I’m a recently baptized member of the Church, and don’t feel that I really fit in. Will that ever change for me?
Question Hi Gramps, Just a quick question– I’ve been a member of the Mormon Church for nearly two years now. Before I came into the church I’d been in trouble all my life kind of. No one in our family was religious. It’s been hard converting; I’ve managed to...
If I remain true and faithful, will my apostate wife be with me in the eternities?
Question Dear Gramps, My wife and I were sealed in the temple almost 11 years ago, but since that time she has fallen away from the church and says she doesn’t believe in the gospel anymore. I love my wife very much and she is a good mother and person (that is...
Can you explain what Outer Darkness is and who will spend eternity there?
Question Gramps, Can you explain what Outer Darkness is and who will spend eternity there? Samantha Answer Dear Samantha, In the eternities, after the resurrection all mankind will be relegated to one of four states or conditions. Three of these...
Do I need to pay tithing on my retirement income?
Question Dear Gramps, I’m sorry for my broken English but I read you every day. My question is: I paid full tithing when I worked but now I'm retired because I’m sick. Do I need to pay tithing on my retirement also? Pedro Answer Estimado Pedro, I...
Can you give us some perspective of the mother of young children becoming a surrogate mother to create needed income in the home?
Question Gramps, My husband and I have accumulated a great deal of debt. We know that the Mormon Church counsels its members to get out of debt and stay out. The Church also advises families that the mother should stay in the home and raise her children. My...
What happens to your spirit when you die?
Question Dear Gramps, I was wondering what happens to your spirit when you die? Where does it go? Does your spirit go to judgment after you die? Connie Answer Dear Connie, The process of death is very much like taking off a coat. The body is the...
I feel terrible about the way I treated my unruly daughter during the recent General Conference. Can you help me?
Question Dear Gramps, I am absolutely mortified and I really need some advice. Yesterday I took my two young children to the 10am General Conference session at the Mormon Church here in New Mexico--my husband being too ill to attend. My three year old had been...
Could Mary, the mother of Jesus, possibly have been the wife of our Heavenly Father in the pre-existence?
Question Gramps, I am wondering about Mother Mary. She was obviously very worthy to have been chosen to carry and bear the Son of GOD. Do you think that Mother Mary could possibly have been the wife of Our Heavenly Father is the Pre existence? Please let me...
Does the Church believe in demonic possession?
Question Gramps, You often read and hear how the Savior and his apostles and prophets cast out evil spirits… and we are taught in the Mormon Church that we will have enmity from Satan and his followers. Do Mormon Saints believe in demonic possession or not?...
Could our earth have been from a previous earth that was populated by dinosaurs?
Question Gramps, I love your wonderful, well-thought-out answers to gospel questions. I just wanted to bounce an idea off of you, concerning your response to the person who wrote in about the dinosaurs and creation. One of the scientific truths I was taught in...
