Sep 27, 2020 | Current issues, Sexual Issues
Question Gramps, I am very confused. I read that adultery is a sexual relationship between two people not married, but what about imagined sexual relationships even if no physical act is committed. I struggle with my thoughts and fear I am guilty of the second...
Sep 10, 2020 | Sexual Issues
Question Gramps, I was talking with a friend today and she mentioned that the Church Handbook was recently updated. As she told me the changes she said that they took out masturbating or self gratification being a sin. After talking to her I went to look and...
Aug 27, 2020 | Current issues, Trials
Question Gramps, On my mission, I frequently saw a strange phenomenon; my companion and I would have no success for a week, then the next week would be filled with miracles. Or, we had a day with low numbers and the next day would yield high numbers. I am...
Oct 8, 2019 | Addictions, God, Trials
Question Dear Gramps, I need help. I wrote you before about being gay and angry at Heavenly Father about it. I’m an alcoholic and I’m so afraid that Heavenly Father has given up on me. I have a lot of problems and I don’t know how I can ever come back. I don’t...
Sep 24, 2019 | Addictions, Holy Ghost
Question Gramps, By the grace of the atonement I was able to overcome a drug addiction a number of years ago. A disagreement that my wife and I have always had is that someone who is still involved in their addiction can still receive guidance or promptings...
Jun 6, 2019 | Repentance, Sexual Issues
Question Dear Gramps, When an endowed priesthood holder violates the law of chastity before he is married, what church discipline is invoked and what is it based upon (severity, length of time, etc)? Kristi Answer Dear Kristi, The duties of a...
May 26, 2019 | Divorce, Marriage
Question Gramps, We were sealed 4 yrs ago, after 7 years of marriage. It was an outcome of him trying to prove to me he had stopped his porn, alcohol, smoking addictions. but he hadn’t. I later had a thought come and hit me that I wouldn’t make it to the...
Aug 31, 2018 | Current issues, Trials
Question Hi Gramps, Can God help me overcome an eating disorder? Thanks, Elly Answer Dear Elly, I am sorry you are struggling with an eating disorder. Yes, Christ can help you. His Atonement covers not just sins, but all the pains we experience...
Jul 16, 2018 | Addictions, Divorce
Question Gramps, My husband and I have been married for 18 years, we were sealed 3 and 1/2 years ago. My husband has an addiction problem, it’s like he’s addicted to having an addiction. For 18 years we have barely scraped by, robbing peter to pay Paul, I have...
May 1, 2018 | Divorce, Priesthood
Question Gramps, In a divorce situation, who chooses who can ordain a child to the Aaronic priesthood? Is is the parent with legal custody? I have a situation where my ex lied his way into being re-baptized after excommunication, and now holds a temple...
