I Was Taught to Despise The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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  • @ronpalmer2u
    @ronpalmer2u 3 роки тому +361

    I am 83 and a former Baptist minister, I was preaching a sermon and made a remark against the. Book of Mormon, the Hiky Spirit spoke to me and said “How do you know that is true!” It startled me and I thought I need to find out and read the Book of Mormon. I discovered that the Book of Mormon is true. I took the discussions and was baptized 51 years ago. My father also a Baptist minister was upset with me and was apologizing for me. I pestered him for 4 months to read the Book of Mormon, he and my mother finally did and wanted to be baptized. The 1st year 14 members of our family comprising 4 generations joined this the Restored Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I am currently the Ward organist. The doctrine of this Church makes good sense and puts everything in good order, this is the Fullness of the Gospel. We came from God and will return to God. Life is short for a reason. We are eternal spirit bearings going through a learning experience in mortality. Jesus Christ was sent to show us the way to joy and happiness. Love you all.

    • @guardianangel9517
      @guardianangel9517 3 роки тому +19

      WOW! That beats some AMAZING odds! My son is a Baptist, and I really enjoy those people when I go watch the kids do their programs. Of all the religions I've experienced, I tell people "If the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was unavailable, I'd be a Baptist." 😄 BUT....... It's a BIG BLESSING to have the fullness of God's truth. May He CONTINUE blessing your family 💞💛

    • @cristinacurticarrasco640
      @cristinacurticarrasco640 3 роки тому +4

      Remarkable story, thanks for sharing!

    • @robficiur3030
      @robficiur3030 3 роки тому +7

      Your father was the Branch President in Bath NY a year or so before i served there. I never met him, but heard many wonderful stories about him.

    • @ronpalmer2u
      @ronpalmer2u 3 роки тому +7

      @@robficiur3030 Yes he was the Bishop of the Fort Lauderdale Florida 2nd Ward. When he retired he and mom went on a senior full time mission to Bath, NY. Dad was also a Stump Preacher (traveling preacher to the small towns that had no churches) when I was a boy

    • @ronpalmer2u
      @ronpalmer2u 3 роки тому +12

      I found this the Restored Church of Jesus Christ 1st and convinced dad and mom to read the Book of Mormon. He reluctantly agreed, the both came to me as they had gained a testament that it was true. Dad and mom kept the Faith to the end of mortal life. This Church is True and I know it.Thank you for your reply. God bless you in Feeding His Sheep. Love you brother.

  • @oldpowerlifter
    @oldpowerlifter 3 роки тому +147

    This was me! Used to hear anti-church rhetoric from the pulpit, then God sent a young lady in to my life who grew up in the church. We were married 13 years before I was baptized. She's patient, I'm stubborn. Her and this gospel are the two best things in my life.

  • @crystalayers2933
    @crystalayers2933 3 роки тому +99

    I was taught in other Churches to dislike the "Mormons". That right there seemed an unchristian thing for them to say and for me to hear. It turned me off of any Church that would put down other Churches. It made me want to find out more about the "Mormon" Church. They seemed like great people to me. Fast forward years later I joined that Church. I became a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in 1997. I wish I had done it sooner. In fact, I wish I had been raised in this Church.

    • @CalledtoShare
      @CalledtoShare  3 роки тому +13

      Yeah, I find it interesting when there is so much hate cast towards people of other faiths.
      It's neat that you have the perspective of searching for truth and finding it. Sometimes, as one born into the church, I wish I had your view of things!

    • @karlholladay2640
      @karlholladay2640 3 роки тому +5

      We are just happy you found Jesus Christ's Church.
      Just keep doing all the good you can🙂

    • @yellowyosh470
      @yellowyosh470 2 роки тому +1

      Beautiful experience. 💛😁 Thank you so much for sharing.

  • @shannonfreeman3655
    @shannonfreeman3655 3 роки тому +148

    That's what I did I prayed to find out for myself, and now no one can take that knowledge from me. I am so grateful to my Heavenly Father.

  • @buschwacker5054
    @buschwacker5054 3 роки тому +37

    The missionaries came to my house when I was 5 years old I knew then there was something special about them I can still see them in my mind's eye standing by the screen door knocking on a warm Summer's evening I think of how blessed I am to have the Saviour in my life, I love missionaries...💖

    • @CalledtoShare
      @CalledtoShare  3 роки тому +1

      So neat that you still remember that!

    • @buschwacker5054
      @buschwacker5054 3 роки тому +2

      @@CalledtoShare
      That was 1967 a whole life time ago, Every Member A Missionary ⚘

  • @DarronSanderson
    @DarronSanderson 2 роки тому +13

    "and, I felt the Spirit, like I've never felt it before". 🤝😇 That's what it's all about. ✌️

  • @KevlarX2
    @KevlarX2 3 роки тому +165

    My parents grew up Baptist and became interested in the church in Hawaii while visiting the Hawaii Temple visitors center. After getting a Book of Mormon and receiving discussions from the missionaries, they were baptized in Hawaii.

    • @denisekyle6603
      @denisekyle6603 3 роки тому +23

      I was on the fourth discussion when I went to Hawaii, visited the temple also , that very night I had a dream about a war in heaven and which side I wanted to choose and a dream about tithing! ( hadn’t had that discussion yet!) came home and asked the missionaries to show me how to pay my tithe and booked baptism! Haven’t looked back !

    • @CalledtoShare
      @CalledtoShare  3 роки тому +10

      That is awesome! You need to shoot your own video!

