How can we pursue goals without getting caught up in pride?
Question Gramps, How can we make and pursue goals for accomplishments, such as education and career goals, without getting caught up in pride and a desire for worldly recognition? Many (not all) objectives and achievements, such a promotions or acceptance to...
Is it a valid sealing if done unworthily?
Question Gramps, I have two questions and I'm just curious, but if a person committed fornication or adultery and didn't confess it to the Bishop or Stake President and just "supposedly" didn't do it again and got sealed in the temple to their companion is that...
Why are so many wars included in the scriptures when the Savior’s message was about peace?
Question Gramps, I understand that we can learn much from the chapters on war but why is so much included when the Saviors teachings are so peaceable? Linda Answer Dear Linda, Much of what the Savior taught was peaceful, yes, but not all of it....
Will there be sports and Disney in the millennium?
Question Dear Gramps, I am 15 and have Aspergers. 1. Will there be sports in the Millennium? You see, I like sports a lot and would like to participate in sports such as baseball and possibly a cycling race. Maybe Ping Pong too, but anyway, my mom said that...
Is it appropriate to write out our prayers before giving them?
Question Gramps, I listened to a podcast recently where a person of another faith talked about their personal practice of writing out their prayers. I usually think my best when I'm writing and often get a little side tracked when I pray. Would there be...
How can I overcome feelings of low self-esteem?
Question Dear Gramps, How can I overcome feelings of low self-esteem? Every so often I am plagued by these feelings and it is getting me down. I am an active member and try to act as the Saviour would. I read my scriptures and pray daily. It seems that whenever...
Why doesn’t God rid the world of terrorism?
Question Dear Gramps, There's been a lot of terrorist attacks in the news lately, and it brings so much fear to me that it's unimaginable. So, I bring the question: why doesn't God rid the world of terrorism or avenge the victims of it like he did for Abinidi?...
When do I need to confess to my Bishop regarding Law of Chastity?
Question Gramps, At what point do I need to confess to my bishop as far as the law of chastity? I know you can repent on your own, but serious sins need to be confessed to the bishop. Where is that line? Thanks. E Answer Dear E, There are...
Why are scriptures most often addressed to men?
Question Gramps, Why are scriptures most often addressed to men? Winona Answer Dear Winona, Perhaps because we, men, need to hear it repeated more often? I'm joking. Actually, I think it is simply a language issue. Remember that most of our...
Can the devil overpower us?
Question Gramps, Can the devil overpower us? Marshall Answer Dear Marshall, Your question was, "Can the devil overpower us?" I have good news for you - not unless we let him! There is an excellent speech that President James E. Faust gave in 1994...
