Coriantumr

Coriantumr

Is Coriantumr a descendant of Jared or of the Brother of Jared? Joella _______________ Dear Joella, It seems likely. In Ether 11:17 we read: 17 And it came to pass that there arose another mighty man; and he was a descendant of the brother of Jared. This is the last...
Divorce and Children

Divorce and Children

What happens to people, by people I mean my father, who cause a divorce when there is small children involved? Rose ______________ Rose, Any decision we make we are held accountable before God for the consequences of our decisions, whether they be choices which lead...
What is your view of single sisters adopting?

What is your view of single sisters adopting?

Question   Gramps, What is your view of single sisters adopting children and rearing them in the gospel who might not have had a chance otherwise?  This would be for those women who never had the chance of a temple sealing. Amy     Answer   Amy,...
Babies During the Millenium

Babies During the Millenium

I have recently had a hard time with having a miscarriage. Will new children be brought into the world even after the second coming? I have heard that there will be no temptation during the millennium. If this is true would there still be children? Allyson ___________...
Political talk at Family Home Evening?

Political talk at Family Home Evening?

Gramps, Is it proper to talk a little politics at Family Home Evening just to bring it up? It wouldn’t be the entire lesson. Norma ________________ Norma, It is always a good idea to bring up any topic for discussion during a family home evening. Family home...
Geneology

Geneology

Our bishop has asked everyone in the ward to print and turn in a 5-generation pedigree chart by the end of the year. I’m sure trying to encourage genealogy work. I just received a 30 minute lecture from my son about identity theft and how giving out this...
Abusive Father

Abusive Father

My father is older and nearing the time that he will probably soon die. He never really learned the gospel but was actually baptised and even went to the temple. As I have been taking care of him, I have had the missionaries visit him but have now learned sins that he...
14 year old son hates going to church

14 year old son hates going to church

What do I do to help my son gain a testimony? He has had anxiety, doing better this last year, has ADHD so he gets bored easily and has a hard time sitting through 3 hours of church. He is a good boy and so far has obeyed the Strength of Youth but he thinks the boys...
Members who fall away

Members who fall away

I have several members of my family who have fallen away from the church. Sisters who were raised in the church and a son, also raised in the church, who now doesn’t even believe in God or afterlife. My sisters have lived good lives. One has even asked me to do...
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