    • @jimcummings6819
      @jimcummings6819 3 роки тому +1

      @@denisekyle6603 Kolob? Where in Sacred Scripture is there any way shape or form of another planet? There's Not. St Paul does not agree with anything taught by the LDS, nor Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John make no mention of another prophet to come. Jesus was the Final Prophet, and He was GOD. The creator of everything... "Even if an Angel of Light teaches you another Gospel, let them be an Anthem...

    • @anitabergman9711
      @anitabergman9711 3 роки тому +1

      @@jimcummings6819 hi, I have a feeling you have never picked up a book of Mormon and read it. Truly to find out if it is the word of God or not. I personally have needed to ask several times in my life. Without fail the spirit has told me, "Yes it is true. You know it is true! ".

    • @anitabergman9711
      @anitabergman9711 3 роки тому +3

      I believe, God can and did make many worlds. Even world's without end. Among all his creations. If you were a God, wouldn't you make more than one? Ask yourself, "am I putting a limit on what God can or would do? Does the Bible Say he only made 1? The bible does not contradict the fact that God has made other worlds and other children, I n al the eons of time he has existed.

  • @allisonjex4885
    @allisonjex4885 3 роки тому +27

    I love how much power there is when he uses the full name of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints!!

  • @carolswarbrick1722
    @carolswarbrick1722 2 роки тому +3

    His solemn admittance is wonderful. Great blessing brother welcome . 🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @joansanderson1377
    @joansanderson1377 3 роки тому +60

    Thank you for your testimony!! I was raised Baptist also!! Like you I found out that the church and gospel taught is true. The Baptist Church teaches many good truths also but The Church Of Jesus Christ has more with The Book Of Morman , another testiment of Jesus Christ Our Savior.

    • @CalledtoShare
      @CalledtoShare  3 роки тому +3

      Thank you for watching and for sharing part of your story!

  • @creelabellehoward
    @creelabellehoward 3 роки тому +47

    Man I wish this video existed while I was on my mission in Texas. I am so grateful for this man simple straightforward testimony. And I love that this video is not filmed in any kind of fancier professional way. It's really just showing this man bearing his testimony. It's so natural and I think that just makes it all the more powerful.

    • @CalledtoShare
      @CalledtoShare  3 роки тому +1

      Glad it was helpful! I know that it has resonated with a lot of people.

    • @jimcummings6819
      @jimcummings6819 3 роки тому

      It would be better to have a millstone around your neck and thrown into the sea than lead one of His children astray. Jesus is the Second Person of the Holy Trinity. He is the Word, and the Word was God, and the Word IS God. He is not from the planet Kobab, and He (Jesus) was before time. Jesus became man so he could bring us the Good News, and this Good News he started with Peter as the Rock of the Church, the first Pope... The Bread of Life... Peace Jim

  • @CalledtoShare
    @CalledtoShare  3 роки тому +81

    So neat to hear someone overcome their stereotypes and prejudices to accept the gospel of Jesus Christ.

    • @danielpierce861
      @danielpierce861 3 роки тому +4

      So true! I read the Book of Mormon and prayed to know the truth for myself. Has brought a lifetime of blessings to me and my family.

    • @jimcummings6819
      @jimcummings6819 3 роки тому

      There is One True Faith. Jesus started a Church with Popes Bishops and Priests to deliver the Seven Sacraments. Simple truth that Wasn't delivered from an angel of light... Jesus is the source of ALL Life, the Creator of ALL things. "Galatian 1:8 should shed some light on who the Angel of Light is...

  • @RussellFineArt
    @RussellFineArt 3 роки тому +14

    Great story, thanks for sharing! I was born in the church but my family wasn't active and a friend of mine told me he had read the BofM and didn't think it was true. I couldn't care less, however, I decided to read it as I had never read any of it before, and felt a powerful feeling of pure truth, love and knowledge and a voice whispered to me that it was true, and that Christ's church is on the earth. It's been a huge blessing for me and my growing family of children, in-laws and grandchildren.

    • @CalledtoShare
      @CalledtoShare  3 роки тому

      So cool that you decided to find out for yourself if the Book of Mormon is true.

  • @billypowers926
    @billypowers926 2 роки тому +2

    Gosh I just checked! It's been 39 years and 5 months and I haven't regretted ever becoming a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day saints! Best choice I ever made.

  • @billypowers926
    @billypowers926 2 роки тому +3

    What a great man with such a great testimony of the Gospel I too was a convert to the church and in 38 or 39 years now I have never regretted getting baptized and receiving the gift of the holy Ghost at the hands of my friend Russ Fuller. He held the priesthood and he baptized me and I'm so grateful because the gospel means everything to me

  • @janewasson4845
    @janewasson4845 3 роки тому +43

    So glad he felt the spirit! I am a ward missionary, and 4 Baptists I worked with have converted and been baptized into our church in the past year and a half. So happy for them! Thanks so much for this video!

    • @CalledtoShare
      @CalledtoShare  3 роки тому

      That is so awesome!

    • @jimcummings6819
      @jimcummings6819 3 роки тому +1

      It would be better to have a millstone around your neck and thrown into the sea than lead one of His children astray. Jesus is the Second Person of the Holy Trinity. He is the Word, and the Word was God, and the Word IS God. He is not from the planet Kobab, and He (Jesus) was before time. Jesus became man so he could bring us the Good News, and this Good News he started with Peter as the Rock of the Church, the first Pope... The Bread of Life... Peace Jim

    • @JaneHallstrom1
      @JaneHallstrom1 2 роки тому

      @@jimcummings6819 you are loved, brother.

