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...
Jan 28, 2018 | 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...
Apr 20, 2016 | Callings, Current issues
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...
Jan 2, 2016 | Callings, Current issues
Question Gramps, What are the consequences of turning down a calling? And, does it matter which calling one turns down; a nursery leader as opposed to Relief Society President, Stake President? Hal Answer Hal, Considering a calling can be a...
Aug 20, 2015 | Callings, Life's Lessons
Question Gramps, I’ve got two families that don’t seem to want home teachers to come. They tell me we can set something up when I see them in person.Yet never respond to texts or phone calls, And when I just stop by they are always busy and never...
Jan 29, 2015 | Callings, Youth Issues
Question Dear Gramps, Can young men or young women have a calling while he or she is still a young men/women and still attending that class? Many have already reached the age of 18. Could they have a calling in something like Primary? Please advise. Best...
Aug 8, 2014 | Callings, Priesthood
Question Gramps, Does the release from a presiding office mean the loss of keys or the suspension of authority? Grant Answer Grant, When a person is released from a calling that has keys associated with it, they no longer hold those keys. The...
Jun 4, 2014 | Callings, Marriage
Question HI Gramps. I have a calling in my ward as assistant scout master and it requires a lot of time and dedication. My wife however gets mad or upset if I have a meeting to go to and she wants time to spend with me. I want to accomplish the...
