Dec 20, 2020 | Forgiveness, Repentance
Question Dear Gramps, Thru my eyes I was a mean mother and daughter with addictions. I can never make this up to those I have injured. I selfishly took from everyone. I am an old woman now, and for 25 years I have tried to be the best mother and grandmother I...
Oct 10, 2020 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Repentance
Question Gramps, D&C 19:15-20 states that we must suffer if we do not repent. My question is why must we all be forced to suffer exquisitely if we do not repent? Christ suffered for our sins so that we don’t have to. I am grateful for this. But if we...
Sep 15, 2020 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Repentance
This question came to us in Spanish. As a courtesy we would like to reply in Spanish. However, the question and answer will appear immediately following in English. Pregunta Gramps, Hola, quiero saber qué se hace si se rompió la ley de castidad una...
Jul 21, 2020 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Repentance
Question Gramps, I have been thinking about all the things and ways I should be repenting. I want to know If there Is a specific way to repent or if we should give details about what we are repenting for? Like should we give specifics of our actions or just ask...
Jun 2, 2020 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Repentance
Question Hi Gramps! My name is Alli. A year ago I was in a relationship that stopped me from going to church. I broke the Law of Chastity. I broke up with the guy a few months later and have since turned my life around. I have prayed and asked for forgiveness...
May 31, 2020 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Repentance
Question Gramps, In the story of Alma the Younger we read how Alma and his friend were about to do wicked things to the church. His conversion story is very interesting and impressive. Why did an angel have to appear to basically tell them to stop and to...
Apr 19, 2020 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Forgiveness, Repentance
Question Gramps, If I have repented for my sins and I am still tempted am I still guilty? I have not given in but I’m constantly reminded of my past. Sometimes I feel the shame so strong I flinch. Will I ever feel clean or will I suffer because of my...
Aug 11, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Repentance
Question Dear Gramps, I am currently waiting on a mission call but lately I feel the need to talk to my bishop about something that happened about 6 months back that I thought I had cleared up with my bishop. I think I might have said the wrong thing or worded...
Jun 6, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Repentance, Sexual Issues
Question Dear Gramps, When an endowed priesthood holder violates the law of chastity before he is married, what church discipline is invoked and what is it based upon (severity, length of time, etc)? Kristi Answer Dear Kristi, The duties of a...
Apr 8, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Forgiveness, Repentance
Question Gramps, If you sincerely repent of a stupid stupid thing you did (adultery) are you forgiven? Can you still marry in the temple? Can you still gain a higher glory? Cher Answer Dear Cher, I am humbled to be able to answer this delicate...