  • @terrygunn6723
    @terrygunn6723 3 роки тому +19

    great testimony Sergeant Major sir God bless you and your family

  • @brendashaw8544
    @brendashaw8544 3 роки тому +7

    I just sent this beautiful video to my dear son-in-law who was raised in the church but never taught the gospel. I felt the spirit and I hope he does too. Thank you so much

  • @punacunningham9151
    @punacunningham9151 3 роки тому +4

    I can relate to your story,growing up in another faith i to despised the church,until I asked God him self which church he wanted my family & I to join,when 2 young missionaries knocked on my door i knew then and their my prayer had been answered,now 21+ years have passed with a testimony that is rock solid.
    James 1-5☀️🌊🏝🍀❤☝🏽💯

  • @stardustgirl2904
    @stardustgirl2904 3 роки тому +4

    I love the Lord's one and only true Church upon the Earth! I live the restored gospel of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints! God loves each of us!

    • @stardustgirl2904
      @stardustgirl2904 2 роки тому +1

      @@eternallifeofkyle4298 First of all, I guess it makes you feel superior,to put other people down for their beliefs!
      Having been, in the church for my entire life, I can say that we don't have Sunday school lessons that teach HATE about other Faith's! We have respect for the choices other people choose! So why your quick to pass judgement about my Church, my church is out replenishing food Banks of other churches ❗
      Not to mention all of the humanitarian work we do throughout the world 🌎.
      I don't understand why you're afraid of the Book of Mormon,or my Faith ❓
      I've been to many churches in my life, but I personally never felt the spirit of God in any of them❗They felt empty, and soulless, and didn't have much to offer me and my soul!
      I'm a Temple worker, and I have felt the spirit of God in our Temple, along with those that have passed on! The ordinances are a sacred gift from God, to all his children,for the good of eternal families!
      In order for someone to have an understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ, you must humble yourself before the Lord, 🙏🏻 when you're humble you're teachable, and then God will bless you with his knowledge and wisdom!
      If you had love 💕 in you're heart , you would have consideration for others and their opinions!

  • @michaelpeterson6174
    @michaelpeterson6174 3 роки тому +30

    What a beautiful testimony. My story mirrors his except that I had no negative preconceptions when I was introduced to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I too met a girl who had this glow about her and all the great virtues and I knew she had something I didn't have. I looked into it further and found the true Church and gospel of Jesus Christ - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and obtained my own personal testimony, given by revelation from God. I'm very grateful and it's made my whole life -

  • @johnhumble4240
    @johnhumble4240 3 роки тому +5

    So growing up baptist was great because you had learned of Christ on some level
    Now your here at this moment still learning with your wife
    Now your simply growing in the fullness of the gospel
    That is amazing
    That’s what grace means
    To learn line upon line precept upon precept
    And that’s also what the Atonement means
    We have an eternal purpose
    God knew your heart
    I’m so happy for you and your wife
    The plan of happiness is real
    Jesus Christ is real
    We are here to gain this body
    To learn from experience
    And to be resurrected eventually and have eternal life
    Never look back
    God Bless you and your family brother

  • @76jsc
    @76jsc 3 роки тому +22

    Love this! I’m born and raised in the church, but I’m always astounded at these types of stories. Truly miraculous. My husband also joined the church as an adult.

    • @jimcummings6819
      @jimcummings6819 3 роки тому

      It would be better to have a millstone around your neck and thrown into the sea than lead one of His children astray. Jesus is the Second Person of the Holy Trinity. He is the Word, and the Word was God, and the Word IS God. He is not from the planet Kobab, and He (Jesus) was before time. Jesus became man so he could bring us the Good News, and this Good News he started with Peter as the Rock of the Church, the first Pope... The Bread of Life... Peace Jim

  • @joseflores-mz2rl
    @joseflores-mz2rl 3 роки тому +51

    What an awesome testimony. Sincere prayer and reading the Book of Mormon brings us blessings indeed. Thank you for sharing! 🙏🙏🙏

  • @waltsmith9591
    @waltsmith9591 3 роки тому +13

    As a member of the church that grew up in Houston, I can testify of the prejudice taught to our Baptist brothers and sisters. It's a hard thing to overcome. Great story and God bless you sir!

    • @CalledtoShare
      @CalledtoShare  3 роки тому

      That's really sad to hear, but hopefully people will have an open heart.

    • @jimcummings6819
      @jimcummings6819 3 роки тому

      It would be better to have a millstone around your neck and thrown into the sea than lead one of His children astray. Jesus is the Second Person of the Holy Trinity. He is the Word, and the Word was God, and the Word IS God. He is not from the planet Kobab, and He (Jesus) was before time. Jesus became man so he could bring us the Good News, and this Good News he started with Peter as the Rock of the Church, the first Pope... The Bread of Life... Peace Jim

  • @asinatefotu5289
    @asinatefotu5289 3 роки тому +7

    Love his testimony thank you for your testimony so inspiration thank you so much.

  • @guardianangel9517
    @guardianangel9517 3 роки тому +24

    My dad always says that any church who has to preach about what's WRONG with other religions instead of what's RIGHT about THEIR teachings, proves who they really are in the first place.
    I'm GRATEFUL this man found the truth & blessings 🤍🕊

    • @CalledtoShare
      @CalledtoShare  3 роки тому +1

      Your dad is very wise!

