Jan 13, 2017 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Life's Lessons
Question Hi Gramps, Right now I’m struggling with some of my younger roommates in Provo. They are really struggling to see the importance of the gospel in and doing some pretty immature stuff. Sometimes I get really frustrated with them, but I remember...
Dec 31, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Life's Lessons
Question Gramps, As I understand it, the Bible is very clear that we should be either giving away our possessions to the poor or sharing them. There are so many desperately poor people right under our noses but lots of very wealthy people too. Yes, some of them...
Oct 18, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Life's Lessons
Question Dear Gramps, My son returned from his mission about a year ago, but hasn’t felt at home since then. Now he wants to go and live with two other returned missionaries that are single. I don’t feel comfortable with his decision. Am I acting...
Jul 14, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Forgiveness, Life's Lessons
Question Gramps, Recently, at a Relief Society activity, the first counselor deeply hurt my feelings in front of all the sisters. I know the Church is true so I would never stop going to church and I know I need to forgive her. Yet I am still struggling with...
May 18, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Life's Lessons
Question Dear Gramps, I feel so guilty right now because I looked at swimsuit models. I know that the apostles tell us that we shouldn’t look at images that promote inappropriate behavior. Is this something I must confess to my bishop? Matt Answer...
May 16, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Life's Lessons, Marriage
Question Gramps, How am I to deal with having a disbelieving spouse? We were married in the temple 13 years ago and we have 4 kids. She used to be strong and now she just doesn’t believe any more after years of going behind my back on anti-Mormon sites. ...
Apr 25, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Life's Lessons, Mormon Policy
Question Dear Gramps, I am a convert and the only member in my family. I just received my mission call and a month ago I received my endowments. My question is in regards to non-members and garments. Can they see them? Can they wash them? Can they touch them? I...
Apr 14, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Life's Lessons
Question Gramps, I know an LDS man who is a very poor learner, but not retarded. He is a convert to the Church. In about two years of activity he still hasn’t learned who Nephi and Lehi are. We’re trying to study the scriptures and I see how poor...
Mar 23, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Life's Lessons
Question Dear Gramps, How can I use my gift of discernment to help others? Thankyou. Emmie Answer Dear Emmie, When I read your question, the words of Elder Bednar came to my mind: “There are times when people are silent in their screaming but you...
Feb 26, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Life's Lessons
Question Gramps, I am aware that God grants exemptions for killing enemy soldiers in the case of war. Killing an enemy solider in war is not a sin as far as I understand. (correct me if I’m wrong). But what if I joined a mercenary corps? I have wanted...