May 22, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Obedience, Self Worth
My husband and I have searched trying to find the often quoted but never footnoted admonishment to not watch R-rated movies. Can you tell me which prophet gave this counsel and when it was given or if it is the interpretation of counsel to seek only uplifting media...
May 11, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Marriage
Question Gramps, My husband is having issues with the church and is not sure what he believes anymore. We were sealed in the temple with our 1 year old daughter about 6 months ago. My question is, if he stops going to church, will any future children still be...
May 10, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Family, Love, Marriage
There is a high probability that my husband will fall away from the church before we are able to be sealed this summer. He very simply has no desire to seek a testimony. I have heard that if we are never sealed, I might have the opportunity to be joined to a worthy...
May 9, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Life's Lessons
Question Dear Gramps, I hope you can answer my question. I had to declare bankruptcy cause I had no other choice. My bishop even suggested it to my husband and I. I fought it for as long as I could. We were planning to pay off our debt with the proceeds of the...
Apr 25, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Depression, God, Love
Lately I have been feeling more and more depressed. I feel as if God does not love me anymore. I try my best to be a good person but I have done some bad things. If I were Heavenly Father, I would not love me either. I feel like even though I have repented that I...
Apr 20, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Addictions, Current issues, Jesus Christ, Life's Lessons
Hi Gramps, Thanks for all that you do. I had a question… I am confused on what I should do when apostles, prophets, and other church leaders say, “Lay your burdens and/or habits on Jesus Christ and he will help carry your burdens and/or take away your...
Feb 25, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Jesus Christ, Worthiness
Question Dear Gramps, What does it mean to take upon you the name of the Lord Jesus Christ? If you have any scriptures to help out they would be appreciated. Thanks! Chris Answer Dear Chris, Taking upon ourselves the name of Christ can mean...
Feb 19, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Priesthood, Worthiness
Dear Gramps, If a priesthood holder is living unrighteously and is performing blessings and baptisms and attending the temple does the things he is performing have any meaning? Thanks. Jody, from New York Dear Jody, There are two aspects of the priesthood that must be...
Jan 24, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Forgiveness, Testimony
Gramps, I have heard a number of members say they are bearing their testimony because when they do their sins are forgiven..is it this easy ? Or have these members been misled. Confused but Hopeful Dear Confused, Looks to me like a vain hope. Testimony, a...
Jan 11, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Prayer, Testimony
Dear Gramps, When saying prayer, is it proper to say “in the name of ‘Thy Son’ Jesus Christ,” or should it just be in the name of Jesus Christ? Also when some people are bearing their testimonies they often use in the name of “Thy...