Mar 6, 2016 | Faith, Jesus Christ, Self Worth
Question Gramps, How can I know when I am worthy to and have sufficient faith to receive the Second Comforter? Yearning Answer Dear Yearning, Receiving the Second Comforter, or parting the veil and conversing with the Lord face to face, comes with...
May 19, 2015 | 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...
Oct 9, 2014 | Current issues, Faith
Question Gramps. Is there a reference that people with the Spirit of Christ and filled with the Holy Ghost can heal people with faith? My granddaughter who is on a mission got this question and needs an answer. I told her that LDS do not have a lock on faith...
Jun 16, 2014 | Faith, Life's Lessons
Question Dear Gramps, I have been in middle school for 2 years now. It has gotten pretty hard so for 8th grade I am going to be home schooled. I know that even though I am not at school, temptations will still follow, and I really want to be prepared to hold...
Jan 31, 2014 | Faith, Personal Revelation
Question Gramps, I have a friend who feels that people of all religions want their religion to be true so badly that they convince themselves that their religion is true. He feels that any spirit or power felt by an individual is caused by a strong internal...
Jan 7, 2014 | Faith, Obedience
Question Gramps, Could you have the faith Heber C. Kimball had? First he was asked to share his wife with Joseph Smith. He agrees only to be told it was a test of faith. Then after passing that test he is asked to give his 14 year old daughter up to marry...
Dec 24, 2013 | Faith, Life's Lessons, Obedience
Question Gramps, I have been taught (and it is in the Book of Mormon too) that if members of the church fall away from the gospel they cannot inherit the Celestial kingdom even if they repent after this life. Is this true? If so, than aren’t we better off...
Nov 12, 2013 | Faith, Family, Marriage, Mormon Faith
Question Gramps, I read your answer to the guy who was worried about being an angel only. I have a friend who was sealed to her husband and has two kids. He was lost tragically in a car accident. She has had trouble dating LDS men, They do not wish to pursue...
Jun 24, 2013 | Faith, Holy Ghost, Life's Lessons
Dear Gramps, How can I be certain the feelings I get are from the spirit? I’ve lately discovered I can cry on command, and generally feel a burning when I do. The same things happen when I conjure up powerful, positive emotions, even if they are not related to...
Jun 22, 2013 | Bible, Doctrine & Covenants, Faith
How to make your calling and election sure. Bonnie _______________ Bonnie, In order to answer your question directly, and without writing a short research paper, the answer to your question is found in thoroughly understanding two different passages: 2 Peter 1:5-12...
