Heavenly Father has richly blessed me with a wonderful husband, three daughters, three step-daughters, two grandchildren, five sugar gliders, two amazing cats–one is a Bengal and the other a Cheetoh, twenty-seven chickens, five bunnies, numerous wild pheasants and quail, plus all the other wild creatures that live on our land. Yes–I love animals.
However, the love of my life is Jesus Christ, my Savior! He did for me what I could not do for myself. He gained forgiveness for all of my sins! Every breath I take is in praise of my Savior, my Lord and my God!
I spent 36 years not knowing how to gain this forgiveness that comes only through belief in the shed blood of Jesus. I was born and raised in a prominent Mormon family and married in the Temple. All my life I was taught by LDS leaders that gaining forgiveness was dependent upon my own actions and works. For many years I struggled with the process of repentance only to fail over and over again. Praise the Lord that He sent a Christian neighbor into my life. She was only six years old but she enticed me to come with her to church and hear the truth! I learned that even though I failed time and again, Jesus never once failed and He lived a perfect life for me–in my place! The day I learned about my complete forgiveness through His shed blood was November 11th, 1994! The moment I believed in this forgiveness, I received it (Acts 10:43). Today, nearly 14 years later, I still live every moment in awesome thankfulness to Jesus!
When I was Mormon I was a “Latter-day Saint” by name. Now that I have been made perfect through faith in Christ Jesus, I AM a Saint, and I live in the latter days. I have a strong testimony of the truthfulness of God’s living Prophets and Apostles and I love to compare their Words (fruits) with the words (fruits) of Mormon Prophets and Apostles, especially those found in Relief Society/Priesthood and Gospel Doctrine lessons. I take to heart Jesus’ words stating that God literally speaks to us when we read His God-breathed scripture (Matthew 22:29-32). Now that’s what I call Personal Revelation!
God has placed in my heart an unquenchable passion to share my testimony of the truthfulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ with Mormons. I invite you to join me as I boldly write of the wonderful and unconditional gifts that Jesus and Heavenly Father have given to us, especially complete forgiveness through Jesus! “Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, and hath made us kings and priests unto God and His Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen!” (Revelation 1:5-6)
If you would like to email me personally, you can do so at Latterdaysaintwoman.wordpress@HisHealingNow.com
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jeremycares said,
October 24, 2008 at 1:35 pm
What a tremendous testimony of love and faith. May Jesus continue to shower his grace and forgiveness on you. Jesus’ love shines through you.
jessicasheley said,
October 25, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Wow! Awesome blog! I am so excited to learn more from you. I am adding you as a link on my blog. I look forward to reading your posts.
Your Sister in Christ,
Jessica
heathershairdos said,
January 3, 2009 at 1:07 am
I’m so glad to find your blog! I wish I “knew my stuff” more so that I can defend my faith better, and your blog is inspiring. Thank you for your insightful posts, I’m enjoying reading and learning from them.
Heather
knowledgetoday said,
March 30, 2009 at 12:43 am
I love your site. Keep it up !
not2bright said,
July 2, 2009 at 10:42 am
Very, very helpful blog. I look forward to each post and pass them along to my friends, many of whom are LDS. God bless you! (P.S. This might show an avatar of my husband, but I’m Judi)
latterdaysaintwoman said,
July 2, 2009 at 12:04 pm
Judi,
Thanks for your words. I absolutely love my people–the Mormons! My hearts desire is that many, many Mormons will hear and believe the wonderful message of free and full forgiveness through the blood of Jesus. I sometimes get discouraged because I see all the comments from Mormons who are rejecting the Jesus who did everything for them. When I don’t see many Mormons coming to faith very often, I wonder if my efforts are fruitful. I often forget that conversion is the Holy Spirit’s job. I also forget that loving Christians like you will be taking the Words of God that I write, to other Mormons. I pray that the Holy Spirit will bring many of your LDS friends to faith.
