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i am a mormon

I am a sister, dancer, and traveler. And I'm a Mormon.
I was born into an LDS family/home. I went to church every week and learned about the doctrines and teachings of my gospel. I read and studied and pondered. I prayed and received answers. I obeyed and was blessed. My conversion was a process and still is. You can always be more converted to the church, and to God's will. Over the years I had a steady flow of an increase in my testimony.... Living in a town with lots of members or just great examples. My parents' example of absolute selflessness. Attending church every Sunday. The Young Womens program and girls camp and youth retreats. Having callings, or responsibilities/leadership positions. The opportunities for personal growth and ability to help and serve others were plentiful. Almost expected. It made me a better person. It made me happier! I know without the light of Christ in my life, I would be lost. Everyone has the light. They're born with it. And I'm just thankful part of God's plan for me was to grow up in an environment that reflected, grew and shared that light. I want everyone to be able to do this. Something this powerful and uplifting must be shared. The message is being spread throughout the whole world by missionaries. Missionaries who live righteously. Who serve selflessly. Who are official, full-time missionaries. Or who are missionaries by example. Who have felt God's love and want to enable others to experience it as well. His love is constant and endless.

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