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...
Mar 3, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Blessings, Repentance, Worthiness
When I got my patriarchal blessing several years ago, I was not worthy. I deliberately lied during the interview. I have since confessed and have been working to correct my behavior (struggles with pornography and masturbation) and have made some progress in the year...
Feb 13, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Book of Mormon, Doctrine & Covenants, God, Happiness, Jesus Christ, Love, Missionary Work, Mormon Doctrine
Is there somewhere in the scriptures any reference related to the three dimensions of the Church (Preach the gospel, Perfect the Saints and Temple work) as a whole? Luis ____________ Luis, The purpose of the Church has been defined by revelation from its earliest...
Jan 30, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Blessings, Mormon Doctrine
Question Gramps, Can only the patriarch give patriarchal blessings? Sandy Answer Hello Sandy, You have asked a great question. Within the priesthood there are different offices, which are given different responsibilities. Within these offices...