    • @ukytita
      @ukytita 3 роки тому

      I have the same idea... and that's what I love about the church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints.... we believe that other religions can be a way to get closer to God and prepare people in their way to knowing the gospel. I love the church because we rarely speak about other churches and it is based on principles of no matter where we all come from... God is present in our lives and it is preparing us to make and keep sacred covenants, so anything else is also a way that leads us to him or preparatory because He is involved in the details of our lives.

  • @evelyncmawk3871
    @evelyncmawk3871 3 роки тому +26

    Oh so, after I prayed about the Book of Mormon I received a testimony that it was true.

    • @CalledtoShare
      @CalledtoShare  3 роки тому +1

      Awesome!

    • @jimcummings6819
      @jimcummings6819 3 роки тому

      It would be better to have a millstone around your neck and thrown into the sea than lead one of His children astray. Jesus is the Second Person of the Holy Trinity. He is the Word, and the Word was God, and the Word IS God. He is not from the planet Kobab, and He (Jesus) was before time. Jesus became man so he could bring us the Good News, and this Good News he started with Peter as the Rock of the Church, the first Pope... The Bread of Life... Peace Jim

    • @dalleneldredge6923
      @dalleneldredge6923 3 роки тому

      @@jimcummings6819 No one is 'leading' anyone here, astray or otherwise. The man in the video never tries to prove to you that the Book of Mormon is true, rather he BEGS you to go and find out for yourself!
      This is actually quite common. No one will try to convince you that the Book of Mormon is true. Joseph Smith wouldn't, our prophet today wouldn'g. I certainly won't. We'll all just invite you to Ask God! See what he has to say on the matter.
      In fact, the Book itself never tries to convince you that it's true!
      In Moroni 10 it says
      4 And when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you that ye would ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true; and if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, he will manifest the truth of it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost.
      5 And by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things.
      So no one is leading people astray. We just invite everyone to come and see what we've found! Ask of God! He will tell you that we speak the truth! You can see from this man and all of these witnesses in the comments that this method must work! Or at least it's worth a try. I promise that if you read a chapter or two whole heartedly ask God about it, you will feel something you've never felt before. You can do so here. www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/introduction?lang=eng
      Tell me what you think!
      (And for the record, we agree. Jesus did not come from a planet called Kolab.)
      :)

  • @sb2968
    @sb2968 3 роки тому +14

    I almost wanted to leave the church bcoz of my bad experiences with some members but there is something in its teaching which draws me back to church. I could not ignore the serenity of the temple and the kind of connection it gives me to my Father in Heaven which leaves an indelible mark in my heart.

    • @CalledtoShare
      @CalledtoShare  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you for honoring your covenants!

    • @yellowyosh470
      @yellowyosh470 2 роки тому

      Absolutely! 💛 The temple is such a special place. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us. Much love to you.

    • @blueavianbeing2530
      @blueavianbeing2530 10 місяців тому

      A lot of Church members are not fully converted to the gospel, they are lukewarm christians, they are hearer's
      of the words, not doers. We need the constant guidance of the Holy Ghost, in order not to be swept away
      by the currents of unbelief. Sure, we could choose other churches to join, but.... there's too many unanswered gospel
      truths and doctrines that they don't teach there, Jesus Christ will still save us, if we follow him. But The Church Of
      Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is the absolute correct School Bus to board, direct to the Highest Kingdom in The Celestial Realm of Heavenly Father. That's why there's Temple Saving Ordinances and Covenants to be made while still alive
      here on earth. Other churches could just baptized you and married you for time only. That's it really.

  • @EdelweissM_TheJourney
    @EdelweissM_TheJourney 3 роки тому +22

    Thank you for your strong testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ! I grew up in the church; when I served my mission that my testimony became stronger! Thank you for your service to our country, as well!

    • @CalledtoShare
      @CalledtoShare  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you for being willing to serve a mission and maintain your testimony!

    • @EdelweissM_TheJourney
      @EdelweissM_TheJourney 3 роки тому +1

      @@CalledtoShare My pleasure! I have family, especially my dad, to thank for!

  • @jermepagaling7400
    @jermepagaling7400 3 роки тому +11

    I'm happy to watch your thoughts brother and I'm also happy to be able to serve our father in heaven and I'm happy because I was inspired to read and study The word of our heavenly Father and of his holy son jesus christ.

  • @gaymichaelis7581
    @gaymichaelis7581 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for your testimony Brother!! I love hearing these testimonies of all the different members! And the conversion stories!! I am a convert. I converted when I was 45 years old up in Alaska!! I had looked into different religions, doing transcendental meditation and becoming a Nishiren Shoshu Buddhist for a while(from modern day Japan)… my ex-husband and our son moved to Alaska back in 1986… Anyway, we ended up getting divorced, and then I ended up joining the church. I am so happy I made that decision! Though I do end up having my doubts at times… and end up having many challenges!! Thank you again for allowing yourself to be filmed & sharing your story and your testimony! Oh, yes, my ex-husband was from Alabama… I grew up in the Philadelphia area in Pennsylvania, and I knew nothing of the Latter-day Saint Church! No preknowledge, except I did hear about the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. No hatred or negativity about the church… I grew up with is about Catholics and Jews. But not about the Latter Day Saints!!!! So that made it easier I guess…😀👌✋❤️😇🙏

  • @MissPinkGirlOfSLC
    @MissPinkGirlOfSLC 3 роки тому +8

    Ironic how he was told by everyone to stay away but in the end he became a member ! It goes to show that no one or nothing can ever stop the power of the gospel !!!

