Jul 11, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Offerings
Question Dear Gramps, Please explain why Cain’s sacrifice was not acceptable to Heavenly Father but Abel’s was. Paula Answer Dear Paula, Upon the birth of Cain, Eve declared: “I have gotten a man from the Lord; wherefore he may not reject his...
Mar 17, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Jesus Christ, Offerings
Question Gramps, When and how were the temple sacrifices stopped after Jesus introduced the sacrament? Vicki Answer Dear Vicki, We know that, right after His crucifixion, the Lord excused His followers from the necessity of blood sacrifices. See,...
Oct 3, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Offerings
Question Gramps, What’s your take on fast offerings and being on the receiving end of them from the church? I have been in different Stakes and Districts and noticed a difference in the opinions of the leaders. Alex Answer Dear Alex, One...
Jun 23, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Offerings
Question Dear Gramps, I live in northern Utah. There is a very wealthy LDS family here who over the years has donated millions of dollars to various causes. You can see their family surname posted prominently on all kinds of buildings and facilities. Yet,...
Jan 15, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy, Offerings
Question Gramps, Does the LDS church help people with money situations if the person is not LDS? Sara Answer Sara, The LDS Church has many methods to help people who are struggling. When there is a natural disaster the church does send out much in...
Nov 9, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Offerings
Question Gramps, As a leader in our Ward I am aware that our fast offerings are being used to pay traffic tickets, high speed internet bills, late fees and other bills that are not considered necessities. I know members who can’t even afford internet...
Nov 12, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Mormon Doctrine, Offerings, Sabbath Day
Dear Gramps, I have a question concerning Fast Sunday. A week ago (which was fast Sunday) I had to take prescription medicine that says, Take With Food. I fasted my two meals, but put one bite of food in my mouth Sunday morning to take my pill. One bite is all I had....
Jul 13, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Offerings
Dear gramps, If you chew a piece of gum, is it breaking a fast? Thanks. Anna, from Washington Dear Anna, Fasting has a dual purpose. One purpose is to provide funds for the care of the poor, and the other purpose is to increase our spirituality by the practice of...
Feb 3, 2009 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Offerings
Question Dear Gramps I saw your articles on fast offerings on your website and agree with everything but have one additional question. I have heard from a couple of people that they have been told in yea’s past that our generosity in fast offerings should increase as...
Nov 8, 2007 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy, Offerings
Question Aloha Gramps, I am currently the Relief Society President of our Ward in the Mormon Church and my husband and I had an interesting talk the other day about how our tithing money is spent. The State of Hawaii is currently experiencing a teacher’s strike and...
