Mar 14, 2023 | Children, Family
Question Gramps, The priesthood-holding husband says he was inspired to not have children yet. The wife said she reluctantly and with disappointment deferred to her husband’s inspiration because he is the priesthood holder. Does not the wife also have...
Jan 6, 2023 | Family Roots
Question Gramps, Am I less worthy to receive (and would not be able to receive at all) the great blessings of the tribe of Ephraim if I am pf other tribes? Jasmine Answer Hi Jasmine, First, the answer is “No, you are not less worthy”...
Dec 15, 2022 | Blessings, Family
Question Gramps, I’m a convert of 6 years and married into a member family with 5 kids. When I perform back to school blessings they are specific and long and pour out many blessings upon my children. My wife has mentioned to me several times that my blessings...
Feb 4, 2021 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Family
Question Gramps, I come from a very dysfunctional and toxic family. I’m sincerely trying to love them and be forgiving but I honestly would rather keep them at a distance. Thinking about having to be together forever with them sounds terrible. Any advice?...
Nov 18, 2020 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Family Roots
Question Gramps, My Patriarchal Blessing tells me I’m of the House of Joseph & the House of Ephraim. That I can receive a double portion of blessings. Can a person be of two houses? What does it mean? What are my responsibilities? Cheryl Answer...
Feb 18, 2020 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Family History
Question Gramps, My blessing says I am from the tribe of a Ephraim and carry the blood of Manasseh. What does that mean? Can you be of both tribes? Chrissan Answer Hello Chrissan, Thank you for your question, and it is a great question. In my...
Nov 1, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Babies
Question Dear Gramps, My parents had 2 children before I was born and both died after three days of life on this earth. I have heard that my parents will be able to raise those babies in the millennium. Is that true? Or are they just exalted into celestial...
Oct 20, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Family
Question Hi Gramps, My mom has told me that one of the most important things is to get married and start a family. I also want a successful career to feel more fulfilled in life. If men and women are truly equal, why is the stigma that women always have to be...
Jun 15, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Family
Question Dear Gramps, I have been reading the Family: A Proclamation to the World and it made me think about different families who might not feel they belong to the description in the Proclamation. How can I help people appreciate the Proclamation if they do...
May 1, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Family
Question Gramps, If a father is unworthy and the mother is deceased, can an adult child be sealed to his grandparents or aunt and uncle? Pat Answer Pat, The sealing power was restored through the great prophet Elijah who came to “turn the...
