What is the difference between a curse and a mark?
Question Dear Gramps. Can you please clarify the difference between a curse and a mark? We had an interesting discussion in Sunday school but never came to any conclusion. So many think that all Africans are cursed because of their dark skin. I am inclined to...
Why do ordinances exist?
Question Gramps, I know the answers that come in the scriptures and manuals, but I'm looking for something even more basic, to understand why ordinances exist at the most fundamental level. I'm not challenging, but seeking to understand better. I know God gives...
What is the difference between having faith and having hope?
Question Hi Gramps, I would appreciate your wisdom here. What is the difference between having faith and having hope? Are they different or the same thing? In Moroni 10:20-21, we learn they cannot exist without each other including charity however often we...
Are our ancestors who have passed on aware of the living?
Question Dear Gramps, My father passed away several years ago, before I married and had children. Maybe the answer is obvious, but I wonder, does he know my children? Are our ancestors aware of the living? Erin Answer Dear Erin, I'm sorry for your...
How can I practice forgiveness and heal my hurt feelings?
Question Gramps, Recently, at a Relief Society activity, the first counselor deeply hurt my feelings in front of all the sisters. I know the Church is true so I would never stop going to church and I know I need to forgive her. Yet I am still struggling with...
Will the Rocky Mountains be the safest place to live in the future?
Question Gramps, I understand that the Rocky Mountains will be the safest place to be with what is coming to the U.S. But is that the whole chain of the Rocky Mountains or mainly in Utah? There are prophecies saying people will be struggling even there in every...
What is the timeline for repentance?
Question Hey Gramps, I have a friend that recently visited with the Bishop for sins she committed almost a year ago. I can tell she has felt very sorrowful for what she had done. It was hard for her to go to the Bishop but, with help she finally did. The Bishop...
Do you think we’ll see General Authorities with beards in the future?
Question Gramps, As someone who loves beards, I am curious, do you suppose we will ever see them sported by general authorities in the future? Why or why not? Thanks! Shawn Answer Shawn, There is no right or wrong answer to this question because...
Can I work towards forgiveness by going on a mission?
Question Dear Gramps. I struggled with pornography for a while. I have recently stopped my actions regarding the subject. And continue to repent and try to make up for what I did. I make sure to put others first, I help out whenever I can, and I know the gospel...
If we are to take Ephesians 2:8 regarding grace at face value, why the need for temple ordinances?
Question Gramps, Hi! My anti-Mormon friend and I recently had a religious discussion. He brought up this point: "If you believe that in order to make it to heaven you need ordinances in a temple and you also need to do good works. You cannot buy your way into...