May God bless your witness of Him!
rblandjr said,
August 7, 2009 at 11:34 am
Becki,
Thanks for that amazing testimony. That gives me hope that our great God is working in lives of my son and his wife. They have three little ones that are always on my heart. Thank you for sharing your experiences that will help me to share with them in love the real grace of Christ.
Thank you,
Richard
2Tim 4:2
ckuhrasch said,
April 28, 2010 at 6:19 am
Thank you for your loving work. May God bless you richly!
latterdaysaintwoman said,
April 28, 2010 at 10:57 am
You’re so welcome. Amazingly, I can’t take any credit for anything. All I do that is good is really God working through me. God has so richly blessed me, even though I have never deserved it. That was one of the most amazing things I learned when I really started doing Bible studies. God blesses us with eternal life and forgiveness of all our sins—-when we were still sinners! Our obedience to Him comes as a result of all these amazing blessings from God.
I had always believed the LDS scripture: “There is a law, irrevocably decreed in heaven before the foundations of this world, upon which all blessings are predicated—And when we obtain any blessing from God, it is by obedience to that law upon which it is predicated.”
I never realize how false this scripture is! LDS prophets have it completely backwards. God blesses us first, and then, out of gratitude, we give Him our feeble attempts at obedience because we love Him more than anything else.
What a blessing it is to be free to serve God out of love, and not because I am trying to gain something for myself.
ckuhrasch said,
May 13, 2010 at 6:54 am
I can’t tell you how helpful your blog is to me personally. I had a friend who was Mormon with whom I shared a love of Christ for many years…we set aside our differences and grew together in the love and truth of Christ. But recently her husband has begun to question her need for deep relationships outside of marriage. Her response has been to feel weak and guilty for her need and to submit to the priesthood of her husband and her church. I am grieving the loss of a friend and the loss of a soul to Christ. Your blog, and the truth within is so assuring of the real truth and of the possibility that God will continue to seek my friend as His own. I have found myself having to answer many of the same questions raised by your responders and I wish I would have had the gift of teaching with which God has blessed you. I am learning more and more about how to effectively witness to other Mormons through your work and I welcome the chance to do so. Thank you so much! Yours in Christ, Cindy
latterdaysaintwoman said,
May 13, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Cindy,
Thank you so much for your kind words. It is wonderful to hear that all my efforts are helping someone. I sometimes get discouraged when all I hear from LDS members are negative arguments.
What is amazing is that I do not consider myself a good teacher and I certainly do not have the gift of writing. It just goes to show that everything I do is merely God working through me. Paul’s words to the Corinthians are certainly truth for me:
“For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; 28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are“.
And, Paul finishes with the reason that God chooses the weak and foolish:
“That no flesh should glory in his presence. 30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: 31 That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 1:26
Amen to that truth from God!
Hey, I volunteer with a Christian Ministry that reaches out to Mormons. One facet of our Ministry is a Prayer Ministry ran by a wonderfully compassionate Christian woman by the name of Lori. You can email her with a prayer request for your friend. She will send out your prayer request via an email to hundreds of loving Christians the world over. They will go to the very throne of God on behalf of your friend! Prayer is powerful because we have such a powerful God!
You can email her at our Ministry website: http://www.truthinloveministry.net and click on “Contact” and “Prayer request“.
Thanks again, Cindy. God’s blessings.
moroniangeloflight said,
August 3, 2010 at 11:29 am
Aloha! my name is Suzanne,
I have a different kind of story than most…
I was born in Salt Lake City Utah into a 5th generation LDS family.
My Father and his siblings were raised part of their lives on Joseph Smith’s farm in Palmyra New York. Their Parents, my Grand Parents were missionaries there.
My Mother was a convert to the church as a young adult.
As a young child my Mother and Father moved us to California and I was raised outside the church. My parents were (Jack Mormons)
Yet if anyone ever asked what religion we were, I would always reply… Mormon!
My thinking and theology were also Mormon.
My older siblings were raised on and off in the church. My brother was sealed in the Salt Lake City temple to his 1st wife and my sister was a Sunday school teacher at her local LDS church.
