Jan 11, 2011 | Current issues, Prayer, Testimony
Dear Gramps, When saying prayer, is it proper to say “in the name of ‘Thy Son’ Jesus Christ,” or should it just be in the name of Jesus Christ? Also when some people are bearing their testimonies they often use in the name of “Thy...
Jan 9, 2011 | Bible, Book of Mormon, Current issues, Doctrine & Covenants, Faith, God, Prayer
Gramps, I haven’t prayed for months. I’m kind of scared to. I know in my heart that I want to pray but I’m scared. How can I build my confidence up to pray again? How can God love us and really know us? He has a zillion other kids in the world. and...
Jan 7, 2011 | Current issues, Family, Priesthood
Hi Gramps, A little while ago in High Priests lesson time, we spoke about families. It was mentioned in general terms about the “patriarch of the home” and I mentioned that this title was something that could only be used when a man had been sealed to his...
Jan 6, 2011 | Current issues, Family, Missionary Work, Temples
Gramps, Could you please explain what is meant by the scripture in D&C 2:2 “And he shall plant in the hearts of the children the promises made to the fathers, and the hearts of the children shall turn to their fathers? When I was in seminary, I was told that...
Jan 4, 2011 | Current issues, Jesus Christ, Missionary Work
Dear Gramps, How would you respond to this feedback that I receive from a good friend who is “Christian.” “I would be interested in discussing at your leisure with you Mormonism as we have briefly in the past. Christianity and Mormonism, as most...
Jan 2, 2011 | Current issues, Doctrine & Covenants
Hi Gramps, Gramps, I was hoping you would explain your understanding of D&C 133:26-35. Such as in verse 26, “They who are in the north countries,” (where are the north countries). And “They shall smite the rocks and ice shall flow down at their...
Jan 1, 2011 | Bible, Current issues, Doctrine & Covenants, Satan
Dear Gramps, Since one of the purposes of our coming to earth is to be tested to see whether we will choose right or wrong how will those who live during the millenium be tested if Satan is bound and there is no temptation to test them? Kristen, from California Dear...
Dec 31, 2010 | Current issues, Doctrine & Covenants
Hello Gramps… My question to you has to do with the scripture in Psalms 8:4-5. “What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visiteth him? For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory...
Dec 30, 2010 | Current issues, Divorce, Family, Love, Marriage, Missionary Work
Dear Gramps, I am not a teen anymore, but I do have a question. After divorcing a member who was excommunicated, I met someone who has proposed to me. He is not a member of the church and I have a friend that insists on telling me that it is a sin and I will lose my...
Dec 25, 2010 | Book of Mormon, Current issues, Doctrine & Covenants, Holy Ghost, Pearl of Great Price
Dear Gramps, I have just prepared and taught lesson eight, “The Holy Ghost”. I found it to both instructive and inspiring. Particularly, gaining an understanding how Peter could have denied the knowing of the Saviour and the apostles losing heart following...
