Mar 4, 2013 | Blessings, Family Roots
Question Gramps, We really love your site and have been a subscriber for years. Thank you for the kind service you render to those of us seeking answers. My question…My husband, (I am his second wife) has several children in the tribe of Ephraim. He has...
Mar 3, 2013 | Blessings, Repentance, Worthiness
When I got my patriarchal blessing several years ago, I was not worthy. I deliberately lied during the interview. I have since confessed and have been working to correct my behavior (struggles with pornography and masturbation) and have made some progress in the year...
Feb 13, 2013 | Book of Mormon, Doctrine & Covenants, God, Happiness, Jesus Christ, Love, Missionary Work, Mormon Doctrine
Is there somewhere in the scriptures any reference related to the three dimensions of the Church (Preach the gospel, Perfect the Saints and Temple work) as a whole? Luis ____________ Luis, The purpose of the Church has been defined by revelation from its earliest...
Jan 30, 2013 | Blessings, Mormon Doctrine
Question Gramps, Can only the patriarch give patriarchal blessings? Sandy Answer Hello Sandy, You have asked a great question. Within the priesthood there are different offices, which are given different responsibilities. Within these offices...
Jan 12, 2013 | Blessings, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, I have had a question posed to me that I have never thought of before. It is a usual practice that two members of the Melchizedek Priesthood perform administrations with one anointing and the other then confirming the anointing and then to provide an...
Jan 9, 2013 | Blessings, Current issues
Question Gramps, Each Sunday my husband and I discuss what we learned in our respective classes. I must say some of the topics and events I hear are discussed in Elders Quorum seem ridiculous. Recently the class discussed administering Priesthood Blessings to...
Dec 10, 2012 | Blessings, Family Roots
Question If your patriarchal blessing says that you are adopted, what does that mean? Karen Answer Karen, I have to assume that you mean that when your patriarchal blessing is declaring your lineage it mentions you being adopted into one of the...
Nov 27, 2012 | Blessings, Mormon Policy
Hi, Can a priesthood holder bless his sister who is mentally sick and is not a member of the church and therefore can not for herself ask to be blessed because of her said condition? Thanks. Alvin ______________ Alvin, Faith can be exercised on behalf of a loved one....
Jul 6, 2012 | Blessings, Faith, Self Worth
Within the church we are taught that temple marriage and children are blessings that we should all aspire to have. But some of us don’t have those blessings and might never have them in this life. Some people just aren’t blessed with those opportunities...
Jun 15, 2012 | Blessings, Faith, Trials
I have been professionally diagnosed with Schizoid Personality Disorder. The disorder has made it almost impossible to live a full, happy life. Due to my inability to connect with others, I have been unable to fulfill my church responsibilities as expected. This...
