Apr 16, 2013 | Current issues, Life's Lessons, Self Worth
We had a lesson in Relief Society about the Word of Wisdom. One sister made a comment that if you keep the word of wisdom you will avoid disease. To me, sitting there in my power chair with multiple sclerosis, that was a very uncomfortable moment. I have to go back,...
Apr 14, 2013 | Baptism, Marriage, Mormon Policy
Dear Gramps, I first came across the Book of Mormon 3 months ago and it has completely changed my life. I have a strong testimony and believe the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints to be the one true church. My husband however, is completely opposed to my...
Apr 10, 2013 | Current issues, Happiness, Life's Lessons, Love, Missionary Work
Gramps, I have a boyfriend who is considering going on a mission soon. I am afraid a great deal about what is going to happen but the most bothersome thing about it is what if he changes? What’s the probability of him completely changing and falling for another...
Apr 9, 2013 | Afterlife, Marriage
Dear Gramps, I’ve heard it said in the Church that those men and women who live together without marriage are living a “Telestial” law. Does this mean that in the final resurrection, those men and women who inherit the Telestial kingdom will be able...
Mar 31, 2013 | Current issues, Happiness, Life's Lessons, Prayer
Hello Gramps, I am a 27 year old divorced LDS woman. I have been divorced for 3 years and I have just graduated from nursing school. I tried attending YSA activities but I felt very out of place due to the fact that most of the people are between 18-21 and are in a...
Mar 19, 2013 | Faith, Family, Life's Lessons, Obedience
What do I do to help my son gain a testimony? He has had anxiety, doing better this last year, has ADHD so he gets bored easily and has a hard time sitting through 3 hours of church. He is a good boy and so far has obeyed the Strength of Youth but he thinks the boys...
Mar 18, 2013 | Forgiveness, Life's Lessons, Love, Marriage, Sexual Issues
My husband committed adultery almost four years ago. I have not yet gotten over it completely but making a daily effort towards that. But, even if I try my best, how can I trust him or how can I know he is and will always be true to me only from here on? Haydee...
Mar 7, 2013 | Life's Lessons, Sexual Issues
Gramps, I have a question regarding depictions of nudity in Japanese anime and a gospel perspective on it. I’m told in Japanese culture, that nudity in anime often signifies Japanese animesome supernatural happening or some other pseudoscientific event that...
Mar 3, 2013 | Blessings, Repentance, Worthiness
When I got my patriarchal blessing several years ago, I was not worthy. I deliberately lied during the interview. I have since confessed and have been working to correct my behavior (struggles with pornography and masturbation) and have made some progress in the year...
Mar 2, 2013 | Love, Marriage
Hi, I was very much in love with a non-member before I married my husband. This non-member was everything a Mormon man should be. My patriarchal blessing is unusually detailed about the person I should marry, even stating I would be in love with this man. I still...