Even though my parents didn’t live the ways of the church, they were still indoctrinated in their thinking, so growing up with them and my siblings that doctrine, theology and thinking were instilled in me untill….
In 1993 at the age of 38 I gave my life to the
Lord Jesus Christ Of the Bible and everything changed!
I began to see where my thinking was off
(which took years to discover and dispel)
I realized that the LDS church was based on lies!
Two years ago I began to study the teachings, history, doctrines and theology of the LDS church and now I have discovered what mormonism truly is… a hoax!
I go on line now wherever I can to share the truth with anyone who is willing to listen!
I have hundreds of relatives and friends that remain faithful LDS members in Utah and through out the country. I am praying for them to see the truth and be freed from the lies and bondage they are living under
and come into a personal relationship with the One True and Living God… Jesus Christ.
Praise God you have been set free and are now reaching out to others with the True Gospel of Grace! Keep sharing the Truth in Love my Sister!
latterdaysaintwoman said,
August 3, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Hi Suzanne,
Praise the Lord for bringing you to faith! I also have many relatives and friends who don’t know their Savior whose blood has washed them clean. Isn’t it painful, having the truth that will set them free, but not one of them will listen to you? Prayer is powerful, and I will pray for your family as I continue praying for mine. I live in Boise, if you are anywhere close it would be wonderful to meet you.
Your sister in Christ,
Becki
boogmenot said,
October 25, 2010 at 6:10 pm
A couple questions. I am trying not to doubt your sincerity, but the name of your blog is misleading. I’m sure you have your reasons why you think that is not the case, but that’s what blogs are, opinions.
Second, I’m curious if you give much thought or effort to Muslims, Jews, Buddhists, idol worshipers, Hindus, et al., who seem to be going to hell based on the criterion you have laid out. Is it that Mormons are so close otherwise that you want to focus on them? Do you think Mormons are worse than others who are differently ignorant (if so, is one ignorance better than the other–it sounds like Mormons are ignorant, and so are most Muslims, Jews,, etc.).
I confess that many Mormons misunderstand the power of grace, and can overdo it on their rhetoric about works. Many are way too hard on themselves and think they have to be perfect. The focus in on part of the equation and forget the rest (and you have plenty of quotes to back that up). Much of these debates are semantics anyway–we all have different definitions for salvation, repentance, and even works, so sometimes we agree more than we realize (and vice versa). However, I appreciate knowing that God will not simply condemn almost all who ever lived to hell because they don’t understand Christ’s grace exactly the way that you do. It always boggles my mind that many who talk about God as love in the same breath condemn most of the people who ever lived to hell for not understanding and accepting (in not too explicit of a way or it will be condemned as a work) Christ as having suffered for their sins. I’m glad God has a more profound plan in place than that.
I’m sure I’m missing something and am wondering how you in your mind can condemn Mormons and not Muslims et al. without basing it on ignorance, since Mormons are ignorant too–unless you actually do condemn them, which seems like you would have to based on…I already said all that.
latterdaysaintwoman said,
October 25, 2010 at 9:45 pm
Hi boogmenot,
I appreciate that you are trying not to doubt my sincerity. The desire of my heart is to share what I have been given by my Savior with Mormons.
I pray that I can help you understand why I do what I do.
First, you wrote: “A couple questions. I am trying not to doubt your sincerity, but the name of your blog is misleading. I’m sure you have your reasons why you think that is not the case, but that’s what blogs are, opinions.”
In the page that you have left your comment, I explain why I call myself a Latter-day Saint:
“When I was Mormon I was a “Latter-day Saint” by name. Now that I have been made perfect through faith in Christ Jesus, I AM a Saint, and I live in the latter days.”
Not only am I a saint who lives in the latter days, I have also been called to serve as a missionary to Mormons. Using “Latter-day Saint Woman” for my blog name is something that is Mormon friendly and will hopefully draw Mormons to read what I write. I do not believe I am being deceitful, on the page “A little About Me” I clearly explain that I am no longer a Mormon, where I give the purpose for my blog:
“God has placed in my heart an unquenchable passion to share my testimony of the truthfulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ with Mormons.”
