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...
Feb 5, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Miracles
Question Gramps, John was telling Jesus that there was a man [who not followeth them] casting out devils. But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name. From my understanding – people can perform miracles with...
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...
Dec 12, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Blessings, Priesthood
Question Gramps, How is the performing of a dedication of a home by a Priesthood holder done? Does he have to raise his hand? Thanks. Luis Answer Dear Luis, I would follow the Church Handbook of Instructions on this one: 20.11 Dedicating Homes...
Aug 4, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Gratitude, Prayer
Question Gramps, Should we pray over food in a public setting such as restaurants? Austin Answer Austin, We should always have a prayer in our hearts. As we read in Alma 34:27: “Yea, and when you do not cry unto the Lord, let...
Jul 22, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Blessings
Question Gramps, We ask Heavenly Father to bless our children, our food, the sacrament, our houses and the sick. I am an old man who takes a lot of medications daily for my various health problems. Do you think we should ask for Heavenly Father blessing on...
Apr 27, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Blessings, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps,In our Gospel Principles class we were studying the priesthood organization. A question came about as to why we need two priesthood holders to perform a blessing for healing of the sick. I do know if necessary one priesthood holder could...
Jan 1, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Blessings
Question Dear Gramps, I’ve got a question about f. I can see putting forth the effort to fast and all of the pain and suffering that goes along with it in order to obtain a blessing. Sort of like a sacrifice we make for the blessing. But what if the blessing is...