Aug 5, 2019 | Current issues, Life's Lessons
Question Gramps, What does being the Lord’s covenant people have to do with how I dress or act? Lee Answer Dear Lee, When the Lord enters into a covenant with an entire group of people, He includes a set of commandments to set them apart and mark...
Aug 3, 2019 | Current issues
Question Gramps, What is the Church’s stance on playing video games? Jayman Answer Dear Jayman, Thank you for your question. Before I answer it, let me refer you to a previously answered question regarding this subject: Do I need to avoid...
Aug 1, 2019 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, Does the Lord approve when we participate in activities that put our lives at risk, such as skydiving, bungee jumping or other extreme sports? Your thoughts on the matter would be very helpful. Thanks, Robert Answer Dear...
Jul 30, 2019 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I need help working out this one simple question. What’s the difference between superstition and religion. An acquaintance of mine left the church and sees its doctrine as “superstitious horse manure” I know there’s...
Jul 29, 2019 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Does everyone get the same name in an endowment session, including when you go through for yourself? Sarah Answer Dear Sarah, With the hundreds and thousands of questions I receive, I am, now and then, faced with the difficult...
Jul 26, 2019 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I’ve always wanted you to answer one of my questions. I go on your website every single day and I love that you exist for this kinda stuff. Anyway, baptism by immersion is symbolic, which logically makes me think it’s possible there could be...
Jul 23, 2019 | Current issues
Question Gramps, This past weekend I was hanging out with some friends and they brought out a bottle of vodka. None of my friends pressured me but I was genuinely curious what it would feel like and I took two shots.. I was still in control of my actions but...
Jul 22, 2019 | Current issues
Question Gramps, What is the point of existing? Karen Answer Karen, That’s an excellent question, and probably a question anyone who has ever existed will ask themselves at some point. As members of The Church of Jesus Christ...
Jul 21, 2019 | Current issues
Question Gramps, In Matthew 27::52-53 the Savior dies and is still hanging on the cross. The veil is ripped in two and the graves open and saints witness in the city of Jerusalem. Matthew is the only gospel that mentions this phenomenal occurrence and my...
Jul 15, 2019 | Current issues, Word of Wisdom
Question Gramps, Where can I find a list of everything that would be against the Word of Wisdom? Rick Answer Rick, Several questions have been asked as to what is forbidden by the Word of Wisdom and whether a specific drink or substance is...