Jun 22, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Prayer
Question Gramps, If I fast and/or pray that someone who is ill may have health restored, but the will of the God is that that person not be healed, does that mean that my fasting/prayer was for the intent to change God’s will? And does His will change...
May 19, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Blessings, Faith
Question Dear Gramps, If a person fasts for more than one concern at the same time, does it dilute or diminish the power or help that could be available were we to fast for any one of those concerns individually? Robert Answer Hi Robert, I suspect...
May 9, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Obedience
Question Gramps, I have read many questions and comments in various forums including lds.org, and have yet to find someone else having the same thought about fasting that I have. Is the idea of refraining from fasting all together or partial abstaining,...
Jun 10, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Faith
Question Gramps, If I’ve opened a fast, what are the consequences if I forget that I’m fasting and then eat something? Chris Answer Hi Chris, Let’s take a moment and consider the purposes of fasting. First, we are showing...
Jan 1, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Blessings
Question Dear Gramps, I’ve got a question about f. I can see putting forth the effort to fast and all of the pain and suffering that goes along with it in order to obtain a blessing. Sort of like a sacrifice we make for the blessing. But what if the blessing is...
Jun 7, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Callings
I know the law of fasting is a law that applies to all the church members. But at the same time, it is not required for entering the temple or to have Church callings. How serious is not fasting in the Church? Could someone be called as Stake President or a Bishop...
Jul 13, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Offerings
Dear gramps, If you chew a piece of gum, is it breaking a fast? Thanks. Anna, from Washington Dear Anna, Fasting has a dual purpose. One purpose is to provide funds for the care of the poor, and the other purpose is to increase our spirituality by the practice of...
Feb 3, 2009 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Offerings
Question Dear Gramps I saw your articles on fast offerings on your website and agree with everything but have one additional question. I have heard from a couple of people that they have been told in yea’s past that our generosity in fast offerings should increase as...
