Nov 13, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Priesthood
Question Gramps, What do you think about the 144,000 and will they be translated beings ? Russell Answer Russell, About the number 12, “The Lost Language of Symbolism” by Alonzo Gaskill, says, “The number twelve is a symbol for...
Nov 11, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, LDS Church
Question Gramps, Years ago, I heard Barbara Smith, (the Relief Society President at that time) says that the Church of Jesus Christ didn’t support women in combat. I was wondering if that was still true. Judy Answer Dear Judy, Let me start off by...
Nov 10, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Forgiveness
Question Gramps, If I can still remember my sins, even if I have repented, does it mean I have not been forgiven? Lesley Answer Dear Lesley, I think that at some point or another, most of the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
Nov 5, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Word of Wisdom
Question Gramps, I am a convert to the church and was heavily into coffee and tea and even immersed into the culture before I quit and joined the church. I switched to all natural, low sugar energy drinks and yerba mate. I am dependent on caffeine despite...
Oct 27, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Church History
Question Gramps, What is meant by temple being reared in New Jerusalem in this generation? The revelation was given 179 years ago, so obviously no one from that generation is still alive, and the temple hasn’t been built yet. Thanks. Tom Answer...
Oct 24, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Forgiveness
Question Gramps, I’ve kept my temple recommend current for several years with absolute confidence in my standing before the Lord. I’m bipolar and when feeling depressed (Mania) I start to dwell of the past and my teen years two decades ago. I think of how...
Oct 23, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Jesus Christ, Prophets
Question Gramps, Was there a prophet in the on the earth at the time of the Saviour’s birth. Elizabeth Answer Hi Elizabeth, Thank you for your question. The answer to your question is – yes. One can read the account of the prophet, on...
Oct 11, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Faith
Question Gramps, Why are we called a covenant people? Mike Answer Hello Mike, This is a great question. Thank you for coming to Gramps for answers. Typically, I would answer the question as I understand it using scripture or official talks from...
Oct 9, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps I was told that last year the Prophet Russell M Nelson and the brethren declared an end to the home teaching practice the way we had known it. Why do my former home teaches still want to come over at the same time to my house every month? Robert...
Oct 8, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Addictions, God, Trials
Question Dear Gramps, I need help. I wrote you before about being gay and angry at Heavenly Father about it. I’m an alcoholic and I’m so afraid that Heavenly Father has given up on me. I have a lot of problems and I don’t know how I can ever come back. I don’t...