Dec 14, 2017 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I would like to know the exact way the Prophet Joseph translated the Book of Mormon. For instance, I read that at first he used a seer stone instead of the Urim and Thummim which he placed in his hat and buried his face into the hat to...
Dec 12, 2017 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, Can you tell me where I can find the conference address given by Joseph Smith or Brigham Young concerning Oliver Cowdery and his letter he wrote asking to come back to the Church? Thanks, Christine Answer Dear Christine,...
Dec 10, 2017 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I love your column and your approach to the facts. What do we know about the prophet Peleg? Where is a source to learn more? Thanks so much. Paula Answer Dear Paula, Little is known about Peleg. He is mentioned only in...
Dec 5, 2017 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, Could you possibly explain what is meant by the following phrase (I’m paraphrasing) “Take upon the Lord’s yoke for it is light.” Thank you, Charlene Answer Dear Charlene, As I’m sure you know, a yoke is a bar or frame by...
Oct 3, 2017 | Current issues
Question Gramps, What are principalities as mentioned in sealings? Rod Answer Dear Rod, To my knowledge, neither the Lord nor his servants have elaborated on this issue. That means the path of discovery is open to us! Here is one way to go about...
Sep 9, 2017 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Why doesn’t the Church teach from or use the Apocryphal books or Gnostic books? Natalie Answer Natalie, In the Church, we currently teach only from scriptural texts which have been validated through modern revelation. This...
Jun 18, 2017 | Current issues
Question Gramps, How did Alvin got in the celestial kingdom even though he was not yet baptized and did not have any wife at that time? How is this possible? Thanks! Marcie Answer Dear Marcie, Joseph’s oldest brother, Alvin, died in November...
May 28, 2017 | Homosexuality
Question Gramps, Hi! I was reading a bit about Boyd K Packer and found mention of a discontinued pamphlet To Young Men Only and about how it contained some homophobia, as well as how some of his talks implied that people can choose to be gay or not. Now, this...
May 24, 2017 | Homosexuality
Question Hi Gramps; So, I’m gay. I’m not attracted to women at all. I am not going to get married to someone that I have NO attraction to, just to ruin her life also; it seems cruel for me to do so. It’s also natural for us to pair off. I...
Mar 3, 2017 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Is it appropriate for a bishopric or stake presidency member to adjust the eighth temple recommend question to exclude “priesthood meetings” when interviewing sisters? I’ve interpreted this reference to include any standard...
