Dec 10, 2018 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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...
Nov 22, 2018 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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...
Nov 10, 2018 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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...
Aug 25, 2017 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Blessings
Question Hi Gramps. I’ve been pondering where I am in life and so have been reflecting on my patriarchal blessing. Is the order of the things listed in the blessing understood as chronological? For example (I’ll be vague) a section regarding...
Sep 20, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Blessings
Question Gramps, Is it wrong to be obedient to gospel principles just to receive blessings? Keith Answer Dear Keith, I wouldn’t say it is wrong, but it is not the best. Remember Elder Dallin H. Oak’s classic talk, Good, Better, Best?...
Dec 27, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Blessings
Question Gramps, I know a lot of people have lost faith in the Church or have had their faith rattled because portions of their patriarchal blessings are similar to others. Is there an explanation to why some patriarchal blessings are similar to others? Thanks!...
May 19, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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...
Mar 19, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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...
Feb 6, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Blessings
Question Gramps, There is one part of my patriarchal blessing that I have had a very hard time understanding. It says that I will have ministering angels watching over me and at times I’ll be able to feel of those angels. And as long as I’m worthy...
Dec 28, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Blessings, Trials
Question Gramps, Do I get a greater blessing for successfully enduring a trial? For example I don’t have a family. I was not blessed with children and my relatives are dead. I hear about how important family is. Will I get a greater blessing if I...
