For those who do not belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (nicknamed the Mormons by those outside of the church), they may not understand why many members are so happy. At least this has been my personal experience—being a member of the church brings me happiness that is a bit difficult to explain. But for those who have not yet experienced this, it could be confusing.
I think it is exciting, then, that the Church has produced a new series of TV spots. The individuals in the ads were not coached. They were not given lines to speak. In fact, one individual said the only direction she received during the recording was the suggestion: “Can you say that again faster?” (remember, most spots are allowed only 30 or 60 seconds in between TV programs).
For example, according to the press release at this site, Betty Stevenson was one of the individuals filmed for those spots. She said the following about her experience of sharing what it was like: “There was no script! They let me be Betty!” During the recorded spot, she simply spoke of her conviction that “families are eternal,” a concept she feels is “absolutely beautiful and correct.”
Betty Stevenson is a convert to the Mormon church. She is one of a variety of individuals selected for the TV spots. As I pondered on her words, as contained in this news release at the Church’s website, I thought of what I would have said if I’d been the one before the camera.
This much I know. My life is richer because I am a Mormon. I didn’t use to be one. My family attended another denomination. The reason I am a Mormon is because my mother worked for a Mormon. She couldn’t help but notice that there was something different about him and also about his family.
My mother was intrigued. She wanted to know more. She wanted to know why there seemed to be a special glow, a special feeling, a special something about that family. So she finally asked. It was that simple. And as a result, my family then began investigating the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the teachings contained therein. We were baptized into the Mormon church as a result.
Flash forward now several decades. The fruit of that decision has been more glorious than perhaps even my mother could imagine. I too now am one of those happy Mormons, so grateful for the restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ, as restored by the prophet Joseph Smith.
Again, perhaps all of this is puzzling to those who’ve not passed through the same experience. But for me, I know of what Betty Stevenson referred to through her tears in that TV spot. And you can too! Visit Mormon.org and click on the link to speak to the missionaries. Decide for yourself. I think you’ll be amazed at the peace the Spirit of the Lord will bring as you pursue deeper knowledge in this way! Click here.
