Nov 16, 2020 | Current issues
Question Hi Gramps, Does God prefer if we are obedient yet resentful? or disobedient and unresentful? Meaning, we do what we are “supposed” to do because we feel guilty if we don’t; or we don’t do whatever would make us feel guilty and therefore don’t have...
Nov 14, 2020 | Current issues
Question Gramps, A middle-aged woman interested in being in the New and Everlasting covenant and wants a celestial marriage and an eternal increase. She does not have the best family background, never knowing her biological father, or her siblings. She has...
Nov 10, 2020 | Current issues
Question Gramps, So I have questions about the priesthood when Peter, James and John appear to Joseph Smith. Were they in full perfect body flesh and bones? If yes, how could that be because in Nephi it says that until the second coming of Christ their dead...
Nov 8, 2020 | Mormon Doctrine
Question Gramps, Many times in the Doctrine and Covenants we are told “the gates of hell shall not prevail against you.” What does this mean? Why this imagery? Are the gates of hell a physical location or a spiritual position? Shelly Answer...
Nov 7, 2020 | Current issues, Mormon Doctrine
Question Gramps, The recent general conference was full of excellent talks and council for all of us. Which makes me wonder if we could conclude that the conference talks can be considered scripture for our day? Lloyd Answer Lloyd, The quick...
Nov 5, 2020 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I have a stake president that said he would not sign my temple recommend unless I said I believed and would follow the “ For the Strength of Youth Pamphlet.” I told him that was not a question for the temple recommend, and I believe he needs to...
Nov 3, 2020 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Have the Brethren ever said anything about having firearms for self-defense in the home? Pam Answer Dear Pam, Here is a link to a FairMormon discussion for your consideration. Consider the following as well, from History of the...
Nov 1, 2020 | Bible, Priesthood
Question Gramps, In which specific place in the bible did the 12 apostles receive the priesthood by the laying of hands from Christ? Omi Answer Omi, Let me start off by referring you to a previous answer that will answer part of yours: When did...
Oct 31, 2020 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I’m 24 years old. I’ve gone on dates, met great men but I have not felt in my heart a desire to go any further other then just being friends. I don’t feel attracted to the men that ask me out on dates. I’m not a picky person. I’m looking...