Nov 14, 2025 | Afterlife, Repentance
Question Gramps, I know I read somewhere that it is harder to go through the repentance process after we die than it is in this life. I have not been able to find a scripture that supports this claim. Can you help me? Yvette Answer ...
Oct 13, 2025 | Repentance
Question Dear Gramps, Are we supposed to repent frequently or infrequently? I’ve heard recent prophets speak on the joys of daily repentance, but I’ve also read that Joseph Smith taught that repentance is too serious a thing to do regularly. I...
Mar 17, 2025 | New Testament, Repentance
Question Gramps, Why in Revelation does it describe all unbelievers as being punished immensely, despite many not being directly against God? It feels counter to the concept that we have free will and that God loves all of us if those who don’t listen,...
Feb 26, 2025 | Repentance
Question Gramps, I once read in some LDS material written long ago by a general authority, that we will all have to pay or, make restitution for the sins we made while on earth, even if we repented of it while we were here. Could you address this, please? Judy...
Feb 25, 2025 | Afterlife, Repentance
Question Gramps, Why is it longer and harder to repent in the Spirit world without a body? I understand the concept that you are addicted to something and do not have a body to crave. Why would it take longer without a body? Paula Answer Paula,...
Sep 11, 2024 | Repentance
Question Gramps, I have recently been learning about the laws of mercy and justice, and am confused. On the one hand, we learn from both Alma and Samuel the Lamanite that we cannot procrastinate the day of our repentance. On the other hand, we learn that...
Jan 27, 2024 | Repentance, Satan, Sin
Question Gramps, If someone commits a “grievous” sin, and repents, are they still turned over to the buffetings of Satan? Is it true that after that buffeting they will come forth in the next resurrection and still be able to inherit celestial glory...
Dec 20, 2020 | Forgiveness, Repentance
Question Dear Gramps, Thru my eyes I was a mean mother and daughter with addictions. I can never make this up to those I have injured. I selfishly took from everyone. I am an old woman now, and for 25 years I have tried to be the best mother and grandmother I...
Oct 10, 2020 | Current issues, Repentance
Question Gramps, D&C 19:15-20 states that we must suffer if we do not repent. My question is why must we all be forced to suffer exquisitely if we do not repent? Christ suffered for our sins so that we don’t have to. I am grateful for this. But if we...
