May 11, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Scriptures, Trials
Question Gramps, I know we can, otherwise the First Presidency and the 12 wouldn’t keep the hymn “Come, Come ye Saints” in the hymn book. But many times in the scriptures it explicitly says to not say “all is well”. I just want to...
Feb 26, 2015 | Current issues, Sexual Issues
Question Dear Gramps, Those who have been born male and have chosen to live in this world as a woman are referred to in the press as “she” and the new feminine name they go by. The same goes for the opposite gender. Should Latter-day Saints...
Feb 7, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Depression
Question Gramps, Over the last several of years I have had a few friends take, what they think is, the easy way out. This is devastating for all those left behind. A few have them are members, some not. Most of them I served with in the military and had a great...
Jan 7, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Sexual Issues
Question Grandpa, I recently confided in my sister. I told her that I was in therapy trying to heal my chronic pelvic pain, PTSD which resulted from sexual abuse that I never dealt with. What am I missing? I’m very familiar with the atonement. It’s...
Dec 28, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Blessings, Trials
Question Gramps, Do I get a greater blessing for successfully enduring a trial? For example I don’t have a family. I was not blessed with children and my relatives are dead. I hear about how important family is. Will I get a greater blessing if I...
Dec 2, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Afterlife, Divorce
Question Gramps, Unfortunately I am in a situation I never wanted. I was sealed in the temple but am now divorced. I have 2 young children. What is the church’ stance on having the sealing revoked? I have heard it can only be done if you want to remarry?...
Nov 12, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Trials
Question Dear Gramps, I have been struggling with skinpicking (Dermatillomania) since 10 years. I feel so horrible about my picking that I have really low self-esteem. I know our bodies are temples and therefore holy, but I can’t stop the urge to pick....
Oct 1, 2014 | Sexual Issues
Question Gramps, If you have masturbated and have repented and in a temple recommend are asked if there is any sins that have not been confessed, is masturbation something that has to be confessed to priesthood authority in order to repent of it? Thanks...
Sep 27, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Sexual Issues
Question Gramps, Recently a discussion was going on about sins that are forgivable and unforgivable. It was mentioned that incest was ranked as an unforgivable sin. Can one be forgiven of incest? Kathryn Answer Kathryn, Great question. We are taught...
Aug 26, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Depression
Question Hi Gramps, I have been suffering from depression and anxiety most of my life. I don’t know if the Lord will remove it in this life or the next life. It has been a struggle for me as well as for my marriage. I love Elder Holland’s talk a...