  • @MDavis-jr8zn
    @MDavis-jr8zn 3 роки тому +13

    God is so merciful

  • @jeffwilson4693
    @jeffwilson4693 2 роки тому +2

    "I could see that there was something in her that I just didn't have." Honest man. I'm glad he saw that in her. Great testimony.

  • @maryreeder2805
    @maryreeder2805 2 роки тому +1

    I was very rude to the missionaries, then they continued to be kind, so I found out for myself. Joined the Church 1month later and haven't looked back.
    It's hard to hear the haters. I made thus choice myself.
    I love this post so much.

  • @kevinowens155
    @kevinowens155 2 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing. I'm a member and love hearing people sharing their stories.

  • @crystalofcourage03
    @crystalofcourage03 3 роки тому +6

    What a great testimony of this man! I really appreciate where he came from and they way he encourages others to study and WANT to know.

    • @CalledtoShare
      @CalledtoShare  3 роки тому

      Everyone should want to know for themselves!

  • @balderamadondy6102
    @balderamadondy6102 3 роки тому +6

    Truth is eternal ,truth is in God, we know the truth through His Holy Ghost😇😊 Thank you for your inspiring testemony about the truthfullness of the Book of Mormon .. I also testify that God live and the Book of Mormon is another testament that Jesus is the Christ.

    • @CalledtoShare
      @CalledtoShare  3 роки тому

      Thank you for sharing your testimony!

    • @jimcummings6819
      @jimcummings6819 3 роки тому

      It would be better to have a millstone around your neck and thrown into the sea than lead one of His children astray. Jesus is the Second Person of the Holy Trinity. He is the Word, and the Word was God, and the Word IS God. He is not from the planet Kobab, and He (Jesus) was before time. Jesus became man so he could bring us the Good News, and this Good News he started with Peter as the Rock of the Church, the first Pope... The Bread of Life... Peace Jim

  • @appleaday6110
    @appleaday6110 3 роки тому +8

    What a beautiful experience, very kind of him to share 🤗

  • @suzannehansen7519
    @suzannehansen7519 3 роки тому +3

    I appreciate your sincere and strong testimony. Thanks for sharing.

  • @TempleScoop
    @TempleScoop 3 роки тому +2

    This was one of the most remarkable messages I have heard in some time, and I am in awe of the craftsmanship, detail, and commanding beauty of this timeless inspiration message. Thank you again.

  • @michaelmichaelc1748
    @michaelmichaelc1748 3 роки тому +25

    Lovely honest conversion story. I am afraid to say that the Saviour s Church restored to the earth in relatively modern times does get a lot of bad press and hate mail. But then again so did the Saviour in his mortal ministry. Thanking you so much for sharing your experience and testimony. God bless you and all your loved ones.❤️

    • @CalledtoShare
      @CalledtoShare  3 роки тому +3

      True, if the Savior had to experience it, it certainly doesn't exempt His church from it. But, onward and upward!

    • @guardianangel9517
      @guardianangel9517 3 роки тому +1

      @@CalledtoShare AMEN! 🎶Onward Christian soldiers marching as to war.. with the cross of Jesus going on before 🎵

    • @michaelmichaelc1748
      @michaelmichaelc1748 3 роки тому

      @@guardianangel9517 Super duper hymn 😀

    • @michaelmichaelc1748
      @michaelmichaelc1748 3 роки тому

      @@CalledtoShare 😀🙏

    • @whatdidujustsay2094
      @whatdidujustsay2094 3 роки тому

      Yeah

  • @Boundless500
    @Boundless500 2 роки тому +1

    A church in my town had monthly anti mormon meetings. As a result, the kids from that church never befriended us and even resulted to bully type behavior. Only 20 of us in High School. Ridiculed and mocked a lot. My testimony was strong by daily studying the word of God and prayer. Now that all my siblings have left the Church of Jesus Christ and even think it a cult, I endure anyway, knowing God and Christ thru the Spirit. It's tough to be thought a fool and relationships deteriorated, but I do not fear, for the Lord is near.

    • @blueavianbeing2530
      @blueavianbeing2530 10 місяців тому

      A lot has leave the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, because they fail to study the scriptures, fail to pray daily
      for the Holy Spirit guidance, fail to keep the commandments, and most easily believed the unbelievers, ex members and
      whatever they read on the internet believing it without a shred of doubts or even further investigating who wrote it
      and what is that person's personality and belief system.

  • @smarkl54bbin
    @smarkl54bbin 3 роки тому +10

    Wow, awesome.

  • @caseyc9658
    @caseyc9658 3 роки тому +2

    What a great conversion story. What a good, honest man!!

  • @jinovillalon9457
    @jinovillalon9457 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing that genuine experience. I love when you said" Wanting to know is the prerequisite to receiving answer"

  • @kimberlyspurgeon9092
    @kimberlyspurgeon9092 3 роки тому +2

    I once saw a FB post with a photo of a church's sign out front, where they could post messages and such. It read: "Don't pray about the Book of Mormon, that's how they get you." Truer words were never spoken. Nice to see such a strong testimony from a different denomination.

    • @samuelthygerson6009
      @samuelthygerson6009 3 роки тому +2

      Yeah that is how we get you converts, I feel like Satan himself put that sign up, saying that believe in some truth, but not all truth. The Book of Mormon is an amazing testament of Jesus Christ! I wish all could set aside their differences and their hardened hearts to just pray and come into reading the Book of Mormon like a child, humble, submissive, meek. Yet God gave everyone on this world free agency, meaning each human can choose for themselves if they want the whole truth, or just part of the truth, or no truth.

