Warren

I first learned for myself that the church was true when I was about 12 years old. I had decided that it was time to start reading my scriptures, and especially the Book of Mormon on my own like we'd been commanded to. As I did I found myself immersed in them, and what started as one chapter a night eventually became up to five chapters a night. I was immersed, but I didn't know if I should ask to know if the Book of Mormon was true because my Dad said he'd always known it was true and had never needed to ask. I just wasn't sure which one I should follow. I eventually decided after a five chapter night that I needed to pray to know for myself beyond all doubt that The Book of Mormon was true. As I got down on my knees I felt a huge wave of peace wash over me and a voice to my mind that said, "It's true, you've always known it's true." I realized that I had both followed my Dad, as well as learned for myself of its truthfulness. I cried tears of joy that night and it is that testimony that has shaped my life from that point on.