May 22, 2015 | Current issues
Question Gramps, The scriptures give plenty of evidence that man can see God face to face and speak with Him. In addition our temple ceremonies seem to imply that one can receive a personal audience with God the Father or His Son. And in writing this I feel the...
May 21, 2015 | Current issues, LDS Church
Question Dear Gramps, As I’ve studied the scriptures I’ve learned that conspiracy is nothing new. Satan and Cain, the Gadiaton robbers, the conspiracy of destroying the people of God if the sign of Christ’ birth didn’t happen, Daniel and...
May 20, 2015 | Baptism, Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, Is there a commandment in the church that says you can’t be re-baptized when recommitting yourself? I have a son who has been inactive, but is coming back. He just wants me to re-baptize him to show his recommitment to himself and...
May 18, 2015 | Current issues, Last days
Question Gramps, I have been hearing a lot lately from people that there is going to be a calling out to all the members of the church to go live in tent cities. They believe that this is going to happen really soon. Have you heard anything on this? Joe ...
May 17, 2015 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, The Savior is supposed to be our example in ALL things. Yet he meekly endured terrible abuse by others prior to His crucifixion to the nth degree. The 13th Article of Faith says we hope to be able to endure all things. So at what point...
May 16, 2015 | Current issues
Question Gramps, What is meant by “baptized by fire and the Holy Ghost?” What does “fire” refer to? Claudette Answer Dear Claudette, Pres. Boyd K. Packer once gave a wonderful talk on this topic called, The Gift of...
May 15, 2015 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Is it ever appropriate for a speaker from the stand to refer to the Catholics belief in transubstantiation as “preposterous”? I felt it was in appropriate and brought it to the bishop (the son of the speaker in question) who told me...
May 13, 2015 | Current issues
Question Hey Gramps! I have a family friend who’s daughter is a lesbian. Her parents love her just the same and though they don’t support her actions they still invite her and her significant other over for dinner. I think that they are making the...
May 9, 2015 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I have read many questions and comments in various forums including lds.org, and have yet to find someone else having the same thought about fasting that I have. Is the idea of refraining from fasting all together or partial abstaining,...
May 4, 2015 | Current issues
Question Gramps, If a priesthood holder (high priest), Temple recommend holder and family man has a long standing dislike for giving Sacrament talks and says no when asked to talk; is that a serious breach of gospel life? Kim Answer Dear Kim,...
