How can I thank my Heavenly Father for the blessings I receive?
Question Dear Gramps, I often find myself thanking Heavenly Father for the many blessings He gves me but not feeling true gratitude when I do so. I see blessings in my life and know that they are from Heavenly Father but I am unable to show or feel true gratitude. So...
Should I divorce my wife because she can’t forget and fails to forgive?
Question Gramps, Is it okay to divorce a woman who does not understand my transgressions of infidelity in our marriage? We are told to forgive and forget. At what point should she get over it? If we really understand how the atonement works for us in our lives,...
If a Priesthood holder is not worthy, are ordinances performed still valid?
Question Gramps, My brother-in-law holds the Melchizedek priesthood, and was in the Bishopric. He asked for a divorce and moved out of the ward the next day. It was recently discovered that he has been committing adultery, involved in porn, on a dating service,...
Who did Adam and Eve’s children marry?
Question Gramps, One question I have often wondered about is the marriages of Adam and Eve's children. They must have married their siblings. Is this true? Alverne Answer Alverne, I see nothing in scripture to suggest otherwise. With Adam and Eve...
How can one serve a mission if not worthy?
Question Dear Gramps, Today I found your site by something more than coincidence. I have been a member for most of my life but like others have strayed away from the flock. I served in the Armed Forces when I should have gone on a mission, and during that time when I...
Will all be physically perfected in the hereafter?
Question Gramps, When we're taught that we'll be perfected in the hereafter, does that apply to all 3 glories or just Celestial? Grant Answer Grant, The resurrection applies to all of mankind that ever lived on the earth, regardless of personal righteousness....
Is there an appointed time to die?
Question Dear Gramps, I remember reading somewhere that a righteous person won't die before their appointed time. Is this correct doctrine? It would bring great comfort to a friend of mine whose daughter recently died. Thanks so much! I really appreciate the time you...
At what point does the Spirit cease to strive with us?
Question Gramps, The Book of Mormon states in may verses that the Spirit of the Lord will not always strive with man. With every good or bad decision an individual, family, nation, or world makes we move ourselves in a direction for good or evil. A good decision gives...
What is the Church’s stance on Harry Potter?
Question Gramps, I heard that President Uchtdorf endorses Harry Potter. I am troubled to think that an Apostle would endorse Harry Potter. Is that true? Has the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints made a stance in terms of Harry Potter? Malea ...
Repentance
If I am trying to repent of trying to overcome anger and have not over come at death, is this where Christ intercedes for me? Eathyl _______________ Eathyl, Absolutely. The fact is we all will fall short of perfection, and the atonement is in place expressly for this...
