Jan 11, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Prayer, Testimony
Dear Gramps, When saying prayer, is it proper to say “in the name of ‘Thy Son’ Jesus Christ,” or should it just be in the name of Jesus Christ? Also when some people are bearing their testimonies they often use in the name of “Thy...
Jan 10, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Blessings, Prayer
Dear Gramps, My family has been struggling with financial problems for a while, due to my dad being unemployed. I have fasted and prayed many days and nights along with the rest of my family and nothing has happened for almost a year, Why isn’t the Lord...
Jan 9, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, Book of Mormon, Current issues, Doctrine & Covenants, Faith, God, Prayer
Gramps, I haven’t prayed for months. I’m kind of scared to. I know in my heart that I want to pray but I’m scared. How can I build my confidence up to pray again? How can God love us and really know us? He has a zillion other kids in the world. and...
Dec 23, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Prayer
Question Hi Gramps, I hope I can phrase my question properly. I understand that we all have free agency. I also understand that we can pray to Heavenly Father for blessings, help, guidance, etc. both material and spiritual things can be asked for. We can pray...
Sep 9, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Happiness, Life's Lessons, Prayer, Repentance, Self Worth
Dear Gramps, I have a habit that I cannot get rid of! I’ve tried everything I could think of, even everything the bishop can think of, and I still don’t seem cured! Most of them work at least for a few days then I start feeling like I’m cured &...
Sep 4, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, Book of Mormon, Current issues, Doctrine & Covenants, God, Prayer
Dear Gramps, I feel pretty discouraged when I pray in “someone else’s” behalf and the prayer never seems to get answered. I was listening to a talk radio show that discussed prayer and it was mentioned that God doesn’t answer prayers, we answer...
Aug 12, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Missionary Work, Prayer
Dear Gramps, How can I define the value of prayer to a nonmember who has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy and radiation. Her prognosis is not good. She asks the question…If we lived with Heavenly Father before coming to this...
Aug 3, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Faith, Family, Prayer, Priesthood
Question Gramps, Is it wrong for a woman to cast out Satan if her Priesthood holder husband is present but not understanding the need at the time? What words should be used when casting out the angels of darkness? And how can one know it is needed or...
Jan 25, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, God, Jesus Christ, Prayer
Dear Gramps, I have a question that has bothered me for a while, and it could be because I was inactive during primary and missed some basic gospel foundation. In the Book of Mormon, whenever it refers to Lord, does it mean Jesus Christ or Heavenly Father? Whenever I...
Jul 15, 2009 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Prayer
Answer Dear Gramps, Is there a limit to how often one can fast? Has one of the brethren told us to not fast too much? The spirit and the scriptures has been my guide on this and of course I wouldn’t jeopardize my health either. But has there been some statement...
