Jul 16, 2020 | LDS Church
Question Gramps, Does fasting more than once in a month require a fast offering to be beneficial or valid before the Lord? I’m talking about fasting for health reasons to overcome a chronic disease or illness. Also, someone may feel a reason to fast for another...
Feb 9, 2020 | Current issues, LDS Church
Question Gramps, Recently, President Nelson emphasized that we need to use the correct name of the Church. In his talk he says that if we use nicknames like Mormon, it is a major victory for Satan. When I served a mission, the Church was at the height of its...
Jan 19, 2020 | Current issues, LDS Church
Question Gramps, With the United States going through cultural change such as women’s rights, abortion, and LBTGQ issues, are we Mormons resistant to change in the public’s eye? It just always seems like we’re one step behind in these issues....
Jun 16, 2019 | Jesus Christ, LDS Church
Question Dear Gramps, I have a question about how Christ restored the church during his life. Joseph Smith within a span of 20 years completely restored the church with temples, temple ordinances, plural marriage, work for the dead, etc. Why didn’t Christ...
Feb 6, 2018 | Current issues, LDS Church
Question Gramps, I have a question, What is it about the LDS church that sends people into a dark rage when they talk about it? I don’t understand this reaction in people who claim to be followers of God. I have visited protestant churches with friends on...
Dec 27, 2017 | Current issues, LDS Church
Question Gramps, Why do you believe the Mormon religion has been growing? What is the appeal of the religion? Sarah Answer Dear Sarah, That is a simple and interesting question with profound implications! The simple answer is that the Mormon...
Dec 16, 2017 | Current issues, LDS Church
Question Gramps, Two weeks ago I attended the local Mormon Church. I was on time, neatly dressed and very respectful of my surroundings. I took a seat in back so that I could observe fully what was taking place. I must confess I enjoyed the service. I believe...
Aug 27, 2017 | Current issues, LDS Church
Question Hello Gramps, I’ve come to realize during my short time in the church that you do t ever see a “joe the plumber” type in a General Authority leadership position……or stake and ward either? Although I do appreciate the need...
Aug 3, 2017 | Current issues, LDS Church
Question Gramps, My question is about early morning seminary. When I was in school in Utah, of course, seminary was just a part of our day. We walked across the street and it was a nice break from the normal day. However, away from Utah and maybe Idaho,...
Aug 2, 2017 | Current issues, LDS Church
Question Dear Gramps, I don’t think you’d touch this one with a ten foot pole, but here goes. Why are the LDS chapels in some wealthy Utah neighborhoods so fancy and ornate, while others in poor rural areas so plain and regular? Obviously, a lot...
