Apr 27, 2016 | Forgiveness, Repentance
Question Gramps, Hi If someone has committed a serious sin that resulted in excommunication – and has since gone though full repentance process, was re-baptized and all their blessings were restored – why do they still have to endure the...
Mar 24, 2016 | Repentance
Question Gramps, Does one have to go through the full repentance process for all sins? For example, if someone were to roll their eyes at someone would they have to go through the 6 R’s of repentance? If so, how does one repent of sins that they have...
Dec 28, 2015 | Repentance
Question Gramps, Even if you have fully repented, can you still feel guilt? Amy Answer Dear Amy, Yes, you can. Apparently it happens often enough that the Brethren have felt the need to address this issue on more than one occasion. Consider the...
Feb 27, 2015 | Repentance
Question Gramps, I guess the answer to this question is kind of obvious, but do we need to repent for things that we did a long time ago? (Perhaps a few years, or decades) And if so, how would I repent for such a thing because some things are so far back in the...
Jan 24, 2015 | Repentance
Question Gramps, If I have done everything I need to do to repent (and the bishop has verified that I’ve done everything I need to) why do I still remember and feel guilty about what i’ve done? Kay Answer Dear Kay, Sometimes the...
Jan 23, 2015 | Repentance
Question Gramps, What happens if you break the law of chastity and repent to God but don’t confess to the bishop/branch pres? I want to fully repent but I just can’t confess to the branch president… it’s too embarrassing and awkward. My...
Oct 20, 2014 | Repentance
Question Gramps, Hello. I have broken the Law of Chastity and the Word of Wisdom. I’ve been doing better and reading my scriptures and praying for forgiveness but I know I have to talk to my branch president to repent. I’ve been wanting to repent...
Sep 19, 2014 | Repentance
Question Gramps, Why doesn’t the LDS Church encourage the members to cry out repentance? As you can see, prophecies are beginning to unfold very quickly. I admire those from other faiths who hold up signs out on the street crying out to people to repent...