Confessing Ones Sins
Dear Gramps, Lately I’ve been unsure about something regarding sin. If you’ve committed a lets say sexual sin by viewing pornography and eventually masturbating, is that a serious enough sin to have to speak with your Bishop/Stake President? Or would it be okay to...
How Did Moroni Die?
Dear Gramps, Did Moroni die as noted in the book “Mormon Bathroom Reader”? (page 104) Julie Dear Julie, Since Moroni was the last writer of the Book of Mormon, there was no one left to report whether Moroni died or was taken into heaven as was Elijah and others. ...
Joining the LDS Church – Is there a place for someone like me?
Question Dear Gramps, I am an unmarried, childless 46 year old Afro-American female, who is spiritually lost. I have always been drawn to the LDS Church but is there a place for someone like me? The words “Which Church Is Right?” are all I think about. Can you help?...
Struggling to become Worthy of the Temple
Dear Gramps, I have tried to live my life they way I should and I continue to have problems and all. What should I do? I have tried to change and everything, but I still cannot get a temple recommend, Gramps I have a hard time getting to church and all, but I want to...
Is it okay to text and email someone of the opposite sex once married?
Question Dear Gramps, My husband and I were talking to my in laws, and they told my husband it wasn’t appropriate for him to be talking to his friends who are girls that are married. That he is not supposed to text or call or email them. They said it can open doors to...
Living together as friends
Dear Gramps, I have an old friend who is staying with me as a paying houseguest until he can get another job and get a place of his own. If he is taking the discussions and wishes to be baptized why can’t he do so while paying to stay at my house? He is no more than...
Can interfaith relationships work?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been getting to know and going out on dates with this great guy who is active in his Mormon church. We are both 28 and single. I am Baptist and don't understand a lot about the Mormon faith. My question is what is the best way to further a...
Did Christ’s atonement also include other worlds?
Question Hi gramps! As we know, God and the Saviour with the help of many others created the earth and many other worlds. My questions is:Did our Saviour's Atonement also include the other worlds? Thank you gramps for your time to answer. Marie Answer...
Burial Clothes
Dear Gramps, Being a member of the lds church and never have had a temple recommend-what type of attire should i be buried in? Barbara Dear Barbara, I would recommend that whatever is traditional for your society would be best. Also you should consider what you look...
Perfection in the Resurrection
Dear Gramps, I heard someone say once that those people with tattoos will still have their tattoos after the resurrection. The reason being that they chose to put those markings on their body. Is this true doctrine? Sam Dear Sam, We read in Alma the 11th chapter...
