Dec 16, 2007 | Faith, Mormon Doctrine, Worthiness
Gramps, I have a tithing issue for you, several of us at dinner the other night were discussing the law of tithing, and as with any discussion it seems there were more opinions and idea’s regarding the law of tithing than facts. I’ve since re-read D&C...
Dec 14, 2007 | Marriage, Mormon Doctrine, Temples
Dear Gramps, I’m glad I found your site. There is an investigator in my branch of the Mormon Church who is troubled about eternal marriage. He wants to know why women cannot be sealed after the husband has died, while men can. I’m not even sure whether that’s the...
Dec 6, 2007 | God, Marriage
Dear Gramps, How can I convince my family to get married, most especially my mother and elder ones? I want to get married at 21 years old. Austin, from Aba, Abia, Nigeria Dear Austin, You ask a question on one of the very most important subjects in the world, and yet...
Nov 24, 2007 | Jesus Christ, Love
Question Dear Gramps, Hi, I am John. Before I be a Mormon I was from a charismatic church. One day I told my ex church female leader that I love Jesus so much, He is my bridegroom and I am his bride. He is my lover, my Saviour, my friend, my Lord and I am in...
Nov 18, 2007 | Forgiveness, Holy Ghost, Life's Lessons, Obedience
Dear Gramps, I have a friend who I am afraid is falling away from the Mormon Church. I have heard him bear his testimony many times, but when I talk to him in a small group setting he isn’t the same. I recently heard him say he doesn’t really have a reason to come to...
Nov 7, 2007 | Family, Happiness, Marriage, Mormon Policy, Obedience
Gramps, My sister is getting married in June. Her fiancé is Tongan, and his family feels very strongly that we need to have a traditional Kava ceremony at the reception. We are desperately trying to find out if it is OK as part of the ceremony. I know that General...
Nov 6, 2007 | Marriage, Mormon Policy
Dear Gramps, I would like to know about interracial marriages. It can be confusing on the different views people take. Are they acceptable? Are they not? John, from Kansas City, Kansas Dear John, The Brethren have discouraged interracial marriages. I would expect that...
Oct 30, 2007 | Depression, Faith, Life's Lessons, Mormon Policy, Obedience, Prayer
Dear Gramps, How does one “give their burdens to the Lord”? My husband had a nervous breakdown in April and lost his job in July due to behavior resulting from the severe depression that lead up to the breakdown. He has not worked since April and we have not received...
Oct 26, 2007 | Family, Forgiveness, Happiness, Life's Lessons
Dear Gramps, One of my sons is black. My husband and I overheard a couple last week during Sacrament meeting saying how they would never adopt a black baby because they don’t have values, and they are like “animals”, etc. I want to confront them, but I’m pretty sure I...
Oct 25, 2007 | Bible, Life's Lessons, Mormon Doctrine, Premortal Life
Dear Gramps, Why did God create Eve from Adam’s rib instead of a different bone? Molly Dear Molly, The biblical account of Eve being taken from Adam’s rib is completely allegorical. One may interpret the allegory in various different ways, but as far as I know there...
