the other good people shining light on the tragic events of 9/11. I believe it is a defining issue of our time and I know many are waking up to the truth. I am a proud member of Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth and although it is a difficult issue to address, I try to raise awareness with everyone I know.

It has been a road of discovery and at every turn I feel like standing on the mountaintops and hollering for all to hear. You know when you have something you feel compelled by and feel and know it's the truth, and you just want to share it?

In this past year, I have been through all sorts of emotions...from fear to anger and sadness etc. The emotions of fear are natural I know and like anger, can be utilized as an empowering tool. But it can be consuming and weaken the soul. I've felt fear over the last year like never before. The fear of the unknown is destructive. It seems to help me to study and learn (to know), then try and inform people (empower). Gordon B. Hinckley saying, “If Ye Are Prepared Ye Shall Not Fear,” has resonated and we are preparing, finally.

I've learned not to trust all the info that out there, be it TV, internet, radio, newspaper, magazines, liars or false prophets etc and that we must seek the truth for ourselves to find proper, accountable and researched material, then we must use our critical thinking skills. Then, our minds eye...our instincts, our inner spirit should play a role too.

The dots have started connecting for me more recently. I have now seen that there is evil in our world. The gospel I learned as a youth has compelled me and a strong feeling that we are indeed in the latter days and an inner sense and need of gospel and spirituality and closeness to God and our Savior have overwhelmed me and compelled me beyond anything I've ever felt.

It has been nearly 20 years since I accepted the Gospel and attended Church. This past Sunday, with emotion swelling up in me and a feeling that the holy spirit was guiding me, I took my family to our local Ward. It was amazing. I am overwhelmed with it all and it felt so right. As I said to all the good folks that welcomed us, it is very good to be back.

Re: Hello from Herriman

Posted: August 18th, 2008, 2:12 pm
by Proud 2b Peculiar
Welcome back, and welcome here. Good to see that you acted on your promptings. Way to go! Look forward to your input!

Re: Hello from Herriman

Posted: August 18th, 2008, 3:26 pm
by ChelC
Welcome. I hope to hear more from you soon. The gospel is true... hang onto that. The struggles of this life are difficult, but if you stay connected to the eternal you will get through all of those emotions. Despite the failings of man, the gospel is eternal and does not change.

Re: Hello from Herriman

Posted: August 19th, 2008, 10:15 am
by SPARTACUS
truthseeds wrote:The gospel I learned as a youth has compelled me and a strong feeling that we are indeed in the latter days and an inner sense and need of gospel and spirituality and closeness to God and our Savior have overwhelmed me and compelled me beyond anything I've ever felt.
The most secure incorruptible and everlasting treasure on this earth is pure truth as provided by the Holy Spirit. Welcome to the forum. I look forward to hearing your insights.

SPARTACUS

Re: Hello from Herriman

Posted: August 19th, 2008, 2:46 pm
by truthseeds
SPARTACUS wrote:
truthseeds wrote:The gospel I learned as a youth has compelled me and a strong feeling that we are indeed in the latter days and an inner sense and need of gospel and spirituality and closeness to God and our Savior have overwhelmed me and compelled me beyond anything I've ever felt.
The most secure incorruptible and everlasting treasure on this earth is pure truth as provided by the Holy Spirit. Welcome to the forum. I look forward to hearing your insights.

SPARTACUS
Thank you all for the warm welcome. I too look forward to the insights I may gain from you good folks.

Re: Hello from Herriman

Posted: August 19th, 2008, 2:50 pm
by truthseeds
ChelC wrote:Welcome. I hope to hear more from you soon. The gospel is true... hang onto that. The struggles of this life are difficult, but if you stay connected to the eternal you will get through all of those emotions. Despite the failings of man, the gospel is eternal and does not change.
Thank you for the words of encouragement. I have much anticipation for re-learning the gospel and developing my testimony. My wife and I both. My 10 year old son is the skeptic, but I am happy with his questioning and I look forward to being a part of him learning the gospel and hopefully developing faith in the LDS Church. Thanks again.

Re: Hello from Herriman

Posted: August 20th, 2008, 6:59 pm
by AussieOi
what a terrific story, best wishes

only suggestion i can add is to take it easy, and always remember, the reason ALL of us go to church is because we are IMperfect. that applies to you, me and everyone else.

Friends at work say "Paul, why do you do x, y or z...aren't you a mormon and go to church?" to which i reply, "yes, i am a Christian and I go to church BECAUSE i sin and am trying to improve my life"

if you get down on yourself while you are moving along your journey, because you fall of the path for whatever reason, just remember that we go to church so that we can become better

we take a sacrament so that we can repent (hint because we ARE all sinning), and no one is perfect.

most people you will come across are well meaning, some are dangerous, some fundamentalists, some true fruit loops, some truly wonderful, its like any organisation.

the only differences is we have the Book of Mormon (where my testimony lies) and our leaders have the keys to administer the gospel

Family home evening, family prayer, scripture reading, we've found doing them bit by bit and progressively introducing them are the way to integrate them into our lives and those of our children

god bless, as i am sure he will

Re: Hello from Herriman

Posted: August 21st, 2008, 5:17 pm
by truthseeds
AussieOi: Thanks so much for those wise words of advice. I have a tendency to jump in head first and I appreciate what you said.

God bless you also!
AussieOi wrote:what a terrific story, best wishes

only suggestion i can add is to take it easy, and always remember, the reason ALL of us go to church is because we are IMperfect. that applies to you, me and everyone else.

Friends at work say "Paul, why do you do x, y or z...aren't you a mormon and go to church?" to which i reply, "yes, i am a Christian and I go to church BECAUSE i sin and am trying to improve my life"

if you get down on yourself while you are moving along your journey, because you fall of the path for whatever reason, just remember that we go to church so that we can become better

we take a sacrament so that we can repent (hint because we ARE all sinning), and no one is perfect.

most people you will come across are well meaning, some are dangerous, some fundamentalists, some true fruit loops, some truly wonderful, its like any organisation.

the only differences is we have the Book of Mormon (where my testimony lies) and our leaders have the keys to administer the gospel

Family home evening, family prayer, scripture reading, we've found doing them bit by bit and progressively introducing them are the way to integrate them into our lives and those of our children

god bless, as i am sure he will