Jul 14, 2016 | Forgiveness, Life's Lessons
Question Gramps, Recently, at a Relief Society activity, the first counselor deeply hurt my feelings in front of all the sisters. I know the Church is true so I would never stop going to church and I know I need to forgive her. Yet I am still struggling with...
Jul 3, 2016 | Forgiveness, Missionary Work
Question Dear Gramps. I struggled with pornography for a while. I have recently stopped my actions regarding the subject. And continue to repent and try to make up for what I did. I make sure to put others first, I help out whenever I can, and I know the gospel...
Jul 1, 2016 | Scriptures, Temples
Question Gramps, Hi! My anti-Mormon friend and I recently had a religious discussion. He brought up this point: “If you believe that in order to make it to heaven you need ordinances in a temple and you also need to do good works. You cannot buy your way...
Jun 30, 2016 | Mormon Policy, Obedience
Question Gramps, If we are one day told to turn in our guns because the law changed and it is required, will the Church support that law and tell us to turn them in? Tracie Answer Dear Tracie, I believe you have asked a question that has crossed...
Jun 28, 2016 | LDS Church, Sacrament
Question Gramps, What can you tell me about the history of Sacrament Meetings in the early restored church? When did it become a practice to have members invited or assigned to give talks in Sacrament meeting? Was it always the case? I am a branch president...
Jun 27, 2016 | Faith, Obedience
Question Hi Gramps, I prayed recently to be granted any spiritual gift, any “leftover” gift God will give. I don’t know which spiritual gift is appropriate for my situation, obviously God’s wisdom is better. But then I read D&C 88:65...
Jun 24, 2016 | Mormon Policy, Temples
Question Gramps, Writing is an important part of my thought process. We are encouraged to go to the temple to seek out answers, and I was wondering why I never see people write down their impressions in the Celestial Room. Is it not allowed to bring a pen and...
Jun 23, 2016 | Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, What is this trend with LDS women wearing workout gear when not working out and using it as an excuse to not wear their garments? I have noticed a LOT of people I know from church who are endowed doing things (and posting pictures on social...
Jun 21, 2016 | Resurrection
Question Gramps, Is a resurrected being celestial, or can they be a lower order? Dan Answer Hello Dan, Thank you for your question. This has always been a fun subject for me. As we know, thanks to the Atonement of the Savior, all mankind will one...