Jun 16, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Faith, Life's Lessons
Question Dear Gramps, I have been in middle school for 2 years now. It has gotten pretty hard so for 8th grade I am going to be home schooled. I know that even though I am not at school, temptations will still follow, and I really want to be prepared to hold...
Jun 15, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, Was the Savior ever called the Father in the scriptures? Thank you for the information. Renee Answer Renee, I have come up with 3 for you: Isaiah 9:6 (And 2 Nephi 19:6) “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is...
Jun 14, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Scriptures
Question Hi Gramps. I have come across what is called the “Ang Aklatan”, or “the library” in Tagalog. It claims to be a record of the ancient inhabitants of the Phillipines. I have glanced over some of the content, and it is very...
Jun 13, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Temples
Question Gramps, I have many good friends who have tattoos and they are non-members, but I know that some of them would like to join the church, they are really great people and I have always had that concern because once I heard a member of the church who had...
Jun 12, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, Did Nephi live to meet Jesus?Jerry Answer Dear Jerry, I can see where your confusion comes from. The name of Nephi is the Book of Mormon version of John Smith. It seems like you can’t read many pages without seeing it pop...
Jun 11, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Word of Wisdom
Question Gramps, I have a hard time understanding the reasoning behind coffee and tea not being allowed. I have a friend who left the church because of this. I just don’t get how coffee isn’t allowed but energy drinks and other things are. Sam...
Jun 10, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Faith
Question Gramps, If I’ve opened a fast, what are the consequences if I forget that I’m fasting and then eat something? Chris Answer Hi Chris, Let’s take a moment and consider the purposes of fasting. First, we are showing...
Jun 9, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy, Temples
Question Gramps, Why can we not kneel to pray in the temple? Patty Answer Dear Patty, You can kneel in the temple, but it should be done at an altar designed for this purpose. They generally have a short padded “stoop” for you to rest...
Jun 8, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Holy Ghost, Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, Was the Holy Ghost present while Christ was on the earth?Steve Answer Steve, Thank you for your question. The simple answer to your question is yes. Please stay with me as I go into more detail to show some examples. ...
Jun 7, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues
Question Gramps, Why is it required to learn the issues related to the ceremony of endowment if eventually some of us might be unable to remember? Does it mean we will not be allowed to pass the angels? Thank you Gramps. Luis Answer Luis,In the...