Apr 10, 2017 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Can the devil overpower us? Marshall Answer Dear Marshall, Your question was, “Can the devil overpower us?” I have good news for you – not unless we let him! There is an excellent speech that President James E....
Apr 5, 2017 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I am questioning the use of certain English terms the Church has introduced in areas where members speak another language. An example of that is the word “garment” which we, speakers of Spanish, use. “Vestidura” is the...
Apr 2, 2017 | Current issues
Question Gramps, My patriarchal blessing says that I have spiritual talents. What is a spiritual talent and how does it differ from a physical talent? Becky Answer Becky, Thank you for asking such an interesting question. I’m going to rephrase it a...
Mar 31, 2017 | Current issues
Question Gramps, My wife is taking online college courses from Brigham Young University and recently told me that they teach evolution theories. She wondered why the Church doesn’t teach it. Are there non LDS professors at the college teaching this...
Mar 30, 2017 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Who is writing the history of the Church today? Nephi kept a record of the proceedings, of wars and nations, etc. Who is doing that today? Can we see it? (General Conference, church magazines are not history) I know there is a church...
Mar 28, 2017 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Is the Veil of Forgetfulness that was placed upon us when we were born into this world still in place upon those who have died and are in the Spirit World? I assume that it will definitely be removed after the resurrection, but what about...
Mar 27, 2017 | Afterlife, Current issues
Question Gramps, I understand that after the final judgment that all men and women will be out into three kingdoms, the Celestial, Terrestrial, and Telestial or Outer Darkness (those being the sons of perdition). What happens if you have a friend who only makes...
Mar 14, 2017 | Current issues
Question Gramps, My step father was abusive. I witnessed a lot of it, experienced some of it, and learned of his sexual abusive past through their fights. I never felt comfortable around him. They divorced when I was 9. My mom recently remarried him. She said...
Mar 13, 2017 | Current issues
Question Gramps, When a person dies from this earth, does the look of their spirit body change? Do they appear the same age they die? Joan Answer Hi Joan, Thank you for your questions. I appreciate the opportunity to share with you some concepts...
Mar 12, 2017 | Current issues
Question Hi Gramps! I feel that I am so unworthy to receive faith. I believe that the Church is true. I am so scared that I won’t feel anything when I pray that I just don’t pray and ask the question I need. I am doubting God, and I hate to. I have...
