Dec 31, 2006 | Current issues, God
Question Dear Gramps, The question was brought up in a quorum meeting,”Does God change his mind?” One instance that was mentioned was Joseph’s continual petition to the Lord in the behalf of Martin Harris to show the manuscript to his wife. I’m not convinced...
Dec 30, 2006 | Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, Recently our home teacher read a scripture (I can’t remember where it was) that stated that Jesus Christ created the world. I am confused by that as I hadn’t read that before. I have searched for that scripture and can’t find it and would like...
Dec 30, 2006 | Bible, Book of Mormon, Etymology
Question Dear Gramps, I am curious to know why so many passages in the Book of Mormon are the same as those in the New Testament, particularly the beatitudes. If the bible is true insofar as it is translated correctly, then why are the passages so nearly the...
Dec 30, 2006 | Life's Lessons
Question Dear Gramps, I know that humility is a Christlike quality to have and many have the intentions of acquiring it. How do we obtain it? What is needed to acquire this trait? Confused Answer Dear Confused, Humility is merely the trait of...
Dec 29, 2006 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, In the scriptures it says man should be happy, but in my life (no matter how hard I try) I cannot seem to find any happiness for an extended amount of time. How can I become happy? Nathaniel Answer Dear Nathaniel, The first...
Dec 28, 2006 | Current issues, Obedience
Question Dear Gramps, I used to be a active member of the Mormon Church. We left the church years ago and are active in a non-denominational church. I feel a leading back to the church, except that I just don’t understand doctrine. I also never felt...
Dec 28, 2006 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I have a question concerning a particular part of my patriarchal blessing that has been bugging me since the day I received it. First, let me tell you a little of what it says. My patriarchal blessing tells me that in the pre-existence I...
Dec 27, 2006 | Current issues
Question Hello, I have a question about the Mormon belief that God is “all-powerful” and “all knowing”. How can a being who is actively engaged in eternal progress by definition be in possession of “all-power” and “all knowledge”, since no limit is implied by...
Dec 27, 2006 | Current issues, Mormon Policy
Question Dear Gramps, I’m confused at how many Mormon women are working outside the home. Have the counsels changed? Are the General Authorities now encouraging this? It seems like women who work outside the home are extremely sensitive when questioned about...
