Oct 10, 2007 | Bible, Jesus Christ, Mormon Doctrine, Pearl of Great Price, Satan
Gramps, There are several instances in Genesis that refer to the thigh in making promises (24:2, 24:9, 32:25, 47:25). What is the significance of the thigh in these passages? Also Genesis 3:15 (and Moses 4:21) is the scripture about the serpent bruising his heel and...
Oct 10, 2007 | God, Obedience
Dear Gramps, My 8 year old grandson asked me today why is cussing bad? I gave him an answer, but I’d like to hear yours. I’m sure it’s better than mine. Carolan, from Hesperia, California Dear Carolan, I doubt very much that I could give a better answer to your...
Oct 9, 2007 | Temples, Worthiness
Gramps, I was wondering what ceremony long white underclothes is used by men in the Mormon religion. My boyfriend is a Mormon, but won’t explain it to me. I am Catholic. Raven, from Brownsville, Texas Dear Raven, The inner garments that are worn by all of the...
Oct 9, 2007 | Divorce, Family, Happiness, Love, Marriage
Question Dear Gramps, I was married to a man for almost 11 years. We actually dated since the time I was 16 years old. We divorced back in 2005. I think part of the problem for me was that I got married young and never got to live on my own and experience life and...
Oct 7, 2007 | Current issues
Gramps, The word Gentile means not Jewish. All people in their patriarchal blessings are part of the tribes of Israel. Are we as Christians Jews or Gentiles? Mark, from South Bend, Indiana Dear Mark, You’re right. Those who are impressed by the Spirit of the Lord to...
Oct 7, 2007 | Missionary Work, Temples, Youth Issues
Dear Gramps, I just received my mission call to the Argentina Cordoba mission. I have two questions. 1) What can I expect to experience in Argentina as a missionary? 2) How can I prepare to enter the temple with the right spirit? Ian, from Fullerton, California Dear...
Oct 6, 2007 | Bible, Doctrine & Covenants, Life's Lessons
Hi Gramps, My question that I would like some insight on is from D&C 63:17 and D&C 76:103. I believe these scriptures are describing those people who will inhabit the telestial kingdom. The phrase I don’t quite understand is “whosoever loves and makes a lie.”...
Oct 6, 2007 | Natural Phenomena, World History
Question Dear Gramps, I am firmly aware that we are to accept the admonitions of all prophets and apostles which I’m very grateful for in this day and age. However, there is one man that I am very curious about– Nostradamus. He was not a religious prophet, and spoke...
Oct 5, 2007 | Current issues
Question Hi Gramps, I am of the belief and understanding that wives are entitled to receive revelation for their families. Our friend’s husband does not believe this. Do you have any scriptures that would support this? I know that there were a few very...
Oct 4, 2007 | Current issues
Dear Gramps, I think I remember you saying that those that die are right here on this planet. We can’t see them but my question is can they see us? Joan, from Universal City, Texas Dear Joan, Indeed, the post-mortal spirits can see into mortality. Their vision...
