Jul 8, 2011 | Current issues
Question Gramps, We have 15 prophets, seers, and revelators in the Church today (a First Presidency and the 12 Apostles). I do not see that a First Presidency existed in the time of Christ although we commonly accept Peter, James, and John were the acting...
Jul 7, 2011 | Current issues, Missionary Work, Mormon Policy
Hey Gramps, I am soon to receive my mission call but I was wondering about something. I have played the violin since I was a child, and to go two years without playing it would be a lot to ask of anyone who loves it like I do. I asked my bishop and he said it usually...
Jul 6, 2011 | Current issues, LDS Scriptures, Mormon Policy
Dear Gramps, I teach the youth at seminary. Electronic Communication Devices are becoming a concern. Have the Brethren given any counsel on the uses of ECD in the classroom? I see them as a temptation to distract them rather than a blessing. What advice would I give...
Jul 4, 2011 | Current issues, Mormon Policy, Tithing
Dear Gramps, Today my wife went to have her temple recommendation renewed and the counselor of the stake presidency ask her if I was paying tithing to whish she reply that yes. To this he replied that now is a new policy that if the head of the family is not paying...
Jul 3, 2011 | Current issues, Marriage, Temples
Hi Gramps, Could you please tell me does my husbands ex wife need to give permission for he and I to be sealed in the temple? She is threatening this. She committed adultery on him as well. We know he needs a sealing clearance, but can she stop us from being sealed?...
Jul 2, 2011 | Current issues, Jesus Christ
We know that a veil of forgetfulness is placed over us at the time of our birth. I’m wondering if the same happened to the Savior at his birth? Do we know if a veil was placed over his mind the same as ours? Grant Grant, Part of this answer is speculation and...
Jul 1, 2011 | Addictions, Current issues, Health, Word of Wisdom
I have been reading a lot about the problems with energy drinks out there and the high amounts of caffeine in them. I drink a shake in the morning from a mix. The ingredients at the bottom say that this contains a natural caffeine. I called the company that makes this...
Jun 29, 2011 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Thanks for your website. It is a valuable asset on the internet for LDS church members. I refer to it often and am impressed by your knowledge of the Gospel and your Spirituality. Yesterday in our priesthood quorum meeting, a brother gave the...
Jun 28, 2011 | Current issues
I just read this question and answer: Are Mormons Christian? Yes, Latter-day Saints are indeed Christians. If this is true then it would hold that “Christians” are Mormons. Is this the case? Kevin Dear Kevin, If I were to tell you that siamese are...
Jun 27, 2011 | Current issues, Premortal Life, Satan
Gramps, Does Satan remember us and/or did he retain any/all knowledge from the pre-existence? If so, is he able to use this knowledge to gain advantage in tempting us? I would also appreciate if you would reference any scripture or modern day revelation that answers...
