Jun 30, 2014 | Priesthood
Question Gramps, Are there any scriptures where God says only men can be ordained to the Priesthood? Chuck Answer Hi Chuck, There are no specific scriptures that explicitly say this. If there were it would be less of a controversial subject, of...
Jun 29, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Church History
Question Gramps, i just want to ask how far is the Sacred Grove to the Smith’s house? rr Answer Dear RR, It’s been some years since I’ve been myself. You’ll be pleased to know the sacred grove is just a short walk away...
Jun 28, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues
Question Gramps, Is asking questions regarding doctrine and policy considered apostasy? I question sometimes but I don’t want to be considered an apostate. Bryan Answer Bryan, I received your question today. I don’t know if this...
Jun 28, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Afterlife, Marriage
Question Will single sisters be able to marry in the Celestial Kingdom? Gary Answer Gary, Single sisters will be given the opportunity for marriage. But they will not marry in the Celestial Kingdom. In order to obtain the highest degree of the...
Jun 27, 2014 | Church History
Question Gramps, I was preparing a talk for church and read in a book called “Our Latter-Day Hymns” by Karen Lynn Davidson that Eliza R. Snow was married to the Prophet Joseph Smith while writing the hymn “Oh My Father”. That got me...
Jun 26, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Family
Question Gramps, My granddaughter has stolen a considerable amount of money from me. I can’t prove it but I am sure she did. I asked her about it. Her comment was “how can you accuse your own granddaughter?” I don’t know what to do at...
Jun 25, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, God, Satan
Question Gramps, Why would God, being all knowing, create a soul that would he knew would become the devil? You probably don’t know the answer because I don’t think anyone does but do you have a theory? Jake Answer Hi Jake,...
Jun 24, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Etymology
Question Dear Gramps, Where did the phrase, “This too, shall pass” come from? It sounds Book of Mormon, or at least LDS in the spirit of what it conveys, but I can’t find it in the scriptures. It is used very often by people within and...
Jun 24, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Forgiveness, Repentance
Question Gramps, In light of today’s news regarding Kate Kelly’s (Ordain Women) excommunication, do you think that it was too harsh? I felt like she was only questioning and sharing her opinion. What do you think? Grace Answer Grace,...
Jun 24, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Love, Marriage
Question Gramps, I am not a Mormon but am just starting a relationship with a man that is LDS. I have read some literature on the topic but could you please tell me if there is anything out of the norm (as per other religions) with regards to the Mormon faith?...