Mar 4, 2018 | Current issues
Question Gramps, We have always paid our tithing on our income before deductions – now we are living on our social security – we’ve already paid tithing on that when we were employed – so now do we play tithing on it again? JoAnn ...
Feb 28, 2018 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, For years I have heard the statements about selected members of the Mormon Church being asked to walk back to Missouri. I have been unable to find the source for these statements. Is there in fact a reliable source for this belief or is...
Feb 27, 2018 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, In Doctrine & Covenants 42:24-26 and in 98:39-45 there appears to be some circumstances where we are commanded not to forgive those who have committed offenses against us. Talks, lessons, and articles about forgiving others never seem...
Feb 24, 2018 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, What are visiting teachers and home teachers REALLY for? I know the Mormon Church has instituted visiting and home teaching programs to help care for and nurture those in the ward. My resentment stems from all the negative experiences I...
Feb 23, 2018 | Current issues
Question Hey Gramps, I have always had a question. It is always said that if we hold faithful, we will fulfill priesthood callings that we have been designed to hold (from pre-existence). Isn’t fatherhood/being a spouse as important or more important of a...
Feb 22, 2018 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I have been lucky to reconnect with childhood friends. My problem is that my heart aches for some who no longer believe the Gospel to be true or are in direct open conflict with the Church. I went through a period in my 20’s where I...
Feb 19, 2018 | Afterlife, Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, If you die while you’re excommunicated, do you go to spirit prison? Can you be re-baptized in the temple and have your ordinances re-done for you? J. Answer Dear J. All persons who are not members of the Church and Kingdom of...
Feb 18, 2018 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I have learned that Jesus created all things. Hundreds of billions of galaxies, each with hundreds of billions of planets. Infinite. Also, Christ’s Atonement is a one-time occurrence, and although He appeared on Earth, His sacrifice...
Feb 17, 2018 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps Why would Heavenly Father treat His daughters so differently from His sons concerning the Celestial Kingdom? I am one of His daughters and I have absolutely no desire to aspire to dwell in the Celestial Kingdom…..if……. 1) Because I’m...
Feb 15, 2018 | Current issues
Question Gramps, The D&C states that the Bible is correct as far as it is translated correctly. This makes sense concerning the reading of the bible in a translated language. I happen to be fluent in Biblical Hebrew and can read the Bible in its original...
