Dec 10, 2018 | Blessings, Prayer
Question Gramps, I’ve been thinking about the line from the Bible Dictionary, “The object of prayer is … to secure for ourselves and for others blessings that … are made conditional on our asking for them.” Often in Church, we ask for...
Nov 22, 2018 | Blessings, Priesthood
Question Dear Gramps, In the blessing of the sick and afflicted, how long has the use of consecrated oil been a part of the ordinance? Has this always been the case since the earliest dispensations of time, or did it start with the restoration of the Gospel in this...
Nov 10, 2018 | Blessings, Sealings
Question Gramps, As I have been reading, I came across God’s greatest gift to man is–agency, eternal life, and Christ’ Atonement. So which is the greatest, or is it just that all are?? Bruce Answer Bruce, Here is the plain truth. They are all...
Jul 6, 2018 | Miracles, Mormon Faith
Question Dear Gramps, I have been spending a lot of time reading the scriptures lately, especially the Book of Mormon and the New Testament. Both books are filled with many miracles performed by righteous prophets, church leaders and the Savior himself. There are...
Feb 16, 2018 | Jesus Christ, Miracles
Question Dear Gramps, I recently read about Christ casting the Legion of demons into a herd of swine, whereupon the entire herd runs into the sea and perishes. Then those feeding the swine flee to the city and those within the city come out to meet Jesus and...
May 19, 2015 | Blessings, Faith
Question Dear Gramps, If a person fasts for more than one concern at the same time, does it dilute or diminish the power or help that could be available were we to fast for any one of those concerns individually? Robert Answer Hi Robert, I suspect the problem...
Mar 19, 2015 | Blessings, Marriage
Question Gramps, I have been thinking a lot about patriarchal blessings lately, and I was wondering if your blessing ever hints to WHO you will marry. I’m in high school and believe me I’ve had lots of crushes on different boys, but lately I’ve...
