How can we truly come unto Christ when we are commanded to pray to the Father rather than directly to Christ?
Dear Gramps, We are instructed throughout the scriptures to “Come unto Christ” and get our lives resolved through Him. Yet, I find it frustrating that I am to only address the Father in my prayers. I feel this constant struggle to really, truly, come unto Christ, yet...
Did the atonement of the Savior also pay for the sins of the rebellious one third part of the hosts of heaven who chose to follow Satan rather than the Savior?
Dear Gramps, I understand that the Atonement was a physical and spiritual payment that Jesus Christ made for all of God’s children. He paid for our bodies overcoming death unconditionally, and paid for our spirits overcoming sin conditionally upon our faith,...
Since Jewish law does not sanction divorce, why is it allowed in the Mormon Church?
Gramps, I shared your answer to the question of divorce with a friend of mine who believes that God’s law forbids divorce. He answered this way “I believe the context says that “putting away” and “divorce” are the same thing because it goes on to say that there is a...
Was at least part of the Savior’s suffering related to his death on the cross?
Hi Gramps. I have a question about the Savior’s atonement. I am confused about some parts of it. Jesus died for our sins. He died on the cross. But many people died on the cross. It was the Roman’s cruel common punishment. I know that the Savior atoned for our sins in...
How do you make family prayer a priority and why should you?
Question Dear Gramps, How do you make family prayer a priority, and why should you? Sam Answer Dear Sam, I assume that you are referring specifically to family prayer as opposed to private personal prayer. But in case you are not, here are some reasons why one...
Why do so many people think that the Mormon Church is so bad?
Dear Gramps, Why do some people think Mormons are so bad? or weird. I really don’t understand why people judge Mormons all the time? Lauren Dear Lauren, The Mormon Church, or the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is the veritable kingdom of God on the...
Would there be a problem of wearing a goatee if one were called to be a branch president in the Mormon Church?
Dear Gramps, I have recently been called as second counselor in the branch presidency. I have a well kept goatee. I have had it for 10 years. I don’t keep it as any sign of rebellion or disrespect but because, my wife and myself both like the look. Nobody has told me...
Was Joseph Smith a gentile?
Gramps, 3rd Nephi 15-23: And they understood me not that I said they shall hear my voice; and they understood me not that the Gentiles should not at any time hear my voice—that I should not manifest myself unto them save it were by the Holy Ghost. Would this not...
What am I doing wrong that keeps me from gaining a strong testimony of the gospel?
Hi Gramps, I have been ordained a priest in the Mormon Church. Do you think it is possible to have angels minister unto me?? I need so much help, especially spiritually. Furthermore, I don’t really think I have a testimony of the Church, I’m not sure, I’m 16 years old...
What should I do about my daughter’s boyfriend’s misbehavior?
Dear Gramps, I am the mother of a 15 year old daughter. She has a 15 year old male friend who comes from an LDS home that has VERY strict rules and dominating parents. Because of various issues at home, her friend feels his parents don’t love him and he says they...
