Mar 19, 2019 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I am finding it hard to believe that Christ is our Redeemer. I am an inactive LDS member and only believe in the Old Testament. Why do we have to pray to God in the name of Jesus Christ? If I were of another religion would he not hear my...
Mar 17, 2019 | Current issues, Missionary Work
Question Dear Gramps, The Church teaches that every able-bodied worthy young man should serve a mission. I am able bodied and I strive to be worthy through repentance. I’m not nervous about leaving home or having a strong testimony or even talking to...
Mar 15, 2019 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, What is the current Catholic position on the LDS Church and what is the current LDS position on the Catholic believer? Does a Catholic believe an LDS member will go to heaven somehow and does an LDS believer think a Catholic can follow the...
Mar 14, 2019 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Why do we only have the 4 gospels in the New Testament bible. The other 7 saint apostles should have been written also Drew Answer Dear Drew, I would give you a detailed history of the Bible and how we came to obtain it, but I...
Mar 13, 2019 | Current issues
Question Gramps, What is the “land ethic” of Mormons and what do Mormons believe regarding the human role in using the earth? What is the source of this belief? Loretta Answer Dear Loretta, I know of no “land ethic” that is published by The Church...
Mar 12, 2019 | Current issues, Mormon Doctrine
Question Gramps, My 8 year old granddaughter asked me “Where is Heaven”. I tried to explain to her but I don’t think I got the message across very well. What would you say? Please. Diane Answer Diane, When teaching our children,...
Mar 11, 2019 | Life's Lessons, Self Worth
Question Hey Gramps, I have a friend who has had bad experiences with men and priesthood leaders in the past, which has made it hard for her to open up to bishops, and men in general. She has been doing better recently, but even the fact that Jesus and Heavenly...
Mar 9, 2019 | Afterlife, Forgiveness
Question Dear Gramps, My brother was tragically killed one year ago. Although, he was born under the covenant and baptized at the age of 8, he was not taught the gospel standards as a child and lived in a home that did not have high regard for the Church. I...
Mar 8, 2019 | Current issues, Life's Lessons
Question Dear Gramps, How do you know when you have done “all that you can do”? I confess to be a perfectionist and worry-wart. I have high expectations of myself and others. I want to do all that I can do. But I also don’t want to ignore the...
