Hi I'm Hans

When I was young my parents gave me a Book of Mormon. I spent a few minutes reading verses and chapters every night and it quickly became a habit. When I finished I asked my Heavenly Father in prayer to know if the book was true. I was disappointed because I didn’t receive an answer. Still, I kept reading and I kept praying. I remember feeling good inside when I heard or read truths, or when I prayed or pondered on a virtuous thought. It wasn't until I put in the time and the sincerity that I began to recognize the language of the Holy Ghost. Soon I began to realize I was nourishing a good seed. Six years later I read the words of Joseph Smith describe the answer to his own prayer to know which church to join - which church was correct. I clearly recognized the voice of the Spirit this time. It was distinct, powerful, and clear. The Holy Ghost confirmed to me that Joseph Smith’s account was true. This confirmation came as a language perceived by my spirit. This was a familiar feeling, voice, and language. I've since received countless feelings of testimony from the Spirit confirming the truthfulness of this restored Gospel of Jesus Christ. As I’ve reflected, I'm grateful to know my testimony had been growing all along.

I try to live my faith with varying degrees of success every day. I find that I am better able to resist temptation and experience a much more smooth and successful day when I try to spent at least a few minutes with scriptures in the morning. I also think it is important to regularly pray - individually, as a family, and as a couple. These two practices give me spiritual strength and renew my dedication and strength each day to understand and then live my faith.