Feb 21, 2017 | Current issues
Question Hi Gramps, I was wondering if you have ever heard of the gift of Elijah before? I know what the spirit of Elijah is but my patriarchal blessing says I have the gift of Elijah. Are the terms “gift” and “spirit” used...
Jan 25, 2017 | Homosexuality, Life's Lessons
Question Hello Gramps, I have a question that is very important to me and I cannot find the answer. I am a returned missionary, temple-married mother and wife who is active and faithful in the gospel and temple worthy. I am also gay. It is a constant struggle...
Oct 17, 2016 | Homosexuality, Temples
Question Gramps, When we do family history work for our family and come to a family member’s name that has entered into a legally recognized same-gender marriage, do we make any attempt to record that information? (realizing that it is more common that there...
Sep 25, 2016 | Current issues
Question Hello Gramps, I like to study theology and I found some facts about the Catholic faith that have caused some questions that I can’t seem to find answers to. Matt 16:18 basically says that Peter is to build Christ’s church after the...
Aug 26, 2016 | Abortion, Forgiveness
Question Dear Gramps, I am currently going though a process of repentance for the terrible sin of abortion. It has been a painful journey and I am living on hope and faith that the worst sin I’ve ever committed is forgivable. My question is, although it...
Aug 20, 2016 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Lately I’ve come upon another website while researching the Joseph Smith papers. Evidence they present based off historical documents from the Church history and journals are incredibly compelling. However, I truly want to believe the...
Jul 31, 2016 | Homosexuality
Question Dear Gramps, I have same-sex attraction but I haven’t and never will act upon it. Do I need to confess this same-sex attraction to my bishop? James Answer Dear James, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has taken the...
Mar 15, 2016 | Current issues
Question Gramps, If some spirits were able to progress so much in the pre-earth life that all they come to earth for is a body and then die before the age of accountability, why don’t we all just do the same? If it is possible to progress that much...
Dec 12, 2015 | Homosexuality
Question Gramps, What is the doctrine on homosexuality and the final judgement? Rayna Answer Rayna, This is a very loaded and topical question. I am going to do my best to answer, knowing that a lot of people are going to respond emotionally and...
