Was it hard or easy for Christ to withstand temptation?
Question Dear Gramps, Because of his great strength, was it hard or easy for Christ to withstand temptation while he was on the earth? If it was hard, then is it still hard for him now? If not, what has changed? Will Answer Dear Will, It is my opinion that the...
Can you please clarify the meaning of Matthew 9:14-17 for me?
Dear Gramps, I am reading in Matthew Chapter 9 verse 14 through 17.Can you please clarify the meaning of these verses for me? Paul, Stillwater New York Dear Paul, Fasting, of course, requires a bit of self discipline. But the fasting required by the Lord is not just...
How come the converted Lamanites were forgiven for their murders when today a convicted murderer can’t even be baptized?
Gramps, How come after the 200 stripling warriors’ fathers learned about the gospel they were forgiven for the murders they committed but now if someone has murdered and then learned about the gospel, they still can’t be forgiven?(Don’t worry I haven’t killed anyone,...
My entire life I’ve been shy and suffer from social anxiety. What should I do to overcome this anxiety?
Dear Gramps, My entire life I’ve been shy and suffer from social anxiety. I make friends easily, but I feel extremely uncomfortable with groups of people. If I’m asked to give a talk in church, I get nervous to the point that I would rather eat dog food than give that...
I am a new member of the Mormon Church. When I told my ex teacher from my former church that I was in love with Jesus, she told me that I had a dirty mind. Would you think such a thing?
Question Dear Gramps, Hi, I am John. Before I be a Mormon I was from a charismatic church. One day I told my ex church female leader that I love Jesus so much, He is my bridegroom and I am his bride. He is my lover, my Saviour, my friend, my Lord and I am in...
How can I get rid of terrible feelings of bitterness towards God for not intervening in the in the many difficulties I am experiencing?
Dear Gramps, How can I get rid of terrible feelings of bitterness towards God for not intervening in the loss of my wife, my children, my career and the educational goal I had almost reached but can no longer afford due to crushing child support and alimony payments....
Can you rationalize the difference between the religious and the scientific concepts of when man appeared on the earth?
Gramps, I have been wondering what time frame Neanderthal man or (Cave Man) were on the Earth? I’ve studied Anthropology and they make it out like it was millions of years ago? But I know what it says in the scriptures when Heavenly Father asked Jesus and Michael if...
What does the word “glory” mean?
Dear Gramps, What does it mean to have the glory? i.e. Lucifer wanted the glory and Christ wanted the glory to go to the Father. Grant and Rachel, from Stansbury Park, Utah Dear Grant and Rachel, From Matthew 6:13— And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from...
Can you comment on the demographics of the Book of Mormon people?
Dear Gramps, The other day I was asked a question about the demographics in the Book of Mormon, and I was hoping that you could help with an answer to the question. This person told me that she believes that the population growth that is discussed in the Book of...
How can I help my friend who is falling away from the Mormon Church without hurting his feelings?
Dear Gramps, I have a friend who I am afraid is falling away from the Mormon Church. I have heard him bear his testimony many times, but when I talk to him in a small group setting he isn’t the same. I recently heard him say he doesn’t really have a reason to come to...
