Why doesn’t The Lord’s Prayer contain any sign of gratitude?
Question Dear Gramps, How come the Lord's Prayer as recorded in the New Testament and the Book of Mormon contains no expression of thanks or gratitude? We are taught this is to be a model for our prayers. Frankly, it has me somewhat confused. Robert ...
How can I feel the worthiness I desire?
Question Dear Gramps, Thank you so much for giving your time and insight to help others. I seldom if ever feel worthy to enter the temple or to perform priesthood ordinances and responsibilities. I do answer the temple recommend questions accurately and I point...
Why is there a disparity in scientist beliefs in God?
Question Dear Gramps, Yourself, being a man of steadfast faith and having been a prominent scientist, do you have any thoughts regarding people such as Stephen Hawking and their belief that God does not exist? ( Keeping in mind that Latter-Day Saints believe in...
Monotheists or Polytheists?
Question I was recently asked if Latter-day Saints are monotheists or polytheists. Which if either are correct and why? Ben Answer Ben, An interesting question, but depending upon who's asking, it could also be a quite loaded one. Let me explain....
Should we listen to Christian Rock Music?
Question Gramps, I am an LDS mom of four children. One of the things we enjoy together is listening to christian rock music. We've even gone to two big music concerts in the past year together. We find the music uplifting and encouraging. It reminds us of the...
What is revelation?
Question Gramps, Please explain revelation to me. Linda Answer Linda, What a question! I could go on for pages, but I doubt that would be a preferred response. Instead, let me describe how I have received revelation in my life. Sometimes it comes...
Apostles vs Disciples among the Nephites
Why does the Book of Mormon refer to The Twelve in 3rd Nephi as disciples and not Apostles? I found 24 reference to disciples, ministers and the Twelve but no any mention of Apostles. Why is that? Is it because there can or should be only one set of Apostles on the...
Adam and Eve
Were ther 2 trees in the Garden of Eden? Were they both forbiden. I always thought there was one forbiden? Reading in Alma 12:21-28 Thank you! Norma ____________ Norma, of the many trees in the Garden of Eden, two were significant. Eating the fruit of the tree of...
Did any of Jerusha and Hyrum Smith’s children become well known?
Question Gramps, Did any of Jerusha and Hyrum's surviving children or descendants become well known in later life? Were any apostles, etc.? Elia Answer Elia, How gracious of you to call attention to Jerusha and Hyrum’s descendants. If I made a...
How do I survive my child’s suicide?
Question Gramps, I hope someone actually reads these. I'm exhausted from trying to save myself. My son Jesse lost his life to suicide four months ago. Could you recommend a self help book for me? I live in a town with counseling for drug abusers but there is no...
