Jul 10, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues
Dear Gramps, OK, if Adam brought his wife with him to the earth…and into the Garden of Eden….and was made as all the rest of us (journal of discourse reference) then, where does the “cause a deep sleep to come upon him…take a rib…make a...
Jul 9, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Babies, Current issues, Family
Gramps, Why didn’t Adam and Eve have children in the Garden of Eden? Donna, from Nevada Dear Donna, Very little has been revealed about the lives of Adam and Eve between the time that they came to this earth and the account given in the scriptures about...
Jul 9, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, Current issues, Obedience
Dear Gramps, In 1 Timothy 1:13-14 it reads, “For Adam was first formed, then Eve. And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.” Why does Paul bring up that Adam was formed before Eve? Is he simply illustrating...
Jul 5, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Life's Lessons, Missionary Work
Gramps, I was recently asked to speak in Sacrament meeting. I would gladly do so, however I have a great fear in speaking in large groups. However I strongly believe in supporting my leaders and doing what they ask and in pleasing my Heavenly Father. Would it be wrong...
Jul 5, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues
Gramps, Does the Prophet or other Church authorities make money off the books they write while serving at the time? I would feel uncomfortable if they were making money from their positions. Deb, from Arizona Dear Deb, Why would you feel uncomfortable if any of the...
Jul 5, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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...
