I offended someone
Dear Gramps, A few years ago I made a big mistake, not chastity related, one which gave someone cause to resent me greatly and to decide to stop going to church. I am currently in the process of being counseled by a priesthood leader in my ward about the mistake that...
Dress Code for the Chapel
I am the Primary president and we are going to have a practice for the children's program in the chapel. Do they need to wear Sunday dress or not? We will be eating afterwards in the gym. Vicky _____________ Vicky, I would think Sunday dress would be appropriate for a...
Spirit talking or fear?
Lately I've had doubts about a decision my husband and I made a few years ago to prevent any more pregnancies. Each of my 6 pregnancies have gotten worse with the last one nearly taking my life and the life of our son. My husband and I decided for me to get a tubal,...
Did Lucifer know he was fulfilling part of Heavenly Father’s plan?
Question Hi gramps! When Lucifer says he is only doing that which he's seen done in other worlds, what exactly is he referring to? Tempting the children of god? And he couldn't have known when he tempted Eve in the Garden of Eden that he was fulfilling part of...
Personality disorders
I have been professionally diagnosed with Schizoid Personality Disorder. The disorder has made it almost impossible to live a full, happy life. Due to my inability to connect with others, I have been unable to fulfill my church responsibilities as expected. This...
How much should I tell my Bishop?
I've self-harmed, attempted suicide, denied Christ, had more than one sexual relationship with guys I had no feelings for, allowed another girl to kiss me, been involved with drugs and alcohol, as well as several other things that I know are against the church. I know...
The Flood
Is there a specific date for the time of the flood? Dave _______________ Dave, Here is an interesting article on the Church web site about the flood and tower of Babel: The Flood and the Tower of Babel - Ensign Jan. 1998 - ensign The article is by Donald W. Parry, and...
Is the washing of feet an ordinance?
Question Gramps, I just read your response to someone's question about the significance of the washing of feet. You didn't say much about it being an ordinance. In James E.Talmage's book "Jesus The Christ," he calls it an ordinance. In Joseph Smith's journals...
Annointings
Is it true there are 7 types of anointings? Cindy ____________ Cindy, anointing with oil is an ancient practice that separates the anointed as holy and set apart for a special purpose. In the scriptures you'll find that Aaron was anointed to be high priest, David was...
A Dream about Mormons and Angels
Dear gramps, I'm not a Christian but I believe in Christianity very strongly. Two months back I saw a dream early in the morning where I found myself in my school where I was sitting with my old friends in a bus. They all were discussing about scary ghost stories. I...