Now, to answer your next question:
“Second, I’m curious if you give much thought or effort to Muslims, Jews, Buddhists, idol worshipers, Hindus, et al., who seem to be going to hell based on the criterion you have laid out. Is it that Mormons are so close otherwise that you want to focus on them? Do you think Mormons are worse than others who are differently ignorant (if so, is one ignorance better than the other–it sounds like Mormons are ignorant, and so are most Muslims, Jews,, etc.).”
The Church that I am a member of does send out missionaries to reach Muslims, Jews, Buddhists, idol worshipers, Hindus and many other groups of people. But, so does the LDS Church. Mormon Missionaries are sent out to convert Muslims, Jews, Buddhists, idol worshipers, Hindus, and yes, members of the Lutheran Church that I attend. In fact, LDS missionaries are sent out to convert members of every Protestant and Catholic Church in the world.
As well, the LDS Church teaches that any person who is not a Mormon cannot gain eternal life. Gospel Principles, Chapter 47, Exaltation, explains: “What is Exaltation? Exaltation is eternal life, the kind of life God lives.” The Lesson then gives the “Requirements” which state, among other things, that a person must be a baptized member of the LDS Church.
Here is a link to the Lesson:
I have been called, both by God and by my church, to be a missionary to those of the Mormon faith. I do so because I cannot stop myself from testifying of the truth about forgiveness—that it is gained solely through faith in Christ’s blood.
I do not believe that Mormons are worse than anyone else; in truth, I confess that I am the chief of sinners; just as the Apostle Paul believed of himself. God does not grade sins, or sinners. In His eyes there are only two groups of people in the world—those who are 100% perfect through faith in Christ alone; and everyone else who are still in their sins because of unbelief.
God does have a much more profound plan in place—and Jesus told us about it many years ago:
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.”
Lindsay Lewis said,
June 13, 2011 at 10:34 am
I am a mormon woman 32 years old. I was just looking into a local lutheran kindergarten that was recommended to me when I saw a link to TILM. I respect others who live their religion and love and worship God. There is one thing that SURPISED me from TILM and that is how much I read that Mormons are going to Hell. Wow! I guess I’m naive but I didn’t think people still talk that way. Does that mean the wonderful Lutheran friend I have, thinks I’m going to Hell? That is awful. I already sent an email out to this school asking about tuition and if they have an opening for my daughter. How can I send my daughter there when they think our family is going to Hell? That is so, so crazy. I think God will judge us by our hearts. I do believe in the Book of Mormon and a modern prophet and 12 apostles who hold God’s priesthood, but even if I die and find out my religion is fabricated, how could a loving God send me to Hell? I believe all who desire to love and follow God will be able to follow Him no matter what religion or non religion they had on earth. If my religion ends up not being the “right” one or my friend’s Jewish, Muslim, or catholic religion ends up being incorrect, God will NOT send them to Hell. I could not believe in a God that would do that. If I truly believed something so awful. I would be a very sad woman thinking so many of us will burn in a fiery awful Hell. Does anyone really believe that? I believe in a loving, merciful Heavenly Father who is just and all-knowing. Also, I think the works vs grace issue has been blown way out of proportion. I BELIEVE in Christ which means I have fresh hope for every day. I know the atonement allows me to repent of my sins so there is no need to be depressed or dragged down because of my weaknesses. I read somewhere that you believe a criminal who hurts others and knowingly makes wrong choices will be held accountable if they do not change and follow God. That sounds like you do believe in accountability and repentance to save us. I KNOW I am not saving myself. It is only through Jesus Christ that I am saved and can return to live with Heavenly Father and Jesus. I think we agree on quite a bit! We can love each other and rejoice together in our knowledge of our savior. Of course we naturally will want to share our beliefs with each other and bring more members into our respective church. For us we do it because we believe the Book of Mormon and prophet add more knowledge upon the Bible and we love other’s and want them to have the same knowledge to strengthen their faith and families. It is also because we believe it is prophecy that the gospel (as we believe it) it must be spread across the entire earth before Christ can come again. I sincerely respect your religion and the good people in your church. That is why I was so surprised with the talk of mormons going to Hell.
