What does it mean to be a pure Israelite?

What does it mean to be a pure Israelite?

Jan 9, 2026 | Family Roots

Question   Dear Gramps, What does it mean t be a pure Israelite? Thank you, M.S.E.   Answer   M.S.E., The words “Jew” and “Gentile” originate in ancient Israelite history. Biblically, a “Jew” refers to descendants of the kingdom of Judah, while...
Will I have to deal with my depression in the next life?

Will I have to deal with my depression in the next life?

Jan 4, 2026 | Depression

Question   Hi Gramps, I have been suffering from depression and anxiety most of my life.  I don’t know if the Lord will remove it in this life or the next. It has been a struggle for me as well as for my marriage. I love Elder Holland’s talk from a...
Should we make New Year’s resolutions and if so, why?

Should we make New Year’s resolutions and if so, why?

Jan 1, 2026 | Holidays

Question   Gramps, Should we make New Year’s resolutions, and how do we keep them? Pam   Answer   Pam, The swirl of a new year often brings with it the excitement of fresh starts, a blank calendar, and a determination to improve ourselves. We make...
Why did the Priesthood need to be restored?

Why did the Priesthood need to be restored?

Dec 31, 2025 | Priesthood

Question   Gramps, I have read somewhere that there has always been a Melchizedek Priesthood holder on the Earth. This makes partial sense to me and helps explain how Lehi apparently had this priesthood. It seems likely that this has been true for much of...
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