Do I need to talk to my Bishop for consuming a couple of alcoholic drinks?
Question Gramps, This past weekend I was hanging out with some friends and they brought out a bottle of vodka. None of my friends pressured me but I was genuinely curious what it would feel like and I took two shots.. I was still in control of my actions but...
What is the point of existing?
Question Gramps, What is the point of existing? Karen Answer Karen, That's an excellent question, and probably a question anyone who has ever existed will ask themselves at some point. As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of...
Is Matthew’s version of the events around Christ’s death accurate?
Question Gramps, In Matthew 27::52-53 the Savior dies and is still hanging on the cross. The veil is ripped in two and the graves open and saints witness in the city of Jerusalem. Matthew is the only gospel that mentions this phenomenal occurrence and my...
Is there a list of everything that would be against the Word of Wisdom?
Question Gramps, Where can I find a list of everything that would be against the Word of Wisdom? Rick Answer Rick, Several questions have been asked as to what is forbidden by the Word of Wisdom and whether a specific drink or substance is...
Why was Cain’s offering rejected by the Lord?
Question Dear Gramps, Please explain why Cain’s sacrifice was not acceptable to Heavenly Father but Abel’s was. Paula Answer Dear Paula, Upon the birth of Cain, Eve declared: “I have gotten a man from the Lord; wherefore he may not reject his...
How can I keep my mind clear of bad thoughts?
Question Dear Gramps, I need your help on what to do. I’ve kind of polluted my mind by accident. Some songs and movies I thought would never come back, have come back, and I get bad thoughts in my head sometimes and I feel that I can’t always control my...
Why would my husband and I get conflicting answers whether to stay together?
Question Gramps, I have been separated from my husband for a year who was excommunicated 7 months ago. I have spent a lot of time fasting and praying as well as attending the temple to know if I should stay married to him. The answer I consistently receive...
Is God responsible for our height?
Question Gramps, Is God responsible for the height that we are? I am 5'4" and have insecurities about it. I have asked a couple of pastors and no one really answers my question, and I would like to know what you think about this topic. Omar Answer...
When are we allowed to stay up late and have fun?
Question Dear Gramps, When are we supposed to stay up late and have some fun, maybe watch some movies? I come home exhausted Friday afternoon, and can't stay up because I'm too tired. I can't stay up late on Saturday night because we have church early Sunday...
What were Nephi’s trials and how did he overcome them?
Question Gramps, What were Nephi’s trials and how did he overcome them? Marissa Answer Dear Marissa, The section of 2 Nephi 4:16-35, is known as Nephi’s lament. But rather than reproducing the entire section here, let me a few excerpts therefrom...
