Nov 13, 2019 | Current issues
Question Gramps, What do you think about the 144,000 and will they be translated beings ? Russell Answer Russell, About the number 12, “The Lost Language of Symbolism” by Alonzo Gaskill, says, “The number twelve is a symbol for...
Nov 11, 2019 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Years ago, I heard Barbara Smith, (the Relief Society President at that time) says that the Church of Jesus Christ didn’t support women in combat. I was wondering if that was still true. Judy Answer Dear Judy, Let me start off by...
Nov 10, 2019 | Current issues
Question Gramps, If I can still remember my sins, even if I have repented, does it mean I have not been forgiven? Lesley Answer Dear Lesley, I think that at some point or another, most of the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
Nov 8, 2019 | Current issues
Question Hi Gramps! I have been struggling greatly with not holding a grudge against someone I know. She used to have feelings for my fiance while we were dating, and what it really boils down to is that I feel insecure about that, and I think that she is a lot...
Nov 6, 2019 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I have indulged in pornography in the past (mainly as a teenager), and have since ceased from it and repented. Now, as a young adult, I feel that I shouldn’t date other LDS singles because of my past. I think a lot of young LDS women...
Nov 5, 2019 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I am a convert to the church and was heavily into coffee and tea and even immersed into the culture before I quit and joined the church. I switched to all natural, low sugar energy drinks and yerba mate. I am dependent on caffeine despite...
Nov 1, 2019 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, My parents had 2 children before I was born and both died after three days of life on this earth. I have heard that my parents will be able to raise those babies in the millennium. Is that true? Or are they just exalted into celestial...
Oct 29, 2019 | Current issues
Question Hi Gramps! I’m wondering if you could help me with a question I have, please. In section 132: 8 & 19 the word gods is mentioned. Who are these gods? I don’t think the reference is to the Savior or Heavenly Father, but of course I...
Oct 27, 2019 | Current issues
Question Gramps, What is meant by temple being reared in New Jerusalem in this generation? The revelation was given 179 years ago, so obviously no one from that generation is still alive, and the temple hasn’t been built yet. Thanks. Tom Answer...
Oct 24, 2019 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I’ve kept my temple recommend current for several years with absolute confidence in my standing before the Lord. I’m bipolar and when feeling depressed (Mania) I start to dwell of the past and my teen years two decades ago. I think of how...
