Dec 5, 2017 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, Could you possibly explain what is meant by the following phrase (I’m paraphrasing) “Take upon the Lord’s yoke for it is light.” Thank you, Charlene Answer Dear Charlene, As I’m sure you know, a yoke is a bar or frame by...
Dec 4, 2017 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible
Question Dear Gramps, I understand the official (or only) version of the Bible used by the LDS Church is the King James version and only if it has been interpreted correctly. Where is the line drawn for correct interpretation of the Bible? Could you please...
Dec 3, 2017 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Family
Question Hi Gramps, I so enjoy learning from your letters, but I have something I need help with. Kids, who are not members of the Mormon Church, Kids that are angry, and insist that one daughter, born of us, is more important than the nephew we raised as a...
Dec 2, 2017 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Doctrine
Question Gramps, My soon-to-be ex wife and I had a disagreement once (1 of many) where she believes that there are some people born evil. I was shocked and disgusted by the notion that some people are borm evil. I truly believe that yes, we all have our...
Dec 1, 2017 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Sexual Issues
Question Dear Gramps, Are there any limits on physical intimacy after you’re married? Is it, ‘Anything goes’ or are there prohibited things? Nothing I’ve read gives a definitive answer. Anonymous Answer Dear Anonymous, Although you may not find an...
Nov 30, 2017 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Priesthood
Question Gramps, Situation: High Priest is companion to a 17 year old priest for home teaching. In the course of the visit a blessing is asked for. The HP did not have oil with him and the person asking for the blessing asks that the young man help with the...
Nov 29, 2017 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, Is it appropriate for a bishop to ask for the congregation to sustain a young 12 year old that is going to be ordained to the priesthood Doug Answer Dear Doug, Thank you for your question. Not only is this appropriate for a...
Nov 28, 2017 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Self Worth
Question Hello Gramps. I’m nearly 18, and I am going through the stress of college applications. I feel so unprepared. I feel terrified and hopeless. I sometimes feel like I was never meant to live this long, and that I shouldn’t be here, and...
Nov 27, 2017 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Sabbath Day
Question Gramps, Is it ok to fish on Sunday, I really enjoy fishing but I am wondering if it’s appropriate for the sabbath. Dallin Answer Dear Dallin, Fishing is certainly good, clean fun-it’s a moral hobby and a wonderful activity to partake in....
Nov 23, 2017 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Hello Gramps, I need some guidance on theft of a company. I have someone that worked for me that is Mormon (I am not) that created her own business doing exactly what my company does. When she quit she took company information and files with her...
