Question   Gramps, I have been a member for over a year now. I liked the moments leading to my baptism and a few months after that. I could feel people genuinely interested in my family. I was wondering why does interest fade so quickly ? Why do they not call us...

Question   Gramps, If I have done everything I need to do to repent (and the bishop has verified that I've done everything I need to) why do I still remember and feel guilty about what i've done? Kay   Answer   Dear Kay, Sometimes the hardest thing for...

Question   Gramps, What happens if you break the law of chastity and repent to God but don't confess to the bishop/branch pres? I want to fully repent but I just can't confess to the branch president... it's too embarrassing and awkward. My branch president knows...

Question   Dear Gramps, I really, REALLY need you to answer this question, and not shy away from it. What is the difference between a library (city, county or school) that offers access of copyrighted works to the general public, and an individual who uploads...

Question   Gramps, Among the many prophetic words that have been preserved from Adam to Moroni that inspire uplift and strengthen ones life,  I have asked myself from time to time that it seems that some of the most challenging experiences in one's life can be...

Question   Gramps, There is a lot of hoopla going on about stem cell research, embryos, cloning ect.  What is the church standing on these issues? Nate   Answer   Nate, The church has not taken a formal position on this matter. "The First Presidency of...

Question   Hello Gramps! I am a recent convert to the wonderful Church and have a growing testimony of the Church. I had a quick question however. Time and time again, anti-mormons will use physical evidence - such as steel, horses, etc. against the Church. I...

Question   Dear Gramps, I have a question about the Word of Wisdom. My question is, why does the LDS Church pick and choose which parts of the Word of Wisdom is to be obeyed and which is not?  For example meat is supposed to be consumed sparingly and only in...

Question   Dear Gramps, Once when my mom was really sick, and our family was short on money, my dad called up a new member of our ward who was a medical doctor, and asked him if he could write her a prescription.  This new brother became angry and told my dad to...

Question   Gramps, I do wish to understand Joseph Smith better as a person and his nature and personality. Are there any books or diaries that you recommend? I've read Joseph Smith history a lot, but some other sources would be amazing. Mauri Answer   Dear...

Question   Gramps, We take the sacrament every Sunday. But if we have the priesthood (worthy holders) in our home, can we have the Sacrament as a family group as we meet and discuss scriptures? Sometimes that's twice a week. Is there a rule prohibiting that? If...

Question   Dear Gramps, I have to admit that no matter how difficult and or profound, you always manage to give answers to all those various questions from all around the world. Several months ago I sent a question about the sealed portion of the plates. There...

Question   Hello Gramps! I have been a bit frustrated over this past month. My grandfather proposed to a woman who he has known for quite some time, but only recently did he start dating her. It troubles me, especially because my grandmother died a little over a...

Question   Gramps, Jesus is continually referred to as a "carpenter" (woodworker).  However, I find no reference to the Savior actually working with wood.  If anything, Christ was probably a mason, as nearly all of his references and parables seem to focus on...