Mar 24, 2018 | Book of Mormon, Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, The first book of Nephi mentions numerous times about Lehi dwelling in a tent. Is there any symbolism of this? Kyle Answer Dear Kyle, Lehi was a rich man. Not only did he live in Jerusalem, but he had a house out in the...
Mar 23, 2018 | Current issues
Question Dear gramps, For some reason I haven’t really been able to feel the spirit anymore. And I really haven’t for a couple of years. I feel so lost and confused and keep doubting my faith. What do I do? Ella Answer Hi Ella, The...
Mar 22, 2018 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I was listening to a wonderful set of talks on CD called “Our Savior” from a lecture series at BYU last year. One of the lecturers made a statement that Jesus did not actually preach to the spirits in spirit prison after his crucifixion; but he...
Mar 21, 2018 | Current issues
Question Gramps, What is meant by the earth being the Lord’s footstool? Rachel & Grant Answer Dear Rachel. & Grant, Think of it!! Of all the infinite number of worlds in the universe, the Savior chose this world, our earth, in which to take upon...
Mar 20, 2018 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I really do appreciate reading your responses to the submitted questions. This isn’t really a question, but a statement. Although you quoted the scriptures stating that God is all powerful, I really don’t think that is the case. He...
Mar 16, 2018 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I have a question about Doctrine & Covenants 89:14-17. I have always assumed these verses were about the use of grains. Verse 14 says that grain should be the staff of life, in verse 17 it specifies wheat for the use of man. So how do...
Mar 15, 2018 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Someone asked me a question for which I did not have an answer: Was Jesus Conceived sexually? I don’t have a good answer. Ken Answer Ken, Harold B. Lee had this to say: We are very much concerned that some of our Church...
Mar 14, 2018 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Do modern LDS temples have a room set aside as a Holy of Holies and if so .for what purpose? John Answer Dear John, I have written before the history and purpose of the Holy of Holies in temples. I’ll revisit it today to...
Mar 13, 2018 | Current issues
Question Gramps, What is your understanding of The Law of Sarah? Moira Answer Dear Moira, First of all an explanation as to what it is: “Concubines were common during this time, and I find it remarkable that neither Sarai nor Abram had...
Mar 10, 2018 | Current issues
Question Gramps, This really isn’t a question, more of a statement. After membership in the Mormon Church for more than 30 years and having served as president in many capacities and other callings, I have determined I can’t do it anymore....
