Jul 16, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Life's Lessons
Dear Gramps, A few years ago when I was not very faithful in the gospel, I got my sister-in-law started on making illegal copies of movies borrowed from rental outlets and the library. I provided her with the software and instruction on how to do it. I have since...
Jul 11, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Health, Self Worth
Dear gramps, I am 19 years old and currently trying to return back to church. I’ve been less active for 5 years. In the time I was away I got two tattoos on my wrists. My question gramps is what does the average church member think about tattoos? Sometimes I...
Jun 18, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Mormon Policy
I am the Primary president and we are going to have a practice for the children’s program in the chapel. Do they need to wear Sunday dress or not? We will be eating afterwards in the gym. Vicky _____________ Vicky, I would think Sunday dress would be appropriate...
Jun 7, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues
Dear gramps, I’m not a Christian but I believe in Christianity very strongly. Two months back I saw a dream early in the morning where I found myself in my school where I was sitting with my old friends in a bus. They all were discussing about scary ghost...
May 7, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues
Gramps, What did the LORD mean when HE said “The poor in spirit will inherit the kingdom? Denise ______________ Dear Denise, Various scriptural footnotes, references, and commentary all seem to be in agreement that in this case “Poor in Spirit” could...
May 4, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Book of Mormon, Current issues, Doctrine & Covenants, Pearl of Great Price
Question Dear Gramps, Thank you so much for your answers to questions. It is so enlightening. I am wondering about the earth’s renewal to it’s previous state of glory. I know that Brigham Young stated that when the earth was created that it was near the...
Apr 28, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Family, Happiness, Life's Lessons, Marriage
Thank you so much for your time and effort on this website. I’ve learned so much as a convert. I am a tired and harried single mom who barely keeps up with my 2 boys and demanding job. I feel great conflict over trying to acquire a temple marriage while still...
Apr 19, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Forgiveness
Dear Gramps, We hear all the time that a man can’t be forgiven of murder, but many times in the Book of Mormon we see men being forgiven of murder when they accept the gospel of Jesus Christ. In D&C we read (132:27) “…which shall not be forgiven...
Apr 11, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues
What are all the signs of the times that will take place before the second comming, and what is the minimun amount of time that it would take to complete the ones that are not fulfilled yet. John ____________ John, The signs of the times are given in several places in...
Mar 14, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Mormon Doctrine, Obedience
Hi there, I really enjoy your practical explanations of gospel principles. Thank you! I am LDS and work with three Christians of other faiths who hold the perspective that fasting refers to going without food only and not going without drink/water. I have seen where...