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Hi I'm Jake Player
I'm an abolitionist. I love the outdoors. I'm studying microbiology, and I'm a Mormon.
About Me
I'm currently a student studying microbiology at BYU Provo, and plan on pursuing a career in medicine. I work with people with disabilities as well as in a research lab studying disinfection. I volunteer and work with several groups whose mission is to bring an end to the global epidemic of human trafficking, or modern-day slavery. I was raised in Alaska, and in my free time I love doing things outdoors like hiking or camping. I served as a missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the France Lyon Mission and speak French fluently. I recently married my wonderful spouse, and we love going out and enjoying the arts and the outdoors together.
Why I am a Mormon
I believe that when I was young I had consistent spiritual experiences, but I didn't necessarily understand enough to recognize them yet for what they were. By around the time I was twelve years old I started to read through the Book of Mormon on my own for the very first time. As I did, I felt and recognized the presence of the Holy Spirit testifying to me of the truthfulness of what I read. As I've continued to exercise faith throughout my life by attending church, fulfilling ecclesiastical responsibilities and services, serving a mission preaching the restored gospel in France, and striving to understand the scriptures and remain personally pure, I have continued to have spiritual experiences that have further instructed me and strengthened my personal conversion and faith in Jesus Christ. I've personally felt His love and the reality of His atonement in my own life, and know that the great joy these things have brought me are freely given and available to all who seek to learn more.
How I live my faith
I believe that the most important way to live my faith is to try to follow the example of Jesus Christ in my daily life and act as He would. I try my best to always serve others and to be engaged in good causes. I believe in boldly loving others and not being afraid to stand up for what is right, even when it goes against the grain. I live my faith in gratitude for all of blessings that I have received and love to share my beliefs with others so that they might feel the same. I believe in the importance of small and simple things having a big impact, and always strive to read my scriptures daily, pray meaningfully, and regularly attend the temple. At church I teach a class covering the basic principles of the gospel that is usually attended by people new to, returning to, or unfamiliar with the church, although many other members also attend by preference.