“I was born in a small town where probably ninety percent of the population was LDS—certainly not all practicing members, but there was no challenge to my beliefs.
At the time I started college, I did not feel that I was ready for a mission, so I continued on with my education. This was at BYU where there was still no challenge to my beliefs. Not being too successful in my education, I decided to find out if I was eligible for the draft. I was, so I enlisted in the army for three years, and this was my first exposure to the outside world. During this time, there was no aha moment, but a growing awareness of the uniqueness of the Gospel.
The closest I have come to a conversion moment was when I was discharged and decided that I should serve a mission. It was during my mission that my “conversion” grew, but I can say that it is still an ongoing process. I have been blessed, if not with great wealth, with financial security. Is it because I paid tithing, or in spite of paying tithing? Does God reward every tithe payer? If I were more converted, would I even have these questions?In this moment, I testify that Jesus Christ is the son of God. He is the hope for redemption from our sins and for everlasting life and stands at the head of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. This hope brings me comfort in these troubled times.”
I Am Converted 