Nov 2, 2016 | Current issues, Satan
Question Gramps, I know Satan and his minions can put thoughts in our minds but can he see what we are thinking? Arlin Answer Arlin, We are told that our thoughts can only be truly discerned through the Spirit. Yea, I tell thee, that thou mayest...
Nov 1, 2016 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, is ‘praying traditionally’ the only form of valid communication to our Heavenly Father? As in starting with ‘Dear Heavenly Father…’ and ending with ‘…in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen’....
Oct 31, 2016 | Current issues
Question Hello Gramps, I keep wondering of how the world will work in the millennium, politically. Now, obviously Christ will somehow be the ruler of the earth; however I’m curious as how that would work. Will all nations combine into a global nation?...
Oct 20, 2016 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Can Jewish men wear their cap in the temple? Linda Answer Dear Linda, I confess I am a bit confused by your question, none the less I will try to help. First, I can only picture few times a non-LDS Jewish man would be in the...
Oct 18, 2016 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, My son returned from his mission about a year ago, but hasn’t felt at home since then. Now he wants to go and live with two other returned missionaries that are single. I don’t feel comfortable with his decision. Am I acting...
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...
Oct 16, 2016 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, Why doesn’t the Doctrine and Covenants contain more revelations? It seems like all the “Thus saith the Lord” type revelations were given way back in the early days of the Church, and any revelation given since has more to...
Oct 5, 2016 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Is there an explanation for the three days of darkness after the crucifixion? Karen Answer Hi Karen, Thank you for your question. I’ve included a video below as a little introductory overview to your question. Though...
Sep 30, 2016 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, Why do unvirtuous thoughts specifically cause the Spirit to depart? Indulging in thoughts related to our other carnal appetites do not do the same thing. For example, if I daydream about gorging on a luscious chocolate cream pie, I...
Sep 29, 2016 | Current issues
Question Gramps, What does the Church say about aliens? Are they real? If so why, and how can that be. Leah Answer Hello Leah, Thank you for your question. Since you inquired with, “are they real” when asking about...
