Should members stay away from multilevel marketing companies?
Question Gramps, A lot of those companies are based out of Utah. My question is are those considered to be get rich quick schemes? I have been approached on a few different occasions by members of the church and I just don't know what to think. Sometimes I will...
Should LDS parents attend the same sex wedding of their children?
Question Dear Gramps, Should LDS parents attend the same-sex wedding of their gay children? What if they were having a heterosexual wedding in a Satanic church? Where does one draw the line in their children’s unacceptable conduct? How would one give their...
Can a person file bankruptcy and still hold a temple recommend?
Question Gramps, Some time ago, I heard a talk on BYU-TV by an apostle about bankruptcy. He talked about that and temple recommends. I don't recall who it was, I have searched on the LDS.org site for talks but not there. Does this ring any bells or do you know...
Who is the old man President Faust talks about in his pioneer story?
Question Gramps, Hello I was wondering if you know the name of the old pioneer in President Faust's story in a talk he gave called The Refiner's Fire? Thanks for your help. Chad Answer Dear Chad, Isn't that a wonderful story that President Faust...
What is the church policy regarding theft?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been a member for almost 4 years. I even got my endowment a year or so after my conversion. I was living with my current husband unmarried and we had children when the missionaries taught us. My husband did not join the church...
Why didn’t early church leaders follow the Word of Wisdom?
Question Gramps, I was preparing a talk on the prophet Joseph Smith and ran into things that I found disturbing. Maybe you can clear it up. Both Presidents Smith and Young were involved in word of wisdom violations. President Smith never stopped drinking...
How can I trust that God has a plan for me?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been struggling to trust God after finding out I can't serve a mission due to mental health issues. I felt so strongly prepared, but then found out I cannot serve. How can I trust God has a plan for me? How can I trust in the...
How can I gain and keep a testimony of tithing as a new member?
Question Gramps, I am a new member of the LDS church. My husband is not a member at this time. I have told him about tithing 10%. But because we are struggling to make ends meet he says I can give some money. I am not able to work and receive no income myself....
Am I wrong for wanting to keep my marriage and family together?
Question Gramps, I am distraught. My husband molested my daughter when she was very young. He did not go through the proper steps of repentance at the time. Fast forward many years. He started again on the same daughter. It was stopped. I insisted on him...
Does the Church help financially those who are not LDS?
Question Gramps, Does the LDS church help people with money situations if the person is not LDS? Sara Answer Sara, The LDS Church has many methods to help people who are struggling. When there is a natural disaster the church does send out much in...
