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“Growing up, I was always against serving a mission. I didn’t have very many adult women figures in my life who had served, so I had always thought it was weird for girls to go on missions. I had a testimony and I knew this church was true, it just wasn’t in my plans toContinue reading “SEVENTY TWO”

“I was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo. At the age of 3 years old I started to go to church. I want to testify that the church of Jesus Christ is restored again on the earth. The book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ.I know that God lives and he lovesContinue reading “SEVENTY ONE”

“Everything began in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, where I was born and spent the more significant part of my life. 20 years ago, I was a single mom, and I was living with my mother-circumstances that one might consider unfortunate. But these circumstances turned out to be the most fortunate time in my life because they ledContinue reading “SEVENTY”

“One night, I was bringing groceries into my apartment and I heard a voice asking if I needed help. I turned around, and there were two sister missionaries. They helped me bring in my groceries. Later, they asked if I wanted to return the favor and join the church. I had my first lesson atContinue reading “SIXTY NINE”

“Looking back on my life, the times where I’ve gone through my hardest trials and the times that I have been mentally and emotionally exhausted, have been my conversion stories. Each time where I have been so close to the edge of giving up, another conversion story happens in my life. Everytime I don’t feelContinue reading “SIXTY EIGHT”

“I felt happy whenever I’d walk into church. I grew up going to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and loved it. It was a calm environment where everybody smiled at me, and I felt the gentle Spirit of peace there. But as I was growing up, I was hunting for a true sense of belonging. ItContinue reading “SIXTY SEVEN”

“I was born of goodly parents, but wasn’t raised going to church. I rememberwatching movies of stories from the Bible as a young girl and loved them. They touched me in a very special way. How good Jesus was, His miracles and the love He showed to people always inspired me. I attended church nowContinue reading “SIXTY SIX”

“I was born into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  My family did all the faithful things.  Attend church and activities, family home evening, family scripture study and prayers, etc.  I felt solid in the church and in my testimony at a very young age.  I even got my patriarchal blessing at theContinue reading “SIXTY FIVE”

This I Am Converted story comes from my Great Grandmother. Excerpts from her autobiography: “Father belonged to the church of England but became interested in the Gospel which made his Uncle very angry. He told father that if he had anything to do with the Mormons he wouldn’t pay him the $500 which he wouldContinue reading “SIXTY FOUR”

“My mom was a convert to the church and made a lot of hard decisions to follow her faith. We’re often told that when we come to Christ, we shouldn’t come alone. And my mom didn’t- she brought her future family with her. My dad grew up in the church, and he was able toContinue reading “SIXTY THREE”