Jun 29, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Missionary Work
Should all church members proselyte? Doris ___________ Doris, For several years we have been told “every member a missionary”. What I take from this is that we are all expected to have the spirit of missionary work within us, but we are not expected to go...
Jan 5, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Missionary Work, Worthiness
Question Dear Gramps, Today I found your site by something more than coincidence. I have been a member for most of my life but like others have strayed away from the flock. I served in the Armed Forces when I should have gone on a mission, and during that time when I...
Nov 24, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Life's Lessons, Missionary Work
Dear Gramps, I am 26 and am a convert to the church as of 5 years now. My testimony and knowledge of the gospel and Jesus Christ has grown immensely since I have been baptized. I am currently a Gospel Principles teacher and I love it. I don’t have any regrets in...
Oct 27, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Missionary Work
Question Gramps, Considering the following scriptures how does the LDS church deem their proselyting as ordained by God? 1 John 2:27-“…ye need not that any man teach you” and Matthew 23:15- “…compass sea and land to make one...
Sep 25, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Book of Mormon, Missionary Work, Music
I recently learned about the Book of Mormon Musical on Broadway. I was wondering what the church’s attitude on this was? I was listening to it and found the songs terribly irreverant while most Mormons love it to pieces. Thank you for shedding some light on the...
Aug 24, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Life's Lessons, Missionary Work
I just want to ask your opinion on something.. I never had a boyfriend but I do go out on dates and I do like someone right now. I’m preparing to go on my mission. I’m really sure that I will serve my mission. My question is, should I tell a guy how I...
Aug 14, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Life's Lessons, Missionary Work
What happens to a missionary if he choses to leave his mission early? Thanks Cynthia Cynthia, Part of the answer depends on the reason why the missionary leaves his mission prematurely. Is the missionary simply homesick and not cut out for missionary service?...
Jul 18, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Missionary Work
Who were the first Mormons to step foot onto the island of Tonga? Thank you. Lava Dear Lava, On July 15, 1891 the first LDS missionaries, Brigham Smoot and Alva J. Butler arrived in Nuku’alofa. Due to political and religious circumstances the missionary...
Jul 7, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Missionary Work, Mormon Policy
Hey Gramps, I am soon to receive my mission call but I was wondering about something. I have played the violin since I was a child, and to go two years without playing it would be a lot to ask of anyone who loves it like I do. I asked my bishop and he said it usually...
Jun 25, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Missionary Work
Dear Gramps: I tried fellowshipping a lady in my branch who was and still is inactive. I tried to help her whenever she needed help, I spent time with her, I listened to her, etc. Then I discovered that she was constantly lying. She would tell me things that would...
