Sep 30, 2007 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Book of Mormon, Church History
Question Dear Gramps, In my search for truth I began to study the LDS religion. I have a question about the practice of polygamy. In the Book of Mormon, Jacob 2:23-27, 3:5-7 it seems to clearly teach that polygamy is an abomination to the Lord. Then I read in the...
Sep 25, 2007 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Book of Mormon, Faith, Holy Ghost, Personal Revelation
Question Dear Gramps, I have been a member of the Mormon Church my whole life, and I’ve known my whole life that the Church is true and it’s the only true Church of Jesus Christ. Because I’ve just always known that the Church is true I’ve never actually had the spirit...
Sep 21, 2007 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Book of Mormon, Faith, God, Personal Revelation, Prayer
Dear Gramps, When I’m reading the Book of Mormon, I get doubts of it being true. If I read the Bible I don’t, I totally believe, I’m a member of the Mormon Church and I still believe that the Church is true. I’ve been to the temple and have felt the spirit. I’ve had...
Sep 17, 2007 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Book of Mormon
Question Gramps, I recently went back to my Middle School to visit some of my old teachers and let them know how well I am doing with my life and I had a rather unfortunate experience with my old science teacher. He is basically a good man, but believes that...
Sep 15, 2007 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Book of Mormon, Health
Dear Gramps, I have bought rice and other items for food storage and put them in clear plastic air tight containers. When I went to use some of the rice it had bugs in it. How is the best way to prevent this? Vicki, from Van, Texas Dear Vicki, Two ways to consider….....
Aug 30, 2007 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Book of Mormon
Hello Gramps, I am working with my son, preparing him for a mission, we were discussing the pages of the manuscript that was lost to us because of Martin Harris. I remember learning about how the Lord did not have Joseph Smith re-translate it. I cannot remember the...
Aug 27, 2007 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, Book of Mormon
Dear Gramps, I have been reading the “Book of Mormon” almost everyday lately. I was pondering as I read. My question is as follows: I find so many chapters that are exactly the same as those in the Bible. A lot of “Isaiah” chapters especially. Please explain this to...
Aug 26, 2007 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Book of Mormon, Happiness, Holy Ghost, Jesus Christ, Missionary Work, Mormon Doctrine, Personal Revelation
Gramps, I am a 21 year old female, and interested in learning more and possibly joining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I have never been religious, but I have been looking for something that fits me. I don’t believe in sex before marriage, and...
Aug 18, 2007 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Book of Mormon, Jesus Christ, Mormon Doctrine
Dear Gramps, In 3 Nephi we find that in the 34th year, 1st month, 4th day that the great storm indicating the crucifixion of Christ took place. Later it indicates as the 34th year was ending Christ visited. A friend tells me that in ‘Jesus The Christ’ it says that it...
Aug 17, 2007 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Book of Mormon
Gramps, Where can I find out what happened to the golden plates when Joseph Smith finished the translation of the Book of Mormon? Is there anything that directly states what happened to them? Thank you, Jack, from California Dear Jack, The golden plates upon...