Jul 5, 2010 | Current issues, Doctrine & Covenants, Mormon Doctrine
Gramps, My question is on regards to Patriarch Smith’s statement “President Smith told us that if we could get one little glimpse into the telestial glory even, the glory is so great that we would be tempted to commit suicide to get there.” Can you...
Jul 5, 2010 | Current issues
Dear Gramps; My parents taught us that face cards were not good to have in our home because they had symbols of the devil which created a negative influence. That was sufficient back then and still is, but one day I heard a talk wherein the speaker literally...
Jul 5, 2010 | Current issues, Forgiveness, Life's Lessons, Mormon Policy, Obedience, Repentance
Gramps, I’ve been excommunicated for awhile, maybe longer. I’d like to know how the system works for people that want to come back into the church again. My EX (convert) left the church, never wants to come back. I still want to be sealed to my kids and of...
Jul 5, 2010 | Current issues
Gramps, I need help. I have been on a discussion board at talkcity titled LDS. On it I have encountered an Anti-Mormon that has been driving the interested away. I have not the scripture knowledge that I should at this time to dispute his stand. I only have my own...
Jul 5, 2010 | Current issues
Question Gramps, A church friend gave me a copy of a letter written from the Prophet Joseph to his wife Emma while in Liberty Jail (dated Match 21 1839). Could you please interpret the beginning of the fourth paragraph for me? It reads: “I want you to try to...
Jul 5, 2010 | Current issues, Forgiveness, Life's Lessons, Repentance
Gramps, I have had sex before marriage, and broke the word of wisdom. I am scared to tell my bishop, because everyone in my ward is pressuring me to go on a mission. What is going to happen when I tell him? Thanks Anon. Dear Anon. Well, you’ve broken the law of...
Jul 5, 2010 | Afterlife, Babies, Current issues, Death
Gramps, What do you say to a mother who carried a little boy for six months. Gave birth to this premature little child, whose weight was only 1 lb. My friend saw and held this little boy, named him, and after only 2 days the little boy died. This child was my...
Jul 5, 2010 | Current issues
Dear Gramps We are in a ward that is awaiting a church building. There have been several problems with a family and our bishop since he has been put into the position of bishop 3 years ago. I know we are to support our bishop, but this man is not doing his calling at...
Jul 4, 2010 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I have some friends that ask why Mormons have no crosses at church, or dont believe in wearing them around their neck. Can you please help me? Thanks. Johnny Answer Dear Johnny, The cross signifies the death of Jesus. We like...
Jul 4, 2010 | Current issues, Marriage, Temples, Testimony, Worthiness
Gramps, My wife and I have been married for 3 years. We have both been married before. I had a Temple Marriage but she has never been to the temple. She has been treated very poorly buy a couple of bishops in the past and has had a very difficult time getting over it....
