May 2, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Book of Mormon, Current issues, Doctrine & Covenants, Forgiveness, Jesus Christ, Sexual Issues
My sister and I were all three molested as young girls by our father. He raped one of my sisters. We also suffered severe physical abuse. He was excommunicated. When as adults we confronted him with this he denied it. He has since apologized blaming his actions on his...
Apr 30, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, Current issues, LDS Scriptures
My question has to do with why are we not trying to bring in the other Gospels? What I mean is; I have been question throughout my life on how the LDS could add the Book of Mormon as a Gospel when the Bible states that we cannot add to the Bible. I have always said...
Apr 28, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues
What is meant by loud laughter and light mindedness? Also what exactly does it mean to hearken unto your husband? Thanks!!! Love your website!!!! Melisa Hello, Let’s look at the definitions of each first. Lightmindedness if defined as being frivolous, inanely...
Apr 27, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Forgiveness
I am having periods of difficulty forgetting and I assume forgiving my husband for cheating. I include forgiving because I can’t seem to forget. On top of cheating there have been several situations that not only were demeaning and hurtful, but frankly destroyed...
Apr 24, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, Book of Mormon, Current issues, Jesus Christ
Can you please enlighten me as I am confused with the visitation of Christ to the Americas after 3 days and yet he also revealed himself in Jerusalem after 3 days. Was he in 2 places at once? Ace Dear Ace, Your question is a good one, given that we tend to think that...
Apr 20, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Addictions, Current issues, Jesus Christ, Life's Lessons
Hi Gramps, Thanks for all that you do. I had a question… I am confused on what I should do when apostles, prophets, and other church leaders say, “Lay your burdens and/or habits on Jesus Christ and he will help carry your burdens and/or take away your...
Apr 19, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, Current issues
What does a double edged sword mean? usaboy Dear usaboy, A single-edged sword has one sharp edge and one dull edge. It can only slash and slice, not stab. The blade of a double-edged sword has two sharp edges and is ideal for both slashing and stabbing. Ehud son of...
Mar 1, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Book of Mormon, Current issues
Gramps, From my studies, it seems that the gold plates did not contain the same information as what was covered in the Brass Plates (i.e. genealogy of the jews, first five books of Moses, etc.) If this was so important, what happened to the Brass plates. Did Moroni...
Feb 27, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Jesus Christ, Priesthood
Dear Gramps, I sometimes wonder, how come in the time of Christ were there more than one set of apostles called and why there is only THE twelve today. What I mean is that Jesus called his apostles, those who ministered with him and then when he was resurrected and...
Feb 21, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, Current issues, Holy Ghost, Jesus Christ
Dear Gramps, I’ve been told the Holy Spirit of Promise mentioned in D&C 88:3-4 is the Holy ghost as mentioned and referred to in John 14:16, while the second comforter is Jesus Christ. However, some of the references that are given under these two verses...
