Apr 30, 2018 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I am 14 and in Mia Maid’s right now. All of my friends have been in a presidency in Beehives or Mia Maid’s, but I have not. Why? I feel like I am left out or not important. I follow all the teachings of the Church and attend church...
Apr 28, 2018 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I have been recently preparing to receive my endowment as I leave on my mission soon. As I’ve been preparing, many of my friends who already have their’s say it was a little ‘weird’. Without crossing the line into...
Apr 26, 2018 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Does the Book of Mormon teach that Christ was born in Jerusalem? Jeffrey Answer Dear Jeffrey, I’m guessing your question originates with Alma 7:9-10 (emphasis mine). 9 But behold, the Spirit hath said this much unto me,...
Apr 22, 2018 | Current issues
Question Hey Gramps One of my favorite scriptures that was preliminary to the Restoration of God’s Church is James 1:5 which says, quote, “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given...
Apr 21, 2018 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I joined the LDS Church almost 27 years ago. Since then I have read the Book of Mormon almost continuously for my spiritual nourishment. But it has gotten to the point now to where I’m now going through the same old stories time and...
Apr 20, 2018 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps: The Book of Mormon refers to other churches as the church of the devil. The Mormon Church uses the King James Version of the Bible, with the caveat “as far as it is translated correctly.” However, if the King James Version of the Bible was...
Apr 19, 2018 | Current issues
Question Hello Gramps, I have sung “Praise to the Man” many times and noticed that the lyrics to the song seem a lot like we are worshipping Joseph Smith. Is there a explanation on why that is? Or a way new perspective on why it has the lyrics it...
Apr 18, 2018 | Current issues, Death
Question Gramps, Lately I’ve had an overwhelming fear of death, and a fear that there isn’t really a life after death. I do believe in the Church, and I feel horrible about having these doubts, but I can’t stop worrying about it. I’m...
Apr 17, 2018 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I live in San Antonio. A big place, lots of people and many poor people. I feel guilty each time I drive by a homeless person at highway intersections (many times a day). I feel I have become numb to their presence. I know they are children of...
Apr 16, 2018 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Years ago, my faith was failing and I wasn’t living according to the standards of the Church. As a result, I had my name removed from the records of the Church. I know I would need to be re-baptized in order to once again be in the...
