Feb 6, 2013 | Divorce, Jesus Christ, Self Worth
Dear Gramps, Six years ago I lost my family through divorce (through no fault of my own (my mother-in-law caused it). We had not been sealed in the temple yet. We have had no contact in all this time. I love and miss them so much that I cannot stand to live my life. I...
Nov 28, 2012 | Addictions, Forgiveness, Life's Lessons
Dear Gramps, I have a lovely daughter who loves the Lord and does her best to bless the lives of others. Recently she met an RM who was addicted to pornography for many years. He is clean for the first time in his adult life and wants to pursue a relationship with...
Jun 15, 2012 | Blessings, Faith, Trials
I have been professionally diagnosed with Schizoid Personality Disorder. The disorder has made it almost impossible to live a full, happy life. Due to my inability to connect with others, I have been unable to fulfill my church responsibilities as expected. This...
Jun 1, 2012 | Depression, Trials
I am a member of the church. I have had depression and chronic fatigue since I was 11 years old. I’m now 55. Medication does not seem to help. Could you please help me understand a couple of things? 1) What can I learn from these illness’s? 2) Why would I...
Feb 3, 2012 | Addictions, Word of Wisdom
Question Gramps, I recently read an answer in which you stated that one should not consume something, even if it is healthy, if they cannot get through the day without it. I understand that there are limits, as anyone knows that even if you don’t NEED...
Jan 9, 2012 | Divorce, Forgiveness, Repentance
Question Gramps, Is it okay to divorce a woman who does not understand my transgressions of infidelity in our marriage? We are told to forgive and forget. At what point should she get over it? If we really understand how the atonement works for us in our lives,...
Dec 29, 2011 | Family, Homosexuality, Sexual Issues
My 21-year-old announced he was gay in his early teens. It took years for us to get to a place where we agreed to love each other while agreeing to disagree. We had finally succeeded in his understanding it was a matter of respect to not bring it into our home when he...
Dec 9, 2011 | Divorce, Self Worth
I get the feeling like I’m looked at in a totally different light since I separated from my abusive wife and divorced her over a year ago. I have lost all the callings I once held and haven’t been called to anything since. I can no longer be an ordinance...
Oct 21, 2011 | Family, Love, Marriage, Sexual Issues
Hi Gramps I was abused as a child and then married to a porn addict. Now I’m free from both situations but am very unclear on what healthy,married sexual relations should be. Is there anything from the brethren stating any clear guidelines? Surely just because...
Oct 3, 2011 | Depression, Happiness, Life's Lessons, Self Worth
Dear Gramps, I have a testimony of the gospel, but I struggle to serve in callings because of my social anxiety. It seems whenever I accept a calling, I struggle with my activity. I have suffered from depression since my teenage years. I hate Sunday’s because I...