  • @jan-ui2kz
    @jan-ui2kz 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing! I love the book of mormon it's a very true book of our anesacators. Sacred book n protection wherever you go. I'm proud to be a member of the restored gospel. 🙏🙏🙏👍

    • @CalledtoShare
      @CalledtoShare  2 роки тому +1

      Proud to be a fellow saint alongside you!

  • @heatherarnett662
    @heatherarnett662 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you for your faith and testimony! My husband is a convert from Arkansas and I love the similarities :)

  • @yellowyosh470
    @yellowyosh470 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for sharing this with me. I will read! You helped spark a spiritual feeling in my soul today. 💛 Much love to you!

  • @darlenepedersen4145
    @darlenepedersen4145 3 роки тому +5

    Your eyes are filled with love and goodness.

  • @stardustgirl2904
    @stardustgirl2904 3 роки тому +7

    As a Temple worker, I have the great privilege of being in the Lord's house each week! It's a very humbling experience, to feel the Love of our savior Jesus Christ, and Heavenly Father's love in his house all at once! Being apart of the Temple work, and the sacred ordinances has been such a blessing to my life! The Lord truly loves his children, and wants us to know just how loved we truly are!

  • @jorgelopez3909
    @jorgelopez3909 2 роки тому +1

    thx a lot brother for telling us your wonderful conversion experience, this is the kind of stories we love to hear and that encourage us to continue preaching the gospel

  • @christinelynch6611
    @christinelynch6611 3 роки тому +8

    Thank You for sharing your testimony. Like you I am a convert to the Church and have never regretted my decision to join. Over the years I have had many experiences, and continue to have experiences that confirm my choice to join the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was the right choice.

    • @CalledtoShare
      @CalledtoShare  3 роки тому

      Awesome! Thank you so much for sharing.

  • @MegWasHere2011
    @MegWasHere2011 3 роки тому +6

    Great testimony

  • @jimrenken3660
    @jimrenken3660 3 роки тому +7

    great story and witness - i have had great experiences with th missionaries and one whom i met 8 years ago is still in contact as a close friend

    • @CalledtoShare
      @CalledtoShare  3 роки тому +1

      That's so neat.

    • @guardianangel9517
      @guardianangel9517 3 роки тому

      Love and friendship are a sweet part of God's kingdom 👍🏻🙏🏼🤍🕊

    • @notablepianolessons2322
      @notablepianolessons2322 3 роки тому

      Yes the missionaries have such a light about them as they serve full time for two years to take the Restored gospel of Jesus Christ into all the world. My youngest son just returned from a two year mission from the Bismarck, North Dakota mission. It was hard serving during the covid lock downs but he loved his mission and has grown so much in the gospel.

  • @chischilisnez7811
    @chischilisnez7811 3 роки тому +9

    Years ago, I was a prisoner due to a terrible addiction I'd had from a very young age. Nevertheless, I attended the LDS services on Thursdays, and in fact, was set apart by the LDS volunteer as the leader of the group, and often had to teach the lesson when the volunteer was not allowed into the prison for any reason (which happened often).
    At this same time, I also played piano and bass for other denominations on Sundays (Baptists, Non-Denominationals, Protestants). My last performance with these groups was a combined Christmas Eve service with the above three mentioned groups and also the Pentecostals, and the chapel was full to overflowing. We sang many Christmas carols, and I always shined on the piano playing Christmas carols. After the meeting while I donned my coat and gathered up my music, many of the congregation came up to me and complimented my playing, thanking me for adding so much to their meeting. As I followed the queue out of the door, and just before I left the chapel, the Chaplin, who'd presented a Christmas sermon, pulled me aside and quietly asked me if I was a Mormon. I replied that indeed I was, and he then told me not to come back to their meetings, that I wasn't welcome.
    Go figure.

    • @boydjenkins
      @boydjenkins 3 роки тому +4

      A very Christian thing to do indeed. The only way to handle times like that is to think of what Jesus said before he died on the cross. He said father forgive them for they know not what they do.

    • @chischilisnez7811
      @chischilisnez7811 3 роки тому +4

      @@boydjenkins Right! And thank you. THEY were the ones who lost on that deal. Not only did it free up several hours of my time to compose, type my novel, or work my library job, but they NEVER found a pianist as good as I was.

  • @melissacheckland6755
    @melissacheckland6755 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you so much for sharing your testimony and how you came to know the church is true.

  • @Texifyd
    @Texifyd 3 роки тому +17

    Thank you for sharing your experiences! Come and see for yourself! That’s the best way! 🥰

    • @CalledtoShare
      @CalledtoShare  3 роки тому +1

      Absolutely!!

    • @jimcummings6819
      @jimcummings6819 3 роки тому

      It would be better to have a millstone around your neck and thrown into the sea than lead one of His children astray. Jesus is the Second Person of the Holy Trinity. He is the Word, and the Word was God, and the Word IS God. He is not from the planet Kobab, and He (Jesus) was before time. Jesus became man so he could bring us the Good News, and this Good News he started with Peter as the Rock of the Church, the first Pope... The Bread of Life... Peace Jim

  • @marcusantonio5519
    @marcusantonio5519 2 роки тому

    I have been a member of the saint latter days saint since 2004, it has done great things in my life

  • @socorrozamarripa6249
    @socorrozamarripa6249 3 роки тому +12

    Thank you so much for your testimony, I too am a convert, and I remember feeling the spirit when I entered the church to testify it was and it is true. And I am thankful that you mention doesn't mean there won't be hard times, I know, however when we are true to our covenants, peace comes helps us endure. Thank you, thank you.

