Forgiving an old friend
Gramps, I grew up being great friends with a neighbor. We dated a bit in high school, and then I moved away. After I moved a way, she started dating a guy who was a really bad influence, and got into trouble with morality and started smoking. She has since repented...
How do I determine if a prophet is false?
Question Gramps, Is there any criteria that is objective and not subjective, to determine if someone is a false prophet? Robert Answer Robert, There absolutely is a criterion that all prophets of God must meet. If you pray to Heavenly Father about...
Can I be uncreated?
Question Gramps, I see no purpose for me being here or anywhere. Everyone tells me that God created me for a reason but I think he had a bad day or something when he made me. I just hate everything about existing. Stefanie Answer Stefanie, Instead of addressing...
Callings after Divorce
I get the feeling like I'm looked at in a totally different light since I separated from my abusive wife and divorced her over a year ago. I have lost all the callings I once held and haven't been called to anything since. I can no longer be an ordinance worker in the...
Internal struggle
Hi Gramps, I have been reading your page for the last few months and have found it really useful in my learning, thanks so much. I was raised Roman Catholic but became an avowed atheist at the age of 13. I am now about to turn 21, and for the last few months I have...
Proxy baptism
Dear Gramps, We had a lesson about baptism in our Theology class. And I ask my professor what are his thoughts about "Baptism for the Dead" or as he calls it "Proxy Baptism".. He says its not valid because the spirit of the one being baptized is not anymore inside the...
How can I be like the Savior?
How can the Savior have strong resistance from temptation? He did not attempt to and refuse to do it at all. I applaud Him. But I wish I could be like Him, HOW can I? Vegas _________________ Dear Vegas, My dear friend, your question is one that everyone should be...
Revelation gone wrong
Gramps, When I was being set apart to go on a mission my stake president specifically said that because of my service my marriage would come about in a special way. I wasn't really worried about marriage at that point and never thought much about what he said. After...
Brothers and sisters
I wonder if all the people in all the other worlds were in the same spirt world that we were before we were born? Do we know them? Are they are brothers and sisters? I have learned so much from reading your answers to questions. Thank You! Nancy __________________...
Calling and Election
I have been curious about calling and election. When this happens is there an ordinance in the temple? Do you get to meet the Savior in person? Beau ________________ Beau, In John 14, Christ explains in detail that those who are faithful to his words will recieve a...
