Aug 25, 2012 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Does Luke 9:62 have reference to Lots wife looking back? She went back into the city and went back to her old ways. So if we look back on our old ways or go back to our old ways we lose sight of God. Thanks, Daren Answer Daren, Luke 17 has a...
Aug 24, 2012 | Current issues
Question Why did the angels go to the shepherds? What was the reason? Larry Answer Larry, These shepherds may have been tending sheep specifically raised as temple sacrifices (see Elder McConkie’s The Mortal Messiah vol 1, page 347). The angel gave them...
Aug 20, 2012 | Current issues, Satan
Dear Gramps, I can’t find the answer to this question anywhere. When satan will be loosed at the end of the Millennium, who will be the ones tempted by him? Some in Church say everyone, to me that doesn’t sound fair, some say all those born during the...
Aug 19, 2012 | Current issues
Question Why did the apostles have a hard time recognizing Christ each time they saw him after the resurection? Karen Answer Karen, Jesus Christ was the first fruits of the resurrection. Before that, there was really nothing to compare. On that first Easter...
Aug 18, 2012 | Current issues
Dear gramps, My question is in regards to my father in law. I have been married to my wife for 3 years. My father in-law just tried telling my wife that he is still to raise her and the she is his responsibility in making sure the gospel is in her life. As well as...
Aug 15, 2012 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Last week in Relief Society our lesson was on the Last Judgement. We learned that those who reject the Gospel in this life,but accept it in the next, will be assigned to the Terrestrial Kingdom. So what does it mean to “reject” the...
Aug 12, 2012 | Current issues
We’ve all been given the ability to choose and the opportunity to repent. But does Satan have the same options? I realize it would be extremely unlikely. But if for some reason he wanted to change, could he?? Could Satan choose to follow Christ’s light??...
Aug 11, 2012 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I have heard some of my friends, two who are former bishops, tell me that in the future the economy will crash. I am striving to prepare with food storage, etc. The one thing I won’t be able to do is pay off my home loan and car...
Aug 10, 2012 | Current issues, Sabbath Day
On fast Sunday or when we fast can we fast for more than one purpose on that day? Clinton _____________ Dear Clinton, I have on occasion, had more then one purpose in mind while fasting. Life doesn’t always come at you in a nice orderly manner that allows you to...
Aug 9, 2012 | Current issues
My patriarchal blessing includes a one line statement that reads, “You will have the gift of healing with you.” I have been a member of the church for 39 years now and I have always wondered what this gift meant and how I could develop it. I obtained a...
