Apr 20, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Addictions, Current issues, Jesus Christ, Life's Lessons
Hi Gramps, Thanks for all that you do. I had a question… I am confused on what I should do when apostles, prophets, and other church leaders say, “Lay your burdens and/or habits on Jesus Christ and he will help carry your burdens and/or take away your...
Oct 25, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Family, Life's Lessons
Hi Gramps. Here’s my problem. In addition to a 17 year old son I have an adult son and an adult stepson who are working full time also living at home. They are saving money for college. A few nights ago I found them upstairs watching R rated movies and my 17...
Oct 19, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Life's Lessons
Question Gramps, We do general home impovement, such as repair of damage from water, rust etc. as well as new work. We do roofing and general carpentry.I was asking if I should lower my labor charge for the church members or not. I feel it is in the best interest to...
Oct 1, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Life's Lessons
Dear Bro. Gorton, Sir, I am a life-long member married to a convert. We have four children and are expecting our fifth by Christmas. I tell you this to share where I am in this life. What I need to know is how to repair a relationship with our Father. I am angry with...
Sep 13, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Family, Life's Lessons
Gramps, My daughter married a Catholic seven years ago. Both her father and I have raised her in the Mormon faith. She will not attend church, and her husband doesn’t attend his church either. What’s a mother to do? Barbara, from California Dear Barbara,...
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 5, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Life's Lessons, Love, Marriage
Dear Gramps, I am wondering what some of your thoughts are on marriage. I’m 20 years old and about to make that very important decision. We’ve dated over a year. Is it normal to get very scared as marriage becomes real and as I discuss it with my...
Sep 5, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Family, Life's Lessons, Obedience
Dear Gramps, My mother is a member of the church, and she has taken out her own endowments, and my brother too, who went on a mission following this sacred event. She was also sealed to my deceased father and sealed to my brother also. My brother served his mission...
Jul 5, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Life's Lessons, Missionary Work
Gramps, I was recently asked to speak in Sacrament meeting. I would gladly do so, however I have a great fear in speaking in large groups. However I strongly believe in supporting my leaders and doing what they ask and in pleasing my Heavenly Father. Would it be wrong...
Jul 5, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Forgiveness, Life's Lessons, Mormon Policy, Obedience, Repentance
Gramps, I’ve been excommunicated for awhile, maybe longer. I’d like to know how the system works for people that want to come back into the church again. My EX (convert) left the church, never wants to come back. I still want to be sealed to my kids and of...