Feb 6, 2024 | Callings, God
Question Gramps, Why does Heavenly Father allow men, who He knows will sexually abuse youth under His stewardship, to be called to positions of authority in the Church? Roger Answer Hi there Roger, This is a very valid question and indeed a...
Oct 8, 2018 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Callings
Question Gramps, I know that, according to Elder Uchtdorf, we should not seek to hide or to lead in the church. Instead, we should joyfully “lift where we stand.” Should we follow the same principle in the business world? For instance, I work at a...
Apr 30, 2018 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Callings
Question Gramps, I am 14 and in Mia Maid’s right now. All of my friends have been in a presidency in Beehives or Mia Maid’s, but I have not. Why? I feel like I am left out or not important. I follow all the teachings of the Church and attend church...
Feb 24, 2018 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Callings
Question Dear Gramps, What are visiting teachers and home teachers REALLY for? I know the Mormon Church has instituted visiting and home teaching programs to help care for and nurture those in the ward. My resentment stems from all the negative experiences I...
Jan 28, 2018 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Callings, Forgiveness
Question Gramps, At 18, my girlfriend and I had sex. We went to our separate bishops to repent, she was put on a short period of probation. I was disfellowshiped. I’m concerned my past “could” remain on Church records, and that the Church might disqualify me...
Dec 30, 2017 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Callings
Question Hi gramps, I am recent convert to the church and I am waiting for my first calling. How long does it take to get your first calling and can you request one as our ward is small and there is no librarian or helper. I would like to help out. What is...
Apr 22, 2017 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Callings
Question Gramps, I want to know where it started that you’re never supposed to say no to a calling in the church. Margaret Answer Margaret, The idea of not saying no to a calling comes from a very logical progression of facts on what we, LDS...
Apr 20, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Callings
Question Gramps, Why are the same people called to leadership positions in the ward? Are the rest of us chopped liver? Does Heavenly Father think so little of us that we aren’t considered worthy to lead? Cheryl Answer Dear Cheryl, Before I...
Mar 25, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Callings
Question Dear Gramps, I just received a new calling and I’m terrified. I told the Bishop yes, but I can’t help but think there are so many others who could do this calling so much better than I can. Why me? Why doesn’t the Lord pick someone more qualified?...
