Our Motto:  Mormon Means More Good

Our Motto: Mormon Means More Good

Dear Gramps, i want to know the meaning of the word mormon.the origin and if there is prove to that.i am a missionary serving in the ghana accra mission,i was ask n could not answer so please help me out.thank you. Clemet Dear Clemet, The word Mormon has come to mean...
What kind of activities do Mormons participate in?

What kind of activities do Mormons participate in?

Question   Hi Gramps, I know Mormons are normal people, but I was wondering about any activities, things they like, participate in, or glorify that could pertain to the Mormon religion.  Thank you. Alex   Answer   Dear Alex, I am happy that you consider...
Confessing Ones Sins

Confessing Ones Sins

Dear Gramps, Lately I’ve been unsure about something regarding sin. If you’ve committed a lets say sexual sin by viewing pornography and eventually masturbating, is that a serious enough sin to have to speak with your Bishop/Stake President? Or would it be okay to...
How Did Moroni Die?

How Did Moroni Die?

Dear Gramps, Did Moroni die as noted in the book “Mormon Bathroom Reader”? (page 104) Julie Dear Julie, Since Moroni was the last writer of the Book of Mormon, there was no one left to report whether Moroni died or was taken into heaven as was Elijah and others. ...
Struggling to become Worthy of the Temple

Struggling to become Worthy of the Temple

Dear Gramps, I have tried to live my life they way I should and I continue to have problems and all. What should I do? I have tried to change and everything, but I still cannot get a temple recommend, Gramps I have a hard time getting to church and all, but I want to...
Living together as friends

Living together as friends

Dear Gramps, I have an old friend who is staying with me as a paying houseguest until he can get another job and get a place of his own. If he is taking the discussions and wishes to be baptized why can’t he do so while paying to stay at my house? He is no more than...
Can interfaith relationships work?

Can interfaith relationships work?

Question Dear Gramps, I have been getting to know and going out on dates with this great guy who is active in his Mormon church. We are both 28 and single. I am Baptist and don’t understand a lot about the Mormon faith. My question is what is the best way to...
Those Who Have Wandered

Those Who Have Wandered

Dear Gramps, I have four adult children but only one that is living the gospel of Jesus Christ. They were all taught the gospel from their birth. I have been in great despair over this. I have been told that if I keep my temple covenants and strive to keep the...
Family Finances

Family Finances

Dear Gramps I was having a discussion with a friend about who should control the finances. In her marriage her husband takes care of the finances and I handle most of my husband and I’s finances. She said she has been told and read in several books that the man is...
Members of a Royal Generation

Members of a Royal Generation

Dear Gramps, I just wonder why, if the Lord saved the most valiant for the latter days there is more wickedness than ever before. We are who we were and will be. So if we have the same attitudes and behaviors, wouldn’t it be fair to assume that not everyone was...
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