Would the analogy pounding nails into a board them pulling them out leaving a hole be correct in how we view sin and repentance?
Gramps, Many years ago some speakers in the church used an example of the effects of sinning (and the difficulty of repenting): pounding nails into a board, then pulling them out. The point? A hole remains, indicating permanent scaring. I understand that President...
We all have talents that God gave to us. If we do something bad, does He take them away?
Waz up bro? I've been wondering something lately... We all have talents that God gave to us. If we do something bad, does He take them away? Because I've sinned and I've repented and stuff, and I do the same sins over and over again. I'm stopping my bad habits, but I...
When is it proper to say in the name of “Thy Son” Jesus Christ?
Dear Gramps, When saying prayer, is it proper to say "in the name of 'Thy Son' Jesus Christ," or should it just be in the name of Jesus Christ? Also when some people are bearing their testimonies they often use in the name of "Thy Son" Jesus Christ at the end when...
Why doesn’t the Lord answer my prayers if I have prayed and fasted many days and nights for almost a year?
Dear Gramps, My family has been struggling with financial problems for a while, due to my dad being unemployed. I have fasted and prayed many days and nights along with the rest of my family and nothing has happened for almost a year, Why isn't the Lord answering my...
How can I build my confidence up to pray again?
Gramps, I haven't prayed for months. I'm kind of scared to. I know in my heart that I want to pray but I'm scared. How can I build my confidence up to pray again? How can God love us and really know us? He has a zillion other kids in the world. and after all that I've...
Why was polygamy allowed back in the “old days?”
Dear Gramps, Non-members I talk to often ask about the plural marriages performed back in the "old days." Usually they ask about the "why," why was there such a command given and why was it discontinued. Up until now I never thought about asking anyone that knows...
What does the term “patriarch of the home” mean?
Hi Gramps, A little while ago in High Priests lesson time, we spoke about families. It was mentioned in general terms about the "patriarch of the home" and I mentioned that this title was something that could only be used when a man had been sealed to his wife in the...
Could you explain D&C 2:2and what it means by turning the hearts?
Gramps, Could you please explain what is meant by the scripture in D&C 2:2 "And he shall plant in the hearts of the children the promises made to the fathers, and the hearts of the children shall turn to their fathers? When I was in seminary, I was told that this...
Is it possible to progress from one kingdom to another?
Gramps, A newly returned missionary said that his mission presisdent told him that there was no place in the scriptures or Church doctrine that said one couldn't progress from on kingdom to another. It was always my understanding that whatever kingdom you went to that...
How do I convince my friend of the truth when his thoughts are that reasonable doubt can be determined by evidences not feelings?
Dear Gramps, How would you respond to this feedback that I receive from a good friend who is "Christian." "I would be interested in discussing at your leisure with you Mormonism as we have briefly in the past. Christianity and Mormonism, as most religions, are...
