Aug 1, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Prayer
Question Hey Gramps!I feel that it’s unnecessary after Church activities to bless refreshments “that they will nourish and strengthen our bodies” when typically those refreshments are food items like brownies and donuts.I’m uncomfortable...
Jul 31, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Missionary Work
Question Gramps, I will soon be serving a mission in the Roseville, California English speaking mission on August 6th. Other than the classic , “forget yourself and go to work”, “the mission is the best two years ‘for’ your...
Jul 30, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, If I achieve the level to create my own world’s with my husband will I have to have my own Savior or does Christ fulfill that requirement? Kara Answer Hi Kara, I certainly understand where the curiosity around such...
Jul 29, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, God
Question Gramps, This year members of the Church are studying the Old Testament. In the Old Testament we see how Jehovah is very vengeful and seems to some to not be a loving God. In the New Testament we see Jesus Christ (who is Jehovah) and how loving and kind...
Jul 28, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Knowledge
Question Dear Gramps,It seems like many people study the actual books: Book of Mormon, Bible, or both everyday. However, we are taught the importance of studying living prophets and apostles, and that their word is considered scripture as well. Sometimes, I...
Jul 27, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Book of Mormon, Prayer
Question Hi Gramps, I have two questions… If someone’s not following the word of wisdom for example, could still pray and ask on Him for the things needed. Life in general things like comfort for a family member going through something? If I wanted...
Jul 26, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Forgiveness, Obedience
Question Dear Gramps, I have been struggling with this one for a long time. I don’t have the ability to love my enemies, those who want to hurt me or my family and country. I want to obey the Lord but its not in my heart to love people who want to hurt...
Jul 25, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Baptism
Question What exact words are used to baptize someone? Cox Answer Dear Cox, What a great question! The answer comes from the governing documents of the Church (the Doctrine and Covenants) – specifically, in section 20 (known as the Articles...
Jul 23, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Jesus Christ
Question Did Jesus have siblings? Jim Answer Dear Jim, Yes, Jesus had siblings. John tells us that after the first miracle, where Jesus turned water to wine, “he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his...
Jul 22, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Blessings
Question Gramps, We ask Heavenly Father to bless our children, our food, the sacrament, our houses and the sick. I am an old man who takes a lot of medications daily for my various health problems. Do you think we should ask for Heavenly Father blessing on...