latterdaysaintwoman said,
June 15, 2011 at 8:36 pm
Hi Lindsay,
I appreciate your comment and understand why you would feel the way you do. I was LDS for many years and believed as LDS prophets taught–that God would not send people to hell. It wasn’t until a few years ago that I realized that the God of Mormonism has already sentenced over one-third of all his children to Hell. According to LDS teachings, he did this in the Pre-existence when he sent all those who chose Lucifer’s plan and not Christ’s. These children didn’t even have the opportunity to repent of their sin, and yet they will spend eternity in the same domain as Satan. How does that fit into your beliefs that a loving Heavenly Father could never send any of his children to spend eternity in Hell?
Interestingly, only false prophets make the claim that only a handful of people will go to Hell. The prophets and apostles of the Bible are very clear that anyone with any sins remaining on Judgment Day will be sent to Hell for eternity. Jesus Himself taught in Matthew 25 that people who merely committed sins of omission would spend eternity in the very same dwelling place as Satan:
“Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: 42For I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink: 43I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not. 44Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? 45Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me. 46And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.” (Matthew 25:41-46)
Jesus also told us that even people who sincerely thought they were following Christ (but weren’t) will be sent to Hell. Only those who did the will of Heavenly Father will enter the Kingdom of Heaven:
“Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.” (Matthew 7:21-23)
The reason that God will send all unbelievers to Hell is because He abhors sin. Having even one sin means you are cursed to spend eternity in Hell. No unclean person can dwell in His presence. That is why Mormons are not considered Christian. LDS Prophets teach that while Jesus did pay for every person’s sins, that does not mean that a person has been forgiven of their sins. While Jesus paid the debt, he merely re-financed each persons debt of sin. Now, every person owes their debt of sin to Jesus, not Heavenly Father.
If you are LDS, then you have been taught that every time you sin you must repent to gain forgiveness of that sin. Repentance has been redefined in Mormonism and according to your prophets; you must do many works to gain forgiveness for your sins. You are forgiven only if and when you complete the many requirements. Because of this false belief, Mormons are still in their sins. They do not believe in what their Savior has already done for them. (If you would like to read the words of your prophets and apostles, go to this Post, which provides all the quotes and links to lds.org
Click here:
The true Savior of the world paid for every sin when He gave His life on the Cross. At that moment, every person who will ever live was forgiven of all of their sins:
“To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. 20Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God. 21For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” (2 Corinthians 5:19-21)
“And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; 14Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross” (Colossians 2:13-14)
Anyone who does not believe that all their sins were forgiven by Christ’s work rejects this wonderful gift given freely by our Savior. The Apostle Peter testified that all who believe in Jesus, receive forgiveness the moment they come to faith
“To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.” (Acts 10:43).
I pray that you do believe that all your sins were forgiven through Christ’s work, and not your own. Your Savior loves you so much, He died for you. If you already know that He has forgiven all your sins, you can give Him all the glory; and praise Him with every breath you breath–just as the Apostle John testified:
“And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, 6And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. ‘ (Revelation 1:5-6)
jordandl said,
May 18, 2012 at 1:59 pm
I love your blog. Subscribing NOW! It is always encouraging to hear the testimonies of Mormons who have left and accepted justification through true faith in the power of Christ.
We’re a new blog, and ever evolving. I’ve written some posts as I have been researching LDS teachings.
Thanks so much
latterdaysaintwoman said,
May 19, 2012 at 12:42 am
Your welcome, jordand, amazingly it was nothing that i did myself–all the Holy Spirit’s doing. God is amazing and I am thankful to fellow Christains like yourself who reach out to my people-the Mormons. God’s Word is powerful and it is the only thing that brings a person to faith in Jesus. With your new blog, remember that and God will work through you mightily! May God bless your witness of Him, Becki