Jan 28, 2018 | Callings, Forgiveness
Question Gramps, At 18, my girlfriend and I had sex. We went to our separate bishops to repent, she was put on a short period of probation. I was disfellowshiped. I’m concerned my past “could” remain on Church records, and that the Church might disqualify me...
Jan 20, 2018 | Afterlife, Ordinances
Question Dear Gramps, My patriarchal blessing says that I’ll be a savior upon Mt. Zion. What does it mean? Where do I get started? Someone Answer Dear Someone, Being a savior on Mt. Zion refers to those who act an a saving capacity for their...
Jan 15, 2018 | Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, I am puzzled that President Nelson is going to announce the next Prophet. Is that a standard common practice, or is he going to announce someone else on Tuesday? My Bishop announced last Sunday that it was President Nelson, our next...
Jan 12, 2018 | Priesthood
Question Gramps, If John held keys, why did he not continue ordaining other apostles and keep the church running? How was there an apostasy when the keys were still on the earth? Tomas Answer Tomas, The way I understand it is that Lord...
Jan 11, 2018 | Current issues, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, An acquaintance of mine, married in the temple 25 years ago, four children and an active member in the LDS church was recently divorced for having an extramarital affair which had been ongoing for some time. To this day the ex-wife and children...
Jan 10, 2018 | Current issues, Forgiveness
Question Dear Gramps, I’ve struggled a long time with pornography and masturbation. I’ve confessed to my bishop and met with him many times, but recently moved. I keep falling and making these same mistakes, but I repent each time. It is all I can do just to...
Jan 7, 2018 | Mormon Doctrine
Question Gramps, Where did the black race originate? As I read Abraham and consider things about Ham, and Canaanites and the priesthood, and Egypt and other things I’ve heard about lineage and such, I wonder how this all comes down from Cain, and how it...
Dec 31, 2017 | God, Jesus Christ
Question Dear Gramps, I have a few friends and we get to talking about the church and what I believe in. It goes all well and everything until we start talking about God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost. They believe they are one person and when I...
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...
