Jul 4, 2010 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I have some friends that ask why Mormons have no crosses at church, or dont believe in wearing them around their neck. Can you please help me? Thanks. Johnny Answer Dear Johnny, The cross signifies the death of Jesus. We like...
Jul 4, 2010 | Death, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, What is the Church’s stand regarding burial? Is it better to have the traditional burial if cremation is not required where you live? Phyllis Answer Dear Phyllis, Although the Church takes no official position on the manner of the...
Jul 4, 2010 | Miracles, Temples
Gramps, I have been reading a book of Temple Manifestations. There is a section relating to baptism in the Temples. A phrase was used of baptism and confirmation for the healing of the sick. It describes how endowed members would go to the Temple and be...
Jul 4, 2010 | Current issues, Marriage, Temples, Testimony, Worthiness
Gramps, My wife and I have been married for 3 years. We have both been married before. I had a Temple Marriage but she has never been to the temple. She has been treated very poorly buy a couple of bishops in the past and has had a very difficult time getting over it....
Jul 4, 2010 | Blessings, Current issues, Faith, Family, Obedience
Dear Gramps, My patriarchal blessing promises me (depending upon my faithfulness and obedience of course) that my children will be sealed to me while I sojourn on this earth. I am 59 years old and a single parent. My children are grown and have testimonies, but both...
Jul 4, 2010 | Bible, Book of Mormon, Current issues, Doctrine & Covenants, Mormon Policy, Pearl of Great Price
Gramps, I have 2 sons in the military service. They were given servicemen scriptures which contain Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price. Why don’t they also get the King James Bible? Linda, from Idaho Dear Linda, The bible is...
Jul 4, 2010 | Bible, Current issues, Holy Ghost, Obedience
[emailaddress] Hey Gramps, When the scriptures talk about the “natural man” are they referring to our human nature, as opposed to the divine nature that Peter talks about in 2 Peter 1:4? Thanks, Noah, from Utah Dear Noah, I guess it depends on what you...
Jul 4, 2010 | Current issues
Dear Gramps, I am an institute student in Kalamazoo, Michigan. (Yes, there really is a Kalamazoo š) and we have loved your insights and have watched and followed you closely in Mormon Town. (Did your mother tell you as mine did, that you are always being watched? š)...
Jul 4, 2010 | Book of Mormon, Church History
Question Gramps, I don’t understand why some of the original witnesses (of the plates) of the Book of Mormon left the Church, but never recanted their testimony. If they saw the plates, and knew they were authentic, how could they leave? If this is too lengthy...
Jul 4, 2010 | Book of Mormon, Current issues
Gramps, I know people who would like to trap LDS people by asking questions that they might not know the answers to. One man said he had an original Book of Mormon. He asked a sister if there had been any changes in the Book of Mormon over the years. She answered no,...
