Hi I'm Ryan

I was born into an LDS family. My ancestors came from England, Wales, and Switzerland in the 1800's to be closer to the church. They struggled to live, but I feel them in my life through their documented histories, trials, dedication, and I know their desire to bless the lives of their posterity. I am an honored recipient of their faith. My desire has always been to share the peace I feel in the Gospel. At the age of 18, while preparing to serve a mission, an institute teacher shared with me a challenge that forever changed my life. He asked me to look at what I believe... and why I believe it. He also posed the thought that I better consider why I would be serving, and the effect it would have on others. Those words I remember clearly. "Young men, recognize this. You are choosing to go out and potentially change the course of families lives.... for generations." He then continued..., "Will you be able to stand before your Father in Heaven one day, and answer to him confidently assured that what you taught to his children was truth?" He paused.. and finished with these words. "My friends, you better know... because you will be responsible for the souls of those people." ..... that question, it burned...? "What if it wasn't true?" It was as though thunder had exploded into my heart. I left that room with a determined desire to "know"..., to eliminate what many call blind faith... but to "KNOW" for myself. I knew what I had to do. I had to ask myself the same question I would be asking those whom I would be soon teaching. I had to read the Book of Mormon with humility searching for its spirit and teachings, and also had to offer a sincere prayer to my father in heaven directly, "for myself". My friends, I can say that God loves me, and my inquiry to him was met with an answer that is so sacred to me. I know God lives and loves me. And I know why I am Mormon. You can know too.

I have had experiences for the past forty years of fellowship with many in and out of the church. I am only one person, but each person I know can be a blessing my life. I have a desire to enjoy this journey here on earth. We are all in this together...