May 16, 2014 | Church History, Testimony
Question Dear Gramps, Do we have any record of the spiritual experiences that Emma Smith (wife of the prophet Joseph Smith) may have had? Any written record of her own personal testimony of the truth of this work? We know she was true and faithful to Joseph,...
May 9, 2014 | Love, Marriage
Question Dear Gramps, Do you have any advice for a man who has found a girl who meets all of his expectations spiritually, intellectually, temperamentally and personality wise, but finds her substantially displeasing in physical appearance? I know that we...
Apr 24, 2014 | Life's Lessons
Question Hey there Gramps, I have a question for you if that’s alright. So I’m a convert to the church and I remember one of the first things I learned in seminary was that we don’t watch rated “R” movies. Which seems legit, given...
Apr 21, 2014 | Life's Lessons
Question Gramps, In a past General conference a speaker referred to “our 4 minutes”. Please explain what that means. Carol Answer Carol, The talk you are referring to was given by Bishop Gary E. Stevenson. It’s entitled...
Apr 13, 2014 | Family, Life's Lessons
Question Dear Gramps, I am a single unwed mother who is newly baptized into the LDS church. As well as looking for a church that practiced what it preached, and actually believed in teaching the gospel. I was also looking for a family to raise my little girl...
Apr 10, 2014 | Life's Lessons
Question Gramps, I just read your answer to Robert’s question about retiring and living off of Social Security. He quoted President Kimball’s October 1977 General Conference address that “No true Latter-day Saint, while physically or emotionally able will...
Apr 3, 2014 | Life's Lessons, Obedience
Question Gramps, I like this boy and we date a lot and it is driving my parents insane because I am paired up with him on these ridiculous group dates. But I am crazy about him and want to just hang out with him, I hate sneaking behind my parents backs but they are...
Mar 25, 2014 | Forgiveness, Life's Lessons
Question Dear Gramps, I am the only member of the Church in my family. My dad passed away more than 10 years ago. My mother is a “devout” Christian, a deacon in her church. She has been dating a man for more than 3 years now. I talked to her about...