Dec 6, 2011 | Jesus Christ, Prayer, Self Worth
How can the Savior have strong resistance from temptation? He did not attempt to and refuse to do it at all. I applaud Him. But I wish I could be like Him, HOW can I? Vegas _________________ Dear Vegas, My dear friend, your question is one that everyone should be...
Dec 3, 2011 | Mormon Doctrine, Personal Revelation
I have been curious about calling and election. When this happens is there an ordinance in the temple? Do you get to meet the Savior in person? Beau ________________ Beau, In John 14, Christ explains in detail that those who are faithful to his words will recieve a...
Dec 2, 2011 | Afterlife, Children
Dear Gramps As a young teenager, trying to find her own testimony, my daughter was badly and publically embarrassed and upset by her youth leaders and several of the youth. The trauma of the upset sent her into Church inactivity and now, in her early 20s, she no...
Nov 29, 2011 | Forgiveness, Repentance
I used to be messed up in my head about salvation, justice and mercy. I didn’t think I’d go to the Celestial Kingdom, so I went inactive for 12 dismal years. There was a 4 mo period where I went into stores and stole things. Knucklehead that I was, it was...
Nov 25, 2011 | Sacrament, Word of Wisdom
What is the meaning of the phrase “of your own make” in D&C 89:6. Does this mean that wine can be used for the sacrament as long as it is “of our own make?” Kurt ______________________ Kurt, I think you are right. As long as the wine is...
Nov 24, 2011 | 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...
Nov 23, 2011 | Life's Lessons, Obedience, Sabbath Day
Hi Gramps! This question is in regards to doing school homework on Sunday. The spirit of the commandment given from God to man concerning the Sabbath would gravitate men towards God and away from worldly pursuits. I feel that doing homework on the Sabbath should be...
Nov 22, 2011 | Holy Ghost
Question Gramps, I have some questions. May I ask what is blasphemy of the Holy Ghost is? Is this blasphemy against the Holy Ghost if a man slays with innocent blood? I am so confused with this term of the blasphemy of the Holy Ghost. I hope you contact me as...
Nov 20, 2011 | Life's Lessons, Obedience, Sabbath Day
Dear Gramps, I am 18 and preparing for a mission. I still live at home and get backed into a corner on Sundays. We have a large family and the house tends to end up being dirty everyday. So My parents ask us to clean on Sunday. I have expressed my concern to them, but...
Nov 19, 2011 | Current issues, Second Coming
Who will be selected to attend the “secret meeting” with the savior at His Coming? Eleven _________________ Dear Eleven, If there is a ‘secret’ meeting to take place… well it wouldn’t be much of a secret if you know about it and I...
