Dec 31, 2006 | Current issues, God
Question Dear Gramps, The question was brought up in a quorum meeting,”Does God change his mind?” One instance that was mentioned was Joseph’s continual petition to the Lord in the behalf of Martin Harris to show the manuscript to his wife. I’m not convinced...
Dec 29, 2006 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, In the scriptures it says man should be happy, but in my life (no matter how hard I try) I cannot seem to find any happiness for an extended amount of time. How can I become happy? Nathaniel Answer Dear Nathaniel, The first...
Dec 28, 2006 | Current issues, Obedience
Question Dear Gramps, I used to be a active member of the Mormon Church. We left the church years ago and are active in a non-denominational church. I feel a leading back to the church, except that I just don’t understand doctrine. I also never felt...
Dec 28, 2006 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I have a question concerning a particular part of my patriarchal blessing that has been bugging me since the day I received it. First, let me tell you a little of what it says. My patriarchal blessing tells me that in the pre-existence I...
Dec 27, 2006 | Current issues
Question Hello, I have a question about the Mormon belief that God is “all-powerful” and “all knowing”. How can a being who is actively engaged in eternal progress by definition be in possession of “all-power” and “all knowledge”, since no limit is implied by...
Dec 27, 2006 | Current issues, Mormon Policy
Question Dear Gramps, I’m confused at how many Mormon women are working outside the home. Have the counsels changed? Are the General Authorities now encouraging this? It seems like women who work outside the home are extremely sensitive when questioned about...
Dec 21, 2006 | Current issues
Question Hi Gramps, I love to read all of your answers! I have a question. After you have gone to the bishop and told him your sins…and prayed for forgiveness. What is next? Of course never do the sin again…feel godly sorry for what you have done…but what if...
Dec 20, 2006 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I was just doing some reading about Blacks and the priesthood and I came across the case of Elijah Abel. What can you tell me about him and was he an exception to the rule? If so, why? Curtis Answer Dear Curtis, Not only was...
Dec 20, 2006 | Current issues
Question Gramps, What was the name that King Benjamin gave the people that is referred to in Mosiah 1:12? Christopher Answer Dear Christopher, The name that King Benjamin gave his subjects, as referred to in Mosiah 1:12, is the name of Christ. If...
Dec 20, 2006 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, What does the word “Gazelem” mean? Richard Answer Dear Richard, The word “Gazelem” is a Nephite word, first appearing in the Book of Alma in the Book of Mormon. Daniel H. Ludlow reports the following on the meaning of the...
