Jan 19, 2014 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I was preparing a talk on the prophet Joseph Smith and ran into things that I found disturbing. Maybe you can clear it up. Both Presidents Smith and Young were involved in word of wisdom violations. President Smith never stopped drinking...
Jan 18, 2014 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I have been struggling to trust God after finding out I can’t serve a mission due to mental health issues. I felt so strongly prepared, but then found out I cannot serve. How can I trust God has a plan for me? How can I trust in the...
Jan 17, 2014 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I am a new member of the LDS church. My husband is not a member at this time. I have told him about tithing 10%. But because we are struggling to make ends meet he says I can give some money. I am not able to work and receive no income myself....
Jan 14, 2014 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Is King Saul in perdition? If so, why? Donna Answer Dear Donna, Your question was the first I’d ever heard of Saul being in perdition. I did a little research into it, and could not find any Latter-day Saint opinion on it....
Jan 13, 2014 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I am an endowed member of the church. I own T-shirt style garment tops and have found that it is not comfortable wearing bras over them. Is it okay that I wear my bras underneath the garment tops? I still dress modestly and do not alter the...
Jan 9, 2014 | Current issues
Question Gramps. I was involved in a situation that brought about the death of another person. Will I be able to be baptized still? What will I have to do to atone for this sin? Heather Answer Heather, The gospel of Jesus Christ allows us...
Jan 8, 2014 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Are multiple wives buried beside their husband like in the case of Brigham Young who had many wives? I just recently thought about this and was curious. Toni Answer Toni, Burial arrangements are left in the hands of the...
Jan 6, 2014 | Current issues
Question Gramps, If we are married in the temple and have a family what happens if one party has doubts? My husband has been a member for years. He obeys all the commandments bar one, tithing. For years he paid faithfully out of obedience. He has never...
Jan 5, 2014 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I love following the beat or rhythm to a song (without improper words). What I don’t understand is why does the hymn song book not have the beats that we enjoy? It’s all too quiet except for the song “Called to...
Jan 3, 2014 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, Hi. I just recently returned from my mission. I have this girl which is a good friend of mine and is a member of the Church. I really like her and I’m comfortable with her. Recently she told me that she had committed immorality...