    • @CalledtoShare
      @CalledtoShare  3 роки тому +2

      There are hard times but the gospel provides us with the tools to navigate those hard times.

    • @socorrozamarripa6249
      @socorrozamarripa6249 3 роки тому +2

      @@CalledtoShare Amen to that how I know that, my poor mother nearly killed me for going back to church, and I mean kill me lols, if those weren't hard times I do not know what is.

    • @upsidedownworld8416
      @upsidedownworld8416 3 роки тому

      @@CalledtoShare
      PSALMS 149:5-9 KJV
      REVELATION 13:9-10 KJV

    • @guardianangel9517
      @guardianangel9517 3 роки тому +2

      Awesome! Yeah one thing I realized is that there's hard times whether you're in the church or out of the church, but when you're walking God's path in HIS Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints you have all the help you need 🙏🏼👍🏻🤍🕊

  • @dailierislinett9713
    @dailierislinett9713 Рік тому

    I love the book of mormon 🙂 I love you all 💯❤️❤️❤️

  • @sveinhaland2975
    @sveinhaland2975 2 роки тому

    Thank you for your testimony, great mindset!

  • @lovableGuy408
    @lovableGuy408 2 роки тому

    Thank you for your testimony.

  • @stand.inholyplaces
    @stand.inholyplaces 2 роки тому

    Beautiful!

  • @karlholladay2640
    @karlholladay2640 3 роки тому +1

    I appeate your testimony. I could feel the spirit as you shared your story.
    Thank you so much.

  • @bettykunz3559
    @bettykunz3559 2 роки тому

    The door slamming scene with a BYU shirt is my jam

  • @magic4026
    @magic4026 3 роки тому +5

    Thank you for this video and for the ones that are not familiar with the Book of Mormon it’s an extension of the Bible they both goes hand to hand!
    The difference is that in my humble opinion Book of Mormon is our modern times of history of the church for modern times!
    It’s a history of our ancestors it’s true wen I read the book I can’t stop crying because makes me feel that God is talking to me through the chapters
    We lived in a world of controversy, until you fall in love with someone who is member of the church of Jesus Christ of later days Saints ! You’re welcome!
    Be curious be brave and God will bless you in miracles ways

    • @CalledtoShare
      @CalledtoShare  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much for your explanation!

  • @theephraimite
    @theephraimite 3 роки тому +1

    Wonderful.
    Sunday ngt - October 24, 2021.

  • @adelinaignacio2872
    @adelinaignacio2872 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you sharing your testimony, it’s a fowerful testimony. And I really inspired to your experienced. Amen.🙏🏻😇

  • @laurapaul8623
    @laurapaul8623 3 роки тому +3

    Very interesting story to hear!

  • @THELDSLIFE
    @THELDSLIFE 3 роки тому +6

    Brilliant

  • @cristinacurticarrasco640
    @cristinacurticarrasco640 3 роки тому +7

    I have also searched and prayed and have received an answer! It is wonderful!

  • @pamelafitzpatrick2717
    @pamelafitzpatrick2717 3 роки тому +2

    Wonderful testimony!

  • @fredvanweerd5197
    @fredvanweerd5197 3 роки тому +1

    Went to my M.O.S. school at Lost in the Woods Rolla MO, welcome SgtMajor!

  • @wilywilliams5900
    @wilywilliams5900 3 роки тому +3

    Above all be kind... i have seen missionaries during events like parades riding around to comments about "go back to your multiple wives" and other rude and wrong stereotypes... learn the truth before you except something as truth. research. be kind. "When i was a kid i was told "do on to others as you'd have them do unto you." Treat others how you want to be treated. We will be judged on how we treat the weakest. Matthew 25 40 (35-40)

  • @tpbarron
    @tpbarron 2 роки тому

    Just what I needed to hear today, thank you.

  • @dinoraamaya3927
    @dinoraamaya3927 2 роки тому +3

    When samebody told you to hate is it not good.

  • @audreysimon2887
    @audreysimon2887 3 роки тому +5

    I got baptised in the church ofLDS I was there for about 6 years I married my husband in the church I stopped going to church my life went to worse I now the Book of Mormon is true that Joseph Smith was called to severe as a prophet of god and I say these things in your name Jesus Christ amen 🙏

  • @isabelgarcia891
    @isabelgarcia891 Рік тому

    Thank you brother for sharing your story, it’s true we have to read the Book of Mormon to know the truth, I did read the Book of Mormon and the Lord make a miracle for meHe cure my eyes so I can read the Book of Mormon, read and pray it’s the only way to know if the Church of Jesus Christ is true, and don’t listen to satan because he has many followers. And spread that the Book of Mormon is false, I know with all my hearth this is true

  • @miketemple7686
    @miketemple7686 3 роки тому +12

    1. Being a Razorback in Baptist Arkansas, that’s a tough one to overcome.
    2. There’s always a woman.😁👍🙏

    • @irajasoares
      @irajasoares 3 роки тому +1

      Bro Ron Palmer, thank you for your testimony. I am Iraja soares, from Recife, Brazil. I am also, converted when I was 13 years old, 64 years ago, with my parents. The church had just opened Recife for preaching in 1960. The church had no members, my father was the first to be converted. My father, my mother and 3 sisters. We have a solid testimony about the gospel, all my life. I continue living in Recife, my father and mother have passed way. I served two times as a missionary for the church, 3 years far from home, in São Paulo and in Chile. It is very good to hear your testimony.

