Feb 18, 2007 | Mormon Doctrine
Question Dear Gramps, I have 8 year old twins from my previous marriage. My first husband was not a member of the Mormon Church and is deceased. My new husband and I will have them sealed to us as soon as the legal adoption goes thru. My question is when they...
Feb 16, 2007 | Jesus Christ
Question Dear Gramps, What was the significance in the Savior asking Peter more than once, “Lovest thou me more than these?” , then, “Lovest thou me?”,… “Lovest thou me?” in John Chapter 21? Michelle Answer Dear Michelle, Much is lost in the...
Feb 15, 2007 | Church History, Priesthood
Question Dear Gramps, I have heard all my life that when the constitution of the United States hangs by a thread, that it will be saved by the Priesthood. Can you tell me if there is anywhere that this is written or is it just one of those tells that gets...
Feb 15, 2007 | Current issues, God
Question Hi Gramps, In light of recent events regarding the maniac who shot innocent people at Trolley Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, my question is as follows: Why does God intervene in some people’s behalf and not in others? Why did He not stop this person?...
Feb 11, 2007 | Family, Obedience
Question Dear Gramps, My siblings and I have lived a life of physical and mental abuse from our mother. Some of my siblings feel that if they do not continue to let her abuse them that are in violation of the commandment that states “honor your mother and...
Feb 10, 2007 | Afterlife, Depression
Question Dear Gramps, My 24 year old son suffered for years with severe depression and finally took his own life. I feel that God forgave him and that he is in heaven. A woman that knows me keeps blogging about people who commit suicide and says that they all...
Feb 8, 2007 | Current issues, Jesus Christ
Question Dear Gramps: I am a bit confused when I was told that according to the teaching of the Mormon Church, Jehovah of the Old Testament is the same person as Jesus of the New Testament. If so, who delivered the Ten Commandments to Moses? Elohim or Jehovah?...
Feb 4, 2007 | Addictions, Forgiveness
Question Dear Gramps, I am a recovering alcoholic and I have been sober five years and active in AA and I have been a member of the Mormon Church for 20 years. My question is I am having a hard time combining the two. When active in church I feel like an...
Feb 4, 2007 | Church History, Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, Non-members I talk to often ask about the plural marriages performed back in the “old days.” Usually they ask about the “why,” why was there such a command given and why was it discontinued. Up until now I never thought about asking anyone...