Jun 17, 2012 | Babies, Family, Life's Lessons
Lately I’ve had doubts about a decision my husband and I made a few years ago to prevent any more pregnancies. Each of my 6 pregnancies have gotten worse with the last one nearly taking my life and the life of our son. My husband and I decided for me to get a...
May 30, 2012 | Bible, Blessings, Family Roots
Gramps I have a grandson and it stated in his blessing he was of the Tribe of Juda. None from our family has ever been from that tribe? I was told by a Patriarch that the lineage not a blood line issue but the area of governmental responsibility during the millennium?...
May 29, 2012 | Family, Temples, Testimony
So I am a convert. I am serving a mission and would like to know how to explain why my family won’t be able to attend the temple with me when i get married? It tears my heart to break the news to my family. My mom will be devastated not being able to see her son...
May 6, 2012 | Family, Marriage
How does a Mormon explain to a Christian of another faith the principle of eternal marriage and family relationships when they believe there will be no marriages in heaven? Is it a waste of breath when they believe the following: “I only accept the Old and New...
Apr 28, 2012 | Current issues, Family, Happiness, Life's Lessons, Marriage
Thank you so much for your time and effort on this website. I’ve learned so much as a convert. I am a tired and harried single mom who barely keeps up with my 2 boys and demanding job. I feel great conflict over trying to acquire a temple marriage while still...
Apr 22, 2012 | Family, Forgiveness
Question Gramps, Our children were all born in the covenant and although my husband and I are converts we did our best to teach our children the Gospel. We are not scriptorians by any means and are still learning “line upon line” ourselves. One child is...
Mar 23, 2012 | Family History, Family Roots
Is it found in the scriptures this statment “It is necessary to take a copy of your Family History records as you pass through the veil into eternity?” Penny ____________ Penny, No, that quote is not found anywhere in the scriptures. I think you’ll...
Mar 13, 2012 | Family, Forgiveness
Dear Gramps, Thank you for all your answers and kind advice. I have a problem. My sister and I are both adults. She is 10 years younger than me. For some reason, she just doesn’t seem to want to get along with me. I don’t have any problems with her. I...
Dec 29, 2011 | Family, Homosexuality, Sexual Issues
My 21-year-old announced he was gay in his early teens. It took years for us to get to a place where we agreed to love each other while agreeing to disagree. We had finally succeeded in his understanding it was a matter of respect to not bring it into our home when he...
Dec 19, 2011 | Babies, Current issues, Family
What is the church’s stance on in vitro fertilization? Also, what should be done with the left over embryos? Amber _____________________ Amber, The Church’s stance on in vitro fertilization has been recorded in the Church Handbook of Instruction Vol 2,...