Jul 16, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Faith
Question Hi Gramps, This has always been a puzzlement for me. I thought that there is going to be one eternity so why do Mormons speak of eternities? What exactly is an eternity and what is the meaning of eternities? And what are the eternities going to...
Jun 16, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Faith, Life's Lessons
Question Dear Gramps, I have been in middle school for 2 years now. It has gotten pretty hard so for 8th grade I am going to be home schooled. I know that even though I am not at school, temptations will still follow, and I really want to be prepared to hold...
Jun 10, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Faith
Question Gramps, If I’ve opened a fast, what are the consequences if I forget that I’m fasting and then eat something? Chris Answer Hi Chris, Let’s take a moment and consider the purposes of fasting. First, we are showing...
Feb 14, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Faith
Question Dear Gramps, I understand that Christ’s suffering through his atonement paid the price for our sins thus allowing them to be forgiven. But how does Christ’s atonement provide for our afflictions and weaknesses? I have accepted...
Jan 31, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Faith, Personal Revelation
Question Gramps, I have a friend who feels that people of all religions want their religion to be true so badly that they convince themselves that their religion is true. He feels that any spirit or power felt by an individual is caused by a strong internal...
Jan 7, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Faith, Obedience
Question Gramps, Could you have the faith Heber C. Kimball had? First he was asked to share his wife with Joseph Smith. He agrees only to be told it was a test of faith. Then after passing that test he is asked to give his 14 year old daughter up to marry...
Dec 24, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Faith, Life's Lessons, Obedience
Question Gramps, I have been taught (and it is in the Book of Mormon too) that if members of the church fall away from the gospel they cannot inherit the Celestial kingdom even if they repent after this life. Is this true? If so, than aren’t we better off...
Nov 12, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Faith, Family, Marriage, Mormon Faith
Question Gramps, I read your answer to the guy who was worried about being an angel only. I have a friend who was sealed to her husband and has two kids. He was lost tragically in a car accident. She has had trouble dating LDS men, They do not wish to pursue...
Jun 24, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Faith, Holy Ghost, Life's Lessons
Dear Gramps, How can I be certain the feelings I get are from the spirit? I’ve lately discovered I can cry on command, and generally feel a burning when I do. The same things happen when I conjure up powerful, positive emotions, even if they are not related to...
Jun 22, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, Doctrine & Covenants, Faith
How to make your calling and election sure. Bonnie _______________ Bonnie, In order to answer your question directly, and without writing a short research paper, the answer to your question is found in thoroughly understanding two different passages: 2 Peter 1:5-12...
