Sep 25, 2026 | Family History
Question Gramps, A little over a year ago, I lost my first child. His gestational age at the time of his death would put him in the “miscarriage” category–a baby that would not survive outside its mother’s womb. Had he died just a few...
Sep 6, 2026 | Baptism, Children
Question Gramps, I know that children under the age of 8 do not need to be baptized and are saved in the Celestial Kingdom. If a child is baptized at age 8 or older, is the baptism (membership & to follow Jesus) to cleanse any sins after turning 8 that have...
Jul 10, 2026 | Afterlife, Children
Question Gramps, I had a miscarriage at about two months. It wasn’t formed at all, but it looked like a giant liver. I don’t know if it had a heartbeat, but it was growing, so I don’t know what that actually means. What the heck? Question. If it was growing,...
May 8, 2026 | Family Roots
Question Gramps, What does it mean to be from the tribe of Naphtali? What are my responsibilities and duties? Clyn Answer Clyn, In Latter-day Saint (LDS) theology, discovering through a patriarchal blessing that you belong to the tribe of Naphtali...
Apr 13, 2026 | Children, Jesus Christ
Question Dear Gramps, Is it possible for Jesus to actually appear to me as a child? I remember being upset, and then I believe I actually saw Him. I then felt an ease come over me and turned, falling asleep. I was not sleeping before this. Thank you very...
Jan 14, 2026 | Blessings, Family Roots
Question Gramps, In October 2010, Elder Larry J. Echo Hawk asked everyone (especially those of Lamanite descent) to read the Book of Mormon and to learn of its promises. What blessings are promised specifically to the Lamanites and their descendants? I know...
Jan 9, 2026 | Family Roots
Question Dear Gramps, What does it mean t be a pure Israelite? Thank you, M.S.E. Answer M.S.E., The words “Jew” and “Gentile” originate in ancient Israelite history. Biblically, a “Jew” refers to descendants of the kingdom of Judah, while...
