Heavenly Father has richly blessed me with a wonderful husband, three daughters, three step-daughters, two grandchildren, five sugar gliders, a Dalmatian and a cat, eleven chickens, two bunnies, a miniature Angus steer, 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 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@myheavenlyfather.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