May 29, 2018 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Life's Lessons, Self Worth
Question Gramps, What can I say to my son who comes home crying after every scouting event? He is home schooled and every scout in his troop is rude to him. Yesterday he tripped while hiking and one of the older scouts called him a dirty name. He gets along...
May 9, 2018 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Life's Lessons
Question Hey gramps, I’m a priest within the church, I have concerns with my young men quorum. We just had a recently called young men’s president a few months ago, and things haven’t been the same. Our new young men leader is a bit more...
Apr 27, 2018 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Life's Lessons, Obedience
Question Dear Gramps, How does one truly obtain a pure heart? I am unwillingly being made to go through a divorce right now, and the physical desires and the temptations that accompany them leave me confused and frustrated. To what degree does the Lord hold me...
Apr 17, 2018 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Life's Lessons
Question Gramps, I live in San Antonio. A big place, lots of people and many poor people. I feel guilty each time I drive by a homeless person at highway intersections (many times a day). I feel I have become numb to their presence. I know they are children of...
Apr 5, 2018 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Life's Lessons
Question Gramps, I’m a young adult and was wondering if it’s okay to go camping overnight with someone while dating them. We wouldn’t sleep together but near each other and it’s just the two of us, no one else. Is this inappropriate or...
Mar 23, 2018 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Life's Lessons
Question Dear gramps, For some reason I haven’t really been able to feel the spirit anymore. And I really haven’t for a couple of years. I feel so lost and confused and keep doubting my faith. What do I do? Ella Answer Hi Ella, The...
Mar 19, 2018 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Life's Lessons, Personal Revelation
Question Gramps, I was recently listening to some podcasts at a website. The owner claims to be LDS. He appears to make a career out of interviewing Mormons over social experiences that do not seem appropriate to be telling the world. I’m...
Mar 11, 2018 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Life's Lessons, Testimony, Youth Issues
Question Hello Gramps! I have been dealing with an addiction for quite awhile now and I am 18 and have been thinking about a mission for awhile.To me, I feel like I need to have a confirmation of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon and that the Church is...
Mar 10, 2018 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Life's Lessons
Question Gramps, This really isn’t a question, more of a statement. After membership in the Mormon Church for more than 30 years and having served as president in many capacities and other callings, I have determined I can’t do it anymore....
Feb 22, 2018 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Life's Lessons
Question Dear Gramps, I have been lucky to reconnect with childhood friends. My problem is that my heart aches for some who no longer believe the Gospel to be true or are in direct open conflict with the Church. I went through a period in my 20’s where I...