Where does the “take a rib and make a helpmeet” come from concerning Adam and Eve?
Dear Gramps, OK, if Adam brought his wife with him to the earth...and into the Garden of Eden....and was made as all the rest of us (journal of discourse reference) then, where does the "cause a deep sleep to come upon him...take a rib...make a helpmeet" come...
Are some things I’ve heard about marriage just Mormon myths?
Question Dear Gramps, This old maid here is a little bit confused about a few things that people told me about marriage. Being single I decided to ask you to tell me if these are "myths" or fact. While living in Greece, someone mentioned in a conversation that the...
What is the Church’s view of bi-racial marriages?
Gramps, Could you please tell me the church's view of bi-racial marriages? Thank you. Anonymous, from Idaho Dear Anonymous, I can't quote you the Church's official view on interracial marriage, but the following comment made by President Spencer W. Kimball to Indian...
How can one ever know if they have been truly forgiven by God?
Gramps, How can one ever know if they have been truly forgiven by God? I can't seem to forgive myself. My spouse won't write a letter for me to go to the Temple, I have asked. He supports me in serving my Father in Heaven, but said he is not ready for this commitment....
Is it appropriate to attending “Christenings?”
Dear Gramps, I know a number of members who have attended 'Christenings' at the request of friends or family. I have always turned down such invitations as I always think of the statement by Mormon that infant baptism is an abomination in the sight of God. Am I right...
How can I break a habit?
Dear Gramps, I have a habit that I cannot get rid of! I've tried everything I could think of, even everything the bishop can think of, and I still don't seem cured! Most of them work at least for a few days then I start feeling like I'm cured & that's when I start...
How can I mend a broken relationship with my son and his family?
Question Dear Gramps: I am a grieving mother of a 31 year-old son who is married and has three children. We are strong members of the church and so is he and his family. Two years ago we had a disagreement with him and have apologized for our part several times...
Why do I cry when I feel the spirit?
Gramps, Why do I cry when I feel the spirit? BJ, from Utah Dear BJ, To be in the presence of the Holy Spirit is a highly emotional experience. His spirit speaks to our spirit. When we get in touch with our spiritual selves so that the spirit rather than the desires of...
Why were Adam and Eve given conflicting commands?
Gramps, I had a question come up in my 16-17 year old Sunday school class that I am having difficulties answering. We where talking about the two forms of death physical and spiritual, when one of my young students me asked about Adam and Eve and the two commandments...
As a 20 year old, is it normal to get very scared as marriage gets closer to becoming a reality?
Dear Gramps, I am wondering what some of your thoughts are on marriage. I'm 20 years old and about to make that very important decision. We've dated over a year. Is it normal to get very scared as marriage becomes real and as I discuss it with my boyfriend? I know he...
