Young Missionary Musters the Strength for His Leap of Faith
Los Angeles Times 4Sep99 C3
By Roberto J. Manzano: Times Staff Writer

Steven Davis got his mission call to Buenos Aires, left his San Fernando Vally home, traveled to the MTC in Provo, and made the requisite call to his family from the SLC airport before flying to South America. Nothing really newsworthy as far as Mormon families go. But his entire experience, from splits with the missionaries before going into the MTC, what he can pack in his bags, an interview with a family taking the discussions, to his prospects for marriage with good Mormon girl upon his return, are all documented in this LA Times article.

The article also points out a few doctrinal aspects including the Word of Wisdom, pre-mortal life, and the effect that our choices in this life have on the next. Overall a very illuminating and complimentary article about the missionary force.