Oct 9, 2011 | Current issues
Question Since we were created to marry and procreate, should I just be content with staying single since I can’t have children(surgically removed)? Am I not receiving the blessings I could if I were married? Stacey Answer Dear Stacey, You a...
Oct 8, 2011 | Current issues, Family
Hi Gramps, I left home for college three years ago, taking up a religious studies major. My family is one of strong faith in the LDS church, and were concerned when I chose not to go on a mission. They were patient with my faith struggles because of my diligent search...
Oct 7, 2011 | Current issues
Dear Gramps, Could you please share anything you know about the Sign of the Dove. In my religion class a quote from the Prophet Joseph Smith “The sign of the dove was instituted before the creation of the world, a witness for the Holy Ghost, and the devil cannot...
Oct 6, 2011 | Current issues
Question Gramps, If I am late for the sacrament and the bread has already been served, is it ok to just take the water? DeLeon Answer Dear DeLeon, The sacrament is a complete ordinance meant for the cleansing and renewing of covenants. Would it be...
Oct 5, 2011 | Current issues
Bruce R. McConkie, in his last address prior to his death, bore testimony that Jesus re-experienced the agonies of the Garden of Gethsemane while on the cross. I don’t recall ever reading that in the scriptures or hearing that from any other apostle or prophet....
Oct 4, 2011 | Current issues
Dear Gramps, What is the “fire”when you are baptized by fire? Looking through the scriptures I am finding a lot of comparison of fire and angels. So I have come to believe that it is angels surrounding you and partaking in giving the gift of the holy...
Oct 3, 2011 | Depression, Happiness, Life's Lessons, Self Worth
Dear Gramps, I have a testimony of the gospel, but I struggle to serve in callings because of my social anxiety. It seems whenever I accept a calling, I struggle with my activity. I have suffered from depression since my teenage years. I hate Sunday’s because I...
Oct 2, 2011 | Current issues
Hi Gramps, Thank you for taking the time to read this. And I thank you in advance for the time you spend if you do have time to answer my question. I am wondering about Jesus and his fasting for forty days. I should probably already know this. But I am just wondering....