How long is grief supposed to last?
Question Hello, I lost my mother to a vicious brain tumor almost four years ago. My grief still catches me unawares, and can overwhelm me to the point that I just sob. I know that death is supposed to sting, but is it supposed to be this bad after this long? My...
Where is the record that God went to the ends of heaven when Christ was on the cross?
Question Gramps, Where does it say that God had to go to the end of the heavens to withstand the pain of Christ when he was crucified? Diana Answer Dear Diana, I would like to apologize for taking a little long to answer this question. I had to do...
Why doesn’t the Church speak out against the death penalty?
Question Gramps, If murder is an unpardonable sin, why does the Church not speak out against the death penalty? Why are they so okay with it? The leaders have said that it's something they would rather leave up to the state/country, but that doesn't make any...
As a YW, how do I find peace in my ward?
Question Hi gramps, I love the church so much, but I’m struggling to find peace in my ward. I’m a young woman, so I am with all the other girls my age. Every single one of them is so mean, and make me feel so alone and insecure. I’ve started to become inactive,...
Do I need to avoid all video games that are rated “T”?
Question Gramps, If a video game that is rated T is only rated T because of an optional thing, is it rated T if you don't do that optional thing? Like playing just dance and it only has that one song with a swear word and that makes it rated T because of that...
Why won’t my mother help me improve my relationship with God?
Question Hi Gramps, I was born into the LDS church but left when I was 15 years old.. Fast forward to 2019. I'm now 46 and I want to improve my relationship with Elohim. I ring my mother who is very active in the LDS church to ask questions and all I get is...
Is Maca acceptable?
Question Gramps, Is Maca acceptable? Brent Answer Dear Brent, I assume your question is in regards to “maca root”, also called “Peruvian ginseng”. It’s a supplement that is growing in popularity, and it’s users claim that it can help with all...
Why aren’t talks in Church given by leadership and teaching how to be saved?
Question Gramps, As an investigator I have attended the local church on three occasions. Two of those meetings following the sacrament was a time of testimony and one was a time of four talks by members. I never heard a "sermon" from any of the "leadership" and...
Would a career in modeling be acceptable for a young Latter-day Saint?
Question Dear Gramps, I want to know what the church policy/standard is concerning females wishing to pursue a career in modeling? What guidelines can young women following with regards to fashion when on the runway or shooting pictures? Desperately needs an...
Why was Melchizedek called a Prince of Peace in the Book of Mormon?
Question Dear Gramps In Alma 13 it states that Melchizedek was regarded as the Prince of Peace. Isn’t that a title we give to Jesus? Is Melchizedek the same person as Jesus? Confused Answer Dear Confused, You are right, that is a title that we...
