may.26

alma 5: 53 - 6: 8

how do you think the church today can bless those who do not know God? 

--> everything about the church is tailored to all the children of God.  His desire is for His children, all His children, to make it back to His presence.  the gospel of Jesus Christ is the way that He has instituted and put in place for that to happen.

for me, the gospel gives me perspective.  it gives me direction.  belonging to the church of Jesus Christ of latter-day saints gives me a sense of belonging.  a targeted way to serve.  a community of saints to help and grow with and learn with.  a close social circle.  the gospel is the way to happiness in this life and the life after this life.  it is impossible to think about my life without thinking about the gospel, because i am who i am because of the way i have adopted the teachings of Jesus Christ into my life.  but i can say that i am forever grateful for the opportunity to be involved in such a wonderful organization full of truth and light.  

i read a blog post today of a man that argues "give me something better than the mormon church".  worth the read.  click here.