Jan 31, 2012 | Life's Lessons, Obedience, Prayer, Temples
Question Dear Gramps, My job that I have been at for many years now requires me to work on Sunday. I have Friday and Saturday off. I have a Temple calling as a Patron. I now have the option to switch to Sunday/Monday off. I love my calling and have kept myself worthy...
Jan 29, 2012 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, According to you, is it allowed to pray to our Heavenly Mother? Can we talk to her as we talk to our Heavenly Father? Thank you in advance for any help you may provide. Ric Answer Dear Ric, We need to be very careful when we...
Jan 27, 2012 | Current issues
Question Gramps, A friend of mine said the other day that it appears you have to have a PHD to be an apostle these days. What happened to the idea of the humble being selected to a high ranking office in the church. John Answer Of the fifteen current apostles,...
Jan 25, 2012 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Will some of the Saints be called to go inherit certain lands and areas of ancient Israel? Doug Answer Doug, At the dedication of the Kirtland Temple, Joseph Smith prayed for “mercy upon the children of Jacob, that...
Jan 24, 2012 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps. Here is a question that came to my mind during the past couple of weeks. I have been taught that all living beings on the Earth have spirits. Heavenly Father and Heavenly Mother are the parents of all of our spirits. Who are the parents, if any,...
Jan 23, 2012 | Current issues, Priesthood
Question Gramps, Doctrine and Covenants 121:21 says that all generations of the sinners who reject the prophets shall not hold the priesthood. The way I understand was that no matter a parent’s choice, men are free to choose for themselves. Please...
Jan 22, 2012 | Baptism, Jesus Christ, Priesthood
Question Hello Gramps, First I would like to thank you for your time in answering my question. A friend asked me why you need the Priesthood authority to be baptized? I am a Mormon and feel I don’t have the correct answer for her. I can’t locate anything...
Jan 21, 2012 | Church History, Joseph Smith
Question Gramps, I understand there is four versions of the First Vision. I know about the one in the Pearl of Great Price, but heard that there was one by the Prophet’s own hand earlier. If you know, where can I find it? Elliot Answer Elliot, Dean C....
Jan 18, 2012 | Bible, Second Coming
Question Gramps, Where in the scriptures does it tell us that in the last days good will be seen as evil and evil as good? Rich Answer Dear Rich, In a world increasingly characterized by moral confusion, the teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ...
Jan 17, 2012 | Bible, Prophets
Question Gramps, Who were the “Sons of the Prophets” mentioned in 2 Kings? Loren Answer Loren, Little is known of the Sons of the prophets. Scholars tend to equate this group with the “company of the prophets” featured in 2 Samuel...
