Feb 7, 2012 | Mormon Policy, Obedience, Prayer, Temples
Question Dear Gramps, I’ll be getting my endowments this week (convert 2.5 years ago). I’ve heard that we’re supposed to wear them at night while sleeping as well and that one of the future temple recommend questions will be whether or not we wear...
Jan 31, 2012 | Life's Lessons, Obedience, Prayer, Temples
Question Dear Gramps, My job that I have been at for many years now requires me to work on Sunday. I have Friday and Saturday off. I have a Temple calling as a Patron. I now have the option to switch to Sunday/Monday off. I love my calling and have kept myself worthy...
Dec 17, 2011 | Current issues, Life's Lessons, Mormon Policy, Obedience, Temples, Worthiness
I am hearing several stories re: Foreclosure or Short Sale preventing the receipt of a Temple recommend. The Church is telling us to rid/reduce our debts. A Short Sale or a Foreclosure is a termination of a contract that can no longer be honored due to financial...
Nov 23, 2011 | Life's Lessons, Obedience, Sabbath Day
Hi Gramps! This question is in regards to doing school homework on Sunday. The spirit of the commandment given from God to man concerning the Sabbath would gravitate men towards God and away from worldly pursuits. I feel that doing homework on the Sabbath should be...
Nov 20, 2011 | Life's Lessons, Obedience, Sabbath Day
Dear Gramps, I am 18 and preparing for a mission. I still live at home and get backed into a corner on Sundays. We have a large family and the house tends to end up being dirty everyday. So My parents ask us to clean on Sunday. I have expressed my concern to them, but...
Jul 19, 2011 | Current issues, Life's Lessons, Obedience, Repentance, Sexual Issues
Dear Gramps, This is probably the most uncomfortable question I have ever asked or said. But, I started masturbating before becoming a member and out of ignorance and curiosity. I feel as though my agency to act has been decreased at times, and I want that back....
Jun 3, 2011 | Jesus Christ, Obedience
Question What is meant by “to obtain the Pearl of Great Price?” Thank you. Jerry Answer Dear Jerry, The parable of the Pearl of Great Price is found in Matthew 13:45-46: 45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking...
May 22, 2011 | Current issues, Obedience, Self Worth
My husband and I have searched trying to find the often quoted but never footnoted admonishment to not watch R-rated movies. Can you tell me which prophet gave this counsel and when it was given or if it is the interpretation of counsel to seek only uplifting media...
Feb 18, 2011 | Bible, Current issues, Family, God, Obedience
Gramps, My question relates to Jacob 2:27. If the Lord is the same today, tomorrow and forever why the change in the position on one wife? Thank you for your time. Ron, from California Dear Ron, As related in Jacob 2:27, the law of monogamy was required of the...
