Dec 26, 2014 | Current issues
Question Gramps, If someone I know is openly violating what our Church stands for, at what point do you decide to make the Bishop aware of the situation. I.e. Adultery, pornography, alcoholism. It bothers me to sit in Church with this person. Especially...
Dec 24, 2014 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Some say that Jesus was baptized just to set an example for the rest of us. Others say that even though he was perfect it was still required of him to be baptized. Although it did set a great example, I can’t understand why he actually...
Dec 22, 2014 | Current issues
Question Gramps, In response to Joseph and Oliver’s questioning about whether John the Beloved had died or not, Joseph translated in D&C 7 a “record made on parchment by John and hidden up by himself.” The original document and the Book of...
Dec 20, 2014 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I am unable to say, for sure, that I believe that the LDS Church is the true church of God or that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God. But, I do believe that Jesus is the Christ, and I do want to be baptized. Is the desire to be baptized enough...
Dec 19, 2014 | Current issues, Marriage
Question Hi Gramps, I’ve heard that in the time of Noah the term “giving in marriage” back then meant that there was same sex marriage occurring during that time. Is that true? I also heard that it was the final straw before God sent the...
Dec 18, 2014 | Current issues, LDS Church
Question Gramps, Howdy! I’ve run across a few instances where people outside our faith have been offended of our view on other churches. They specifically reference 1 Nephi 14:10. What’s the best way to handle that situation and possibly diffuse...
Dec 17, 2014 | Current issues
Question Gramps, My wife and I recently retired. We have begun receiving Social Security and Medicare. What do you advise regarding tithing? Jack Answer Jack, Tithing is an important commandment for several reasons. The obedience of the...
Dec 16, 2014 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Sometimes I get mad for no reason. What should I do? Nathan Answer Hello Nathan, Anger is a natural emotion necessary to our individual progression toward becoming Godlike; however, anger is not an emotion that occurs without an...
Dec 15, 2014 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Do we have all the translations from the Book of Mormon or is there some missing or info we don’t have? Kyle Answer Kyle, I am not sure what you meant by translation, but it is very clear from the records that there are some...
Dec 14, 2014 | Current issues
Question Hello Gramps, I’d like to ask about the temple ordinance. I have heard that there have been recent changes about receiving temple endowments. I heard that I could get it sooner. I’m only 19, and probably not going on a mission or getting...