  • @williamfindspeople4341
    @williamfindspeople4341 3 роки тому +5

    We have a faithful sister in our ward whose husband isn't a member, but he good man and supports his wife and son who are members, but the family lacks one major emotion...The Temple.

    • @CalledtoShare
      @CalledtoShare  3 роки тому

      Hopefully they can make that covenant soon.

    • @williamfindspeople4341
      @williamfindspeople4341 3 роки тому

      @@CalledtoShare it's been 15 years it's going to take alot to convert a scientist.

    • @stephenkenworthy1881
      @stephenkenworthy1881 3 роки тому

      @@williamfindspeople4341 took my. Brother in law 17 years. One of the members asked him why he keeps coming to Church every week and hadn’t been baptised. He then had the missionary discussions, and was converted by the spirit after praying about the Book of Mormon.
      Everyone is converted the same way, which is through the Holy Ghost.

  • @tessieroberts8753
    @tessieroberts8753 3 роки тому +6

    my x husband liked going to this non denominational church, The pastor spent 3 hours in 1 yr. tearing the church down. You have to wonder why they have to put so much emphasis in tearing it down. The church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints doesn't tear other churches down. I loved your story and testimony.

    • @CalledtoShare
      @CalledtoShare  3 роки тому

      I love that President Nelson tries to bring people together.

  • @briandm33
    @briandm33 3 роки тому +5

    The choice to judge others is harsh. Why waste your time on looking at something negatively when looking at people positively bc of knowing the difference between right and wrong. Learn to Love people first.

  • @thatguydy5089
    @thatguydy5089 3 роки тому +2

    Amen

  • @cherlynburleson8042
    @cherlynburleson8042 3 роки тому +1

    God bless you for sharing. ❤️

  • @bonanderson9398
    @bonanderson9398 3 роки тому +2

    You have to want to know if it's true or not. 4:15 Find out for yourself.
    True even for a member who grew up surrounded by it. Thank you for sharing!

  • @hillaryabplanalp
    @hillaryabplanalp 3 роки тому +2

    Love this.

    • @CalledtoShare
      @CalledtoShare  3 роки тому

      Yeah, so neat that he was humble enough to search on his own and find his own answer.

  • @gloriawatson8035
    @gloriawatson8035 3 роки тому +10

    An inspirational testimony

  • @christiandudeenzo1276
    @christiandudeenzo1276 3 роки тому +3

    Jesus commanded forsake all and work for me not money telling others to do it. Lk12-14, Mt6, Mt28, Jn14

  • @ronpalmer2u
    @ronpalmer2u 3 роки тому +3

    Holy Spirit not Hiky Spirit. This phone changes words with a typo.

  • @lazyles875
    @lazyles875 2 роки тому

    It is a nice place to be.....

  • @dillonfarns
    @dillonfarns 3 роки тому +1

    I really like that guy. Thanks.

  • @austinbblake
    @austinbblake 3 роки тому +1

    The fact that he's shuting the door on the missionaries while wearing a BYU dad shirt 😂

  • @asmith7094
    @asmith7094 3 роки тому +2

    Flirt to convert for the win 🏆

    • @Neo_Sprout
      @Neo_Sprout 2 роки тому

      Preach My Gospel chapter 14

  • @truth4190
    @truth4190 3 роки тому

    Same experience but completely different

  • @ambied5542
    @ambied5542 2 роки тому

    If a person doesn’t believe fine, but deliberately tell someone to reject the Son of God even if they know the truth is pure evil, and satanic. Even if an individual doesn’t believe in Jesus Christ, or some other religion, or someone who’s an atheist will no matter and regardless who they are will still stand in front of God Almighty. The creator, owner and boss of all! What if just little bit people knew in their hearts (those who don’t believe) God had a Son how it would make God feel? Would it make him happy or angry!? I apologize if I upset anyone, but Jesus Christ is beyond existence, he is the Son of God, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, and King Jesus is coming back to reign and rule because God made this world for His son Jesus it rightfully belongs to Him!! God’s Son that chose to suffer and die on the cross for everyone! And all out of love! Jesus Christ The King LOVES everyone including those that he knows will never believe and reject him! (John 14:6) Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. No believe, repentance and accepting Jesus Christ as individual’s personal Lord and Savior there is NO reconciliation whatsoever with God. Jesus thought you, me, everyone are worth dying for. Whatever this religion is on this UA-cam channel or other religion is it worth dying for? Jesus Christ took the front line, and paid our debt that only Jesus Christ can afford!

  • @elizabethschreffler9182
    @elizabethschreffler9182 3 роки тому +1

    I lost a really good High School friend who was Southern Baptist. One day we were friends and the next day she totally ignored me. I finally got her to say a couple of words to me. She told me her Father ( Southern Baptist Preacher) said she could no longer speak to me because," She is Mormon and she is going to Hell and you will go to Hell for talking to her. You are hot allowed to even say hi to her"

    • @CalledtoShare
      @CalledtoShare  3 роки тому +1

      Sorry to hear that

    • @elizabethschreffler9182
      @elizabethschreffler9182 3 роки тому

      @@CalledtoShare Thank you, unfortunately that was not an isolated incidence. I have come to realize I can still be kind and loving toward people who judge me and or unkind toward me. I can still use common sense and stay away from people who continue to hurt me. Also I choose to pray for people such as this.

    • @whatdidujustsay2094
      @whatdidujustsay2094 3 роки тому

      Savage.