Aug 7, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Forgiveness, God
I’m not an active member of the Church, but I must say I really enjoy your website. Pardon the vague/abstract nature of my question, but do you think that when He judges us. Heavenly Father takes into consideration extenuating circumstances when it comes to sin...
Jul 18, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Book of Mormon, Forgiveness, Jesus Christ, Repentance
Gramps, In Alma 34:11, we read “Now there is not any man that can sacrifice his own blood which will atone for the sins of another. Now, if a man murdereth, behold will our law, which is just, take the life of his brother? I say unto you, Nay.” Is this...
May 20, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Forgiveness, Repentance, Sexual Issues
So my girlfriend and I have been planning to get married in a few short months and were previously not living the law of chastity and just a couple weeks ago I confessed to my bishop and am now going thru the repentance process but today I found out that my girlfriend...
May 19, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Forgiveness, Marriage, Repentance
I was excommunicated 7 years ago after I voluntarily confessed to my husband and bishop to having had multiple affairs.I repented and was rebaptized a year later. Things went well for a while, but 2 years after I had another affair, which I ended within a year. I have...
May 4, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Afterlife, Forgiveness, Sealings
Dear Gramps, (for a friend) Many years ago, I was married in the temple and we had two little boys born in the covenant. After 7 years of marriage, my husband died. I was very hurt and mad at God and took off my garments. I am trying to come back now and I know that...
Apr 30, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Forgiveness, God, Life's Lessons
A friend told me years ago that two apostles got into a verbal fight and went their separate ways (acts 15:30-31). I’m sure they have forgiven each other and both serve the Lord but in different ways. I have struggled for years to forgive someone and I still...
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 12, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Family, Forgiveness, Repentance
My father is older and nearing the time that he will probably soon die. He never really learned the gospel but was actually baptised and even went to the temple. As I have been taking care of him, I have had the missionaries visit him but have now learned sins that he...
Mar 18, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Forgiveness, Life's Lessons, Love, Marriage, Sexual Issues
My husband committed adultery almost four years ago. I have not yet gotten over it completely but making a daily effort towards that. But, even if I try my best, how can I trust him or how can I know he is and will always be true to me only from here on? Haydee...
Feb 28, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Forgiveness
Question Gramps, I wronged a family member and hurt him/her deeply. I have talked to this person who says he/she is not ready to talk about it or forgive. I apologized many times and offered whatever assistance I could give to help this person heal. We associate with...
