Jan 3, 2007 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Marriage
Question Dear Gramps, I didn’t grow up in the Church, and didn’t have a testimony of temple marriage and other things. Although since I was a child, I always believed in Jesus and wanted to be close to him. I have been divorced twice. The first time he ended up...
Jan 3, 2007 | AAAA AskGramps Website, God, LDS Scriptures, Marriage, Mormon Doctrine, Premortal Life, Second Coming, Temples
Question Dear Gramps, Should the quotation from John Taylor be interpreted as meaning that those who do not marry in this life may have the opportunity to do so in the millennium, thereby attaining exaltation, if they are otherwise worthy? I have been an...
Jan 1, 2007 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, Jesus Christ, Marriage
Question Gramps Given the central motif of marriage throughout the Bible (between God and Israel, Christ and the Church, etc.), not to mention the original purpose of women–to be a companion of men–why do both Jesus and Apostle Paul sanction celibacy as even...
Jan 1, 2007 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Marriage
Question Dear Gramps, I am struggling with the apparent sexism found in 1 Peter Chapter 3, verses 5-7— For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in Subjection unto their own husbands. Even as Sara...
Jan 1, 2007 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Marriage, Temples
Question Dear Gramps, I’m getting married in the temple this summer as a recent convert to the church, and will have been a member of the Mormon Church for a year in July. My family is having a really hard time with the temple ceremony and not being able to...
Dec 28, 2006 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Marriage
Question Dear Gramps, I have a question concerning a particular part of my patriarchal blessing that has been bugging me since the day I received it. First, let me tell you a little of what it says. My patriarchal blessing tells me that in the pre-existence I...
Nov 29, 2006 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Marriage, Missionary Work
Question Gramps, I frequently read your questions and responses and they bring quite a bit of thoughtful information and perspective into my life. My question to you is regarding my status in the Church. I am a married woman whose husband is not a member. I...
Nov 22, 2006 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Marriage, Mormon Doctrine
Question Hi Gramps, Thanks for taking the time to answer questions. I know that we will not be alone in the next world if we stay faithful and keep our covenants. We are told a companion will be provided. I think this is a great part of the gospel, but my...
Nov 1, 2006 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Love, Marriage, Personal Revelation
Question Dear Gramps, I love reading your questions and answers and find them both uplifting and inspiring. I desperately need your help… I am recently divorced, having been separated for over a year from my wife of 17 years. I met a beautiful woman online and...
Sep 26, 2006 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Marriage
Question Dear Gramps, I am on the verge of breaking up with my non-member boyfriend of two years because he refuses to accept the gospel. I have told him that I will only marry him if he can take me to the Temple. I brought up the idea of proxy sealing after we...