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 14, 2012 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I had a married sister tell me that single sisters were overusing the priesthood in requesting blessings. She said her husband doesn’t give her blessings, and it annoyed her that he was called out to give single sisters priesthood blessings....
Jan 13, 2012 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I’ve been a member of the LDS church my whole life, but only got a true testimony of it when I was a teenager. I’m very strong in my testimony and I know that the church is true. However, I do have some questions with...
Jan 11, 2012 | Current issues, Jesus Christ
Question Dear Gramps, I have been pondering lately the events of the Savior’s ministry and the events of the Atonement. And, I am wondering, if I were there if I would have accepted Him during that time when His ministry of peace isn’t what was expected by the Jews of...
Jan 10, 2012 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I often find myself thanking Heavenly Father for the many blessings He gves me but not feeling true gratitude when I do so. I see blessings in my life and know that they are from Heavenly Father but I am unable to show or feel true gratitude. So...
Jan 4, 2012 | Current issues
Question Gramps, When we’re taught that we’ll be perfected in the hereafter, does that apply to all 3 glories or just Celestial? Grant Answer Grant, The resurrection applies to all of mankind that ever lived on the earth, regardless of personal...
Jan 3, 2012 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I remember reading somewhere that a righteous person won’t die before their appointed time. Is this correct doctrine? It would bring great comfort to a friend of mine whose daughter recently died. Thanks so much! I really appreciate the...
