What is the proper way to dispose of worn out scriptures?
Question Gramps, Is there a Church policy or preferred way to dispose of worn out/marked up scriptures? Pat Answer Hi Pat, As far as I can tell, the church has not issued an official policy on disposing of worn out scriptures. While we love and...
How can I feel worthy to pray when I’ve sinned?
Question Dear Gramps, I am currently inactive and want to come back. I have been praying (and reading Alma), but I feel I am not worthy to pray let alone ask God for help in prayer because of the grave sins I have committed whilst away. He must be kind of...
How can I help my husband understand the importance of temple garments?
Question Hi Gramps, I have looked through all of the questions I could find on your website about temple garments and have had a little clarity, but not answered my question completely. My husband is a recent convert to the church. He was baptized in March of...
Will there be an active economy during the Millennium?
Question Dear Gramps, It has always been my dream to become a highly successful businessman and entrepreneur when I get older. My question is, if the Millenium begins during my lifetime, will there be an active economy on the earth? Or will all the work I would...
Should chapel doors be open or closed during the Sacrament?
Question Gramps, There is quite the debate going on in our ward at BYU Hawaii concerning people showing up late for church (if at all). I heard once of a General Authority that likened the Sacrament room unto Noah's ark. Should the doors be shut or opened...
Is it okay to wear t-shirts that proselytize during service projects?
Question Gramps, I was always told that service projects are not proselyting activities. Yet there is interest in my ward from a couple of people who are wanting to have printed proselyting type tshirts for everyone to wear while doing service projects. I'm...
What are the implications of a divorce without being sealed?
Question Gramps, I am a member and so is my wife. I have been a convert for 3 years and she has been a convert for a little over one. I am considering divorce. We are not sealed but are both endowed. What are the implications? Bob Answer Dear Bob,...
What does being “truly converted to the Lord” mean?
Question Gramps, What does being "truly converted to the Lord" mean? In Book of Mormon, the group of people were converted and “never did fall away”(Alma 23:6). So when we are truly converted we never do evil again. But we have weaknesses, we sometime make...
Why is there very little told about Christ before the age of 30?
Question Gramps, Hello. I was speaking to my niece about a month ago and she told me that she learned in college that Christ murdered people during his time before the age of 30! I couldn't believe that came out of her mouth first of all. But she asks why...
Am I being sinful to take up a hobby?
Question Gramps, I am the sole carer to my wife and would not wish otherwise. Whilst I cannot get about much due to disability I have in my mind to return to an old hobby of mine, model railroads. Obviously there is not much time to pursue the hobby because I...
