How do I relieve my fears after attending the temple for the first time?
Question Gramps, I have read a lot of your advice on your website and I really respect your opinions and trust your knowledge of the Church; that is why I am contacting you today. I was baptized into the LDS church on October 20th 2007, and on November 7th 2008 I went...
What happens when a couple gets a temple divorce?
Question Gramps, What happens when a couple gets a temple divorce? We should understand that there is no such thing as a temple divorce. Is what we refer to as a temple divorce in fact a cancellation of temple sealing? Robin Answer Robin, Many...
What the Word of Wisdom Prohibits
Dear Gramps, I was helping my dad bring in some new green tea into the house and he said I could have a case of it. I said “sorry I won’t drink it.” He just looked on and said, “Why not?” I said, “Its against the Word of Wisdom.” We got into a big discusion and he in...
Tribe of Benjamin
Dear Gramps, In my patriarchal blessing, I’m told that my blessings and assignments are through the tribe of Benjamin. So far, my research hasn’t told me much of Benjamin. What would my assignments and blessings be? My husband is of Ephraim and he knows perfectly well...
Strength to Overcome our Negative Habits
Dear Gramps, I have a close friend that has tried to quit smoking so she can be baptised and can’t suceed at it. She is getting so discouraged that she feels like an outsider and is pulling away from attending church. She belives in the truth but because of her...
Bible, a Book of Books
Dear Gramps, wanted two know why the Mormon and other faith have two bibles i know my bible does say any thing about this mr. smith and my bible clearly say you should not add or take one word or . from the bibble and yes even the old king james bible does say any...
Dealing with Santa Claus in our Families
Dear Gramps, Sometime ago, I was having a discussion with my seminary teacher (also a former Bishop) about lying, and how he told us it was wrong. I remember asking him if it was wrong to lie to your children about Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny, and his reply was,...
What is True Love?
Dear Gramps, Thanks for your columns! I am 52 and divorced. My ex-husband and I still love each other, but I am active again and won’t have sex with him. He tries to manipulate me into it, and then argues, threatens me with needing to go to other women, etc. What...
Is President a Priesthood Office?
Dear Gramps Is there an office of President in Melchizedek Priesthood? In first printing of Bible Dictionary and on lds.org under Melchizedek Priesthood we find “From latter-day revelation we learn that within the Melchizedek Priesthood are the offices of elder,...
Blessings of the Great Patriarchs
Dear Gramps, My Patriarchal Blessing states that I will “have the blessings of the great patriarchs” and “the yearnings of Abraham.” Could I please get a little clarification on these. And I know that these, as well as all blessings are contingent on our personal...
