Jan 17, 2018 | Current issues
Question Hi Gramps, So everyday in seminary one student gets the opportunity to give a quick devotional on whatever topic they want. I am having a hard time choosing a good devotional and am in need of some ideas. Delaney Answer Dear Delaney,...
Jan 16, 2018 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, In the past I have always tried to do things to make life better for myself and those around me. But it really disheartens me hearing the Mormon Church leaders say that things are only going to get worse on earth. If this is true, then why...
Jan 15, 2018 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I‘m a gospel doctrine teacher at my ward in the Mormon Church. Last Sunday I was asked by a member about the difference between the church names that we find in the scriptures. Please could you clarify the following denominations for our...
Jan 13, 2018 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I can’t seem to get a straight answer about what Joseph Smith means in his talk at the King funeral. The righteous to dwell in everlasting burnings? Please explain. Thank you. Tim Answer Dear Tim, The phrase...
Jan 11, 2018 | Current issues, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, An acquaintance of mine, married in the temple 25 years ago, four children and an active member in the LDS church was recently divorced for having an extramarital affair which had been ongoing for some time. To this day the ex-wife and children...
Jan 10, 2018 | Current issues, Forgiveness
Question Dear Gramps, I’ve struggled a long time with pornography and masturbation. I’ve confessed to my bishop and met with him many times, but recently moved. I keep falling and making these same mistakes, but I repent each time. It is all I can do just to...
Jan 9, 2018 | Current issues
Question Gramps, “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God…..” Rom 3:23 Does not this “all” include infants and children? If you have ever observed small children at “play” with other small children you...
Jan 8, 2018 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, Our Sunday school teacher once taught that when we pass on to the spirit world that we lose our memory of our experiences in this world and regain our memory of the pre-existence, and that it would be in the resurrection when we’ll...
Jan 6, 2018 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I have been wondering if I should go to college or serve a mission. My leaders have said it will be the best year and a half of my life. But I have bad anxiety being far away from home without someone I have known or a call home. I can’t...
Jan 5, 2018 | Current issues
Question Gramps, How important is it that we be buried near our loved ones? As much as we want to be, sometimes this is not possible. I am curious as to how it will work on resurrection day. Will we quickly be able to get to our loved ones even if we are many...