How do you respond to an Atheist who only wants to insult?
Question Gramps, How should we respond to an atheist who insults religion and the moral standards of God? Tracie Answer Tracie, The best way to respond against revilers is usually the same way Jesus responded to the corrupt King Herod, who...
How can God sit in Heaven and witness so much abuse?
Question Dear Gramps, With all of the horrific abuse heaped upon animals and children by others, and the unspeakable pain suffered by them as a result, how can God sit in heaven and watch it all and not be moved with righteous indignation? Is this what we have...
If I get an answer to a prayer why doesn’t life go that direction?
Question Gramps, Sir, thank you for reading. The short of it is that I felt prompted suddenly to go to the temple and pray about a wonderful daughter of God. When I asked whether or not I should seek to marry her, I felt a growing anxiousness in me be swallowed by a...
Does the interpretation of dreams still exist on earth?
Question Gramps, Is the gift of interpretation of dreams still on the earth (like Joseph)? Is it as dispersed and common as things such as the gift of tongues, prophecy, etc? Are there specifically people called with the ability? I've a had a recurrring dream that...
Should I stay home with my child or go to work?
Question Hello Gramps! I would really appreciate your insight. I stay home with my 2-year-old daughter. My family of 4 lives with my aunt. We have quite a bit of debt and cannot afford a home of our own along with all of our debt payments. My husband will be...
In Luke, why was the Unjust Steward commended?
Question Gramps, Why is the unjust steward commended for his behavior in Luke 16? Lou Answer The parable of the Unjust Steward is among the most difficult parables to understand. For those in need of a refresher, it’s about an employee (i.e., the steward),...
What do Mormons believe about respecting animals?
Question Gramps, In my experience it seems that a lot of Mormons don't respect animals. When I was at BYU my roommates didn't respect them. Once a cat got into the apartment and before I could gently guide the cat outside a roommate of mine grabbed the cat by the...
Is God both our Father and Mother in Heaven?
Question Gramps, Forgive me for this question. I have many speculate that our Father in Heaven is our Mother in Heaven too. Can you please clarify this for me? I personally would rather have two separate parents. Thank you Marco Answer Marco, I think the most...
What are the third set of scriptures spoken of by Elder Neal A. Maxwell?
Question Gramps, What are we to understand from these words spoken by Elder Maxwell in his talk "God Will Yet Reveal" when he said, "We would not even know of the impending third witness for Christ except through the precious Book of Mormon, the second witness for...
Will we still have our tattoos when we are resurrected?
Question Gramps, My brother is a tattoo artist. He does it for a living. My mom doesn't like it though and therefore approaches him constantly about it. My brother's reaction is, "Mom don't worry, when we're resurrected, we're not going to have them anymore." I don't...
