What's different about a Mormon?

Piecing together puzzles during a cold day, one of my favorite activities as a child. I reflected on my memories of putting together Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck and realized on other levels the puzzle signifies more than just a pass time. The puzzle to me stands for knowledge: we piece by piece continually add on to what we already know.

People all the time desire to add more pieces to their knowledge of our Heavenly Father. Some peoples' puzzles are more complete than others; some content, while others feel "stuck." With my explorative personality I hate being "stuck." "Stuck" people and curious folk look for an outlet of continued knowledge, they do as Matthew 7:7 (KJV) directs Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.This outlet can come in the form of inspired friends, family, and even those Mormon missionaries☺. 

The message our friends, family, and Mormon missionaries share is neither new, nor foreign. What we share simply adds additional pieces of truth to further complete our puzzle. How cool is that? A lot of people conceptualize Mormonism  as a distanced concept and religion. Mormonism with it's message actually brings us closer to our Lord and Savior, with continued knowledge and revelation. Who wouldn't want this?

In the case of meeting and speaking with missionaries many people wonder; "does this mean I have to change all of my views of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ?" The answer remains constant: No. There are precious truths in all denominations. What would you think if you could find all of the precious truths found in a cornucopia of sects and congregations in one place? The amazing thing about the gospel of Jesus Christ is that  people find many of the topics and principles foreknowledge. We as missionaries often hear from newcomers in the congregation: "I knew that;' 'this makes sense;''I finally had my questions answered.'"

The Savior's message and grace has the power to transform all mankind that listen. By finding out more, or continually adding pieces to our puzzle: we will know that we are sons and daughters of the one and only God--true royalty. What would you do if you found out that you were of royal parents? Too late, now you know ☺. May we always keep God in our lives and in our hearts, continually learning from him, adding additional pieces to our puzzle.