Apr 28, 2012 | Current issues, Family, Happiness, Life's Lessons, Marriage
Thank you so much for your time and effort on this website. I’ve learned so much as a convert. I am a tired and harried single mom who barely keeps up with my 2 boys and demanding job. I feel great conflict over trying to acquire a temple marriage while still...
Apr 24, 2012 | Forgiveness, Happiness, Life's Lessons, Love, Marriage
Repeatedly through my marriage my wife has had affairs outside of our marriage ranging from emotional affairs to adultery. Recently we were sealed after 9 years of prepardeness and 3 months afterward she began considering divorce which led to her once again seeking...
Apr 12, 2012 | Current issues, Worthiness
If I am in a foreign country and having difficulty with the language.. and going to Church every week. Am I not a member in good standing if I do not understand and go to District Priesthood meetings? Alan _____________ Alan, Personal worthiness is just that –...
Mar 31, 2012 | Life's Lessons, Personal Revelation
Question Gramps, When I have an important decision to make or just need some answers, I fast and pray and study my scriptures. When I receive what I feel is my answer, I do my best to act on it faithfully. But some of these important decisions have ended up...
Feb 21, 2012 | Forgiveness, Life's Lessons, Prayer, Repentance
Question Gramps, I have been sitting on the fence for so long. I self-destructed the plan God had for me with alcohol for a long time. I lost everything and when I got tired of suffering, my drinking came to an end. I want to join the military because I have nothing...
Jan 31, 2012 | Life's Lessons, Obedience, Prayer, Temples
Question Dear Gramps, My job that I have been at for many years now requires me to work on Sunday. I have Friday and Saturday off. I have a Temple calling as a Patron. I now have the option to switch to Sunday/Monday off. I love my calling and have kept myself worthy...
Jan 8, 2012 | Priesthood, Worthiness
Question Gramps, My brother-in-law holds the Melchizedek priesthood, and was in the Bishopric. He asked for a divorce and moved out of the ward the next day. It was recently discovered that he has been committing adultery, involved in porn, on a dating service,...
Jan 5, 2012 | Missionary Work, Worthiness
Question Dear Gramps, Today I found your site by something more than coincidence. I have been a member for most of my life but like others have strayed away from the flock. I served in the Armed Forces when I should have gone on a mission, and during that time when I...
Dec 17, 2011 | Current issues, Life's Lessons, Mormon Policy, Obedience, Temples, Worthiness
I am hearing several stories re: Foreclosure or Short Sale preventing the receipt of a Temple recommend. The Church is telling us to rid/reduce our debts. A Short Sale or a Foreclosure is a termination of a contract that can no longer be honored due to financial...
