Jun 24, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Etymology
Question Dear Gramps, Where did the phrase, “This too, shall pass” come from? It sounds Book of Mormon, or at least LDS in the spirit of what it conveys, but I can’t find it in the scriptures. It is used very often by people within and...
Jun 24, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Forgiveness, Repentance
Question Gramps, In light of today’s news regarding Kate Kelly’s (Ordain Women) excommunication, do you think that it was too harsh? I felt like she was only questioning and sharing her opinion. What do you think? Grace Answer Grace,...
Jun 24, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Love, Marriage
Question Gramps, I am not a Mormon but am just starting a relationship with a man that is LDS. I have read some literature on the topic but could you please tell me if there is anything out of the norm (as per other religions) with regards to the Mormon faith?...
Jun 23, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Offerings
Question Dear Gramps, I live in northern Utah. There is a very wealthy LDS family here who over the years has donated millions of dollars to various causes. You can see their family surname posted prominently on all kinds of buildings and facilities. Yet,...
Jun 22, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Jesus Christ, Prophets
Question Gramps, Our topic of discussions this month with the YW and YM is the priesthood. One of them asked,”What priesthood keys are held by Jesus Christ that the President of the church does not hold?” I was not able to answer the question at...
Jun 21, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Church History
Question Gramps, As we know, J.D. Lee was excommunicated and executed for his role in the Mountain Meadow Massacre. He was then posthumously reinstated in the 1960’s. Doesn’t that mean that he has been forgiven all his sins and eligible for the...
Jun 20, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Tithing
Question Gramps, I have asked many questions of you. Some you answered, some not. This very important question affects a lot of people. I try so hard to follow D&C 119 and Section 83. A lot anonymously (not bragging). But my inspiration leads me to think...
Jun 19, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, LDS Church
Question Gramps, Why does the Bishop’s storehouse stock and give out food that is not healthy and loaded with GMOs? Marie Answer Marie, The Bishop’s Storehouse is not in the business of following the latest food trends or diet fads. ...
Jun 18, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Atonement
Question Dear Gramps,In the April 2014 LDS General Conference, Elder Timothy J. Dyches quoted a statement from the “Preach My Gospel” handbook, “…all that is unfair about life can be made right through the Atonement of Jesus...
Jun 17, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, LDS Church
Question Gramps, My question is short, as I was not able to find any info in your archives. Have the General Authorities, at any time, said anything, pro or con, about soap operas? Thanks Gramps. Jacqueline Answer Hi Jacqueline, I hope you...
