Jun 22, 2016 | Current issues
Question Hi Gramps, Recently I’ve been reading The Infinite Atonement by Tad R. Callister. His testimony/understanding is incredible, but he makes some assertions (with confidence) that I’m not sure I believe in just yet (ex. Christ atoned for...
Jun 20, 2016 | Current issues
Question Hi Gramps, I have a friend who has two sets of temple ceremonial clothes and he wants to give me one. Since he has used both, he’s not sure if he can do that. Is it ok? Thanks. Edson Answer Hi Edson, Yes, members of the church may...
Jun 19, 2016 | Current issues
Question Gramps, What will happen to the righteous people who are still on the earth when God cleanses the earth by fire. Tracie Answer Dear Tracie, At the coming of Christ, the wicked will be burned as stubble: “For the hour is nigh and...
Jun 16, 2016 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I haven’t been exercising my faith lately and I started suffering from depression. I read that I can ask for a blessing, but I don’t feel worthy, not at all. So I wish I changed and know I need help, yet I don’t feel like...
Jun 15, 2016 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Is it possible to get baptized as a commitment to follow Christ, but not join any particular church? Bri Answer Dear Bri, There may be someone out there who would offer you that service, the question is what would it mean? If you...
Jun 10, 2016 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Why are all the handbooks describing the role and giving guidance to bishops/stake presidents not available to the public? If we are run by lay people, why not provide the handbook to all people so that we can ensure that the church is being...
Jun 8, 2016 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Throughout my life I grew up surrounded in my country with people who have the ability to read tarot cards. In many cases they were on point . I was also around empaths. What is the Church’s thoughts on it? Ash Answer Dear...
Jun 7, 2016 | Current issues
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Jun 7, 2016 | Current issues
Question Hi Gramps, My 27-yr-old son and his wife have been complaining that we’re “intrusive.” Each week we ask if they’re praying as a couple, reading scriptures, attending the temple, etc. They also say we’re pushy with our...
Jun 3, 2016 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, The thought came to me when I was reading about The First Vision. My question is:- If God and Jesus were resurrected beings with flesh and bone bodies and were not spirits. When they visited Joseph would they not have come with their...
