Apr 27, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Blessings, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps,In our Gospel Principles class we were studying the priesthood organization. A question came about as to why we need two priesthood holders to perform a blessing for healing of the sick. I do know if necessary one priesthood holder could...
Jan 1, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Blessings
Question Dear Gramps, I’ve got a question about f. I can see putting forth the effort to fast and all of the pain and suffering that goes along with it in order to obtain a blessing. Sort of like a sacrifice we make for the blessing. But what if the blessing is...
Dec 23, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Blessings, Family Roots
Question Dear Gramps, My Patriarchal Blessing says I will receive my inherited blessings through Israel directly. And that I now have access to the blessings that Heavenly Father gave to father Abraham. I don’t understand. Also what are the blessings...
Dec 6, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, Blessings, Prayer, Priesthood
Question Gramps, I wonder what the difference is if someone with the priesthood prays for someone who is sick and they get healed compared to a preacher in another church who prays for the sick who gets healed. Nicko Answer Nicko, That is a great...
Oct 10, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Children, Family, Happiness
Question Dear Gramps, I joined the church at 28 and want my kids to live the standards. I struggle with how they are taught in YW/YM. They tell my kids that their friends aren’t really having fun hanging out and breaking the Law of Chastity etc. They know...
Jul 21, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Miracles
Do you have any references to support the idea that our Father in Heaven has to obey “laws of physics” even when performing miracles? Barney _____________________ Dear Barney, I have written elsewhere on my belief that physical laws match the kingdom...
Apr 26, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Depression, Forgiveness, Happiness, Jesus Christ, Life's Lessons, Sexual Issues
I suffered from rape/molestation as a child and was told by my mother that “that’s the way guys are.” My mother wasn’t mentally capable of helping me as her abuse was suppressed as well. I spoke to my grandmother and she told me that my grandfather used to...
Apr 10, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Happiness, Life's Lessons, Love, Missionary Work
Gramps, I have a boyfriend who is considering going on a mission soon. I am afraid a great deal about what is going to happen but the most bothersome thing about it is what if he changes? What’s the probability of him completely changing and falling for another...
Mar 31, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Happiness, Life's Lessons, Prayer
Hello Gramps, I am a 27 year old divorced LDS woman. I have been divorced for 3 years and I have just graduated from nursing school. I tried attending YSA activities but I felt very out of place due to the fact that most of the people are between 18-21 and are in a...
Mar 4, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Blessings, Family Roots
Question Gramps, We really love your site and have been a subscriber for years. Thank you for the kind service you render to those of us seeking answers. My question…My husband, (I am his second wife) has several children in the tribe of Ephraim. He has...