I am 18 years old and pregnant, and my partner is in jail. What can I do with my life?
Dear Gramps, I am 18 years old and am 38 and a half weeks pregnant and have just separated from my partner, he is now in jail. I love him with all my heart, and want him to be around for his daughter, but he isn’t allowed. I am unsure if a can bring her up without him...
How do I get over feeling miserable about the new place we moved to and finally be happy about it?
Question Dear Gramps, I moved to Farmington exactly 7 months ago, and I am really sad about it. I miss my old friends, school, and gymnastics place. I am miserable here, and I am usually weird at school (not the bad kind, just funny, outgoing type), but lately...
Why does it seem that some who are inactive live a much better life than those of us who are active?
Question Gramps I have been struggling with this for a few weeks now. Why is it that my sister, who is totally inactive and drinks and smokes and does not attend any church at all, gets everything she needs when she needs it. For example, her husband got a...
How can I become happy?
Question Dear Gramps, In the scriptures it says man should be happy, but in my life (no matter how hard I try) I cannot seem to find any happiness for an extended amount of time. How can I become happy? Nathaniel Answer Dear Nathaniel, The first...
If God loves us then why does he make us suffer so much?
Question Dear Gramps, If God loves us then why does he make us suffer so much? Mystical Answer Dear Mystical, Two points– 1) There is purpose in suffering, and 2) God does not make us suffer. Probably the principal source of suffering is the...
Is it an act of faith or a lack to faith to repeatedly importune our Father in Heaven on behalf of a loved one who is ill?
Repeatedly invoking the blessings of the Lord on behalf of our loved ones would be an expression of faith rather than a lack of faith.
Did the Savior have to learn the art of healing by practice?
Uninspired ministers are quick to try to find fault with the Savior rather than to attribute any deficiency to those among whom He administered.
