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Hi I'm Paul
I'm a father, an outdoor enthusiast, an amateur knife maker and I'm a Mormon.
About Me
I'm a father of four wonderful boys, a frozen food broker, an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys Scouting, an amateur custom knife maker and a Mormon. I've been blessed with a wonderful wife who deeply cares about our boys and makes our home a true joy to come home to every evening.
Why I am a Mormon
Although I was born into a family that has been part of the Mormon church for several generations there came a time when I too had to know for myself if its teaching really were true. At the age of 18 as a Senior in High School I remember driving home from a neighboring town one night. Although I had prayed my whole life, that night I really talked to God and told him about my need to KNOW if it was true before I went out to spend 2 years as a missionary telling other people about Christ's church restored again in these days as it had once been when he walked the Earth. I can still remember that peaceful assurance that I felt that night as I talked with my Father in Heaven and I knew the teachings I'd been taught my whole life were indeed true! Several time though my life since that time I've had similar experiences when God has spoken peace to my heart through his Spirit and I can say with no doubt that I KNOW that He lives, that Jesus Christ is my Savior, and that Joseph Smith was God's instrument in bringing back the FULLNESS of His Gospel in these latter days. The Gospel of Jesus Christ has brought direction to my life and helps me be a better father, husband and better person all around. I have SO much further to go and have SO much to learn, but the Gospel is there to help me every step of the way!
How I live my faith
For several years I was able to work with the youth in my church and was highly involved in the Boy Scouts of America serving as a Varsity Team Coach as well as an Assistant District Commissioner. I'm currently organizing a contingent of over 100 youth and adults preparing to go to the Philmont Scout Ranch in northern New Mexico. The Scouting program is a truly inspired program and teaches our young men values that go hand-in-hand with the teachings of Jesus Christ. I love how it gives our young men an opportunity to serve and lead, characteristics that will help them be great missionaries and leaders in both the Church and the world. I do my best to live my life as an example to these young men so that they will see in me a reflection of my Savior.