Aug 15, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Callings
Question Dear Gramps, D&C 107:22 says that the First Presidency of the Church should be “chosen by the body”. Does this refer to the general membership of the church, or how are we to interpret this verse? It seems these brethren are chosen by...
Jun 30, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Callings, Divorce, Mormon Policy
Can a man married to a divorced woman (specifically if she was sealed in the temple in her first marriage) be called to be a Bishop? I can’t find an accurate answer for that. Thanks! Bernice _______________ Bernice, As I have taken time to research an answer to...
Jun 7, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Callings
I know the law of fasting is a law that applies to all the church members. But at the same time, it is not required for entering the temple or to have Church callings. How serious is not fasting in the Church? Could someone be called as Stake President or a Bishop...
Mar 10, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Callings
Hi Gramps, Each month (for the past 10, maybe 20 years) I get a short email asking if I completed my Home Teaching. Nothing else, no inquiries about the families just “Did you do it?” I find that troublesome. Have the Priesthood guidelines relaxed that...
Jan 4, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Callings
Question Gramps, I was recently called to be the Young Men’s President in our ward. I was disappointed that the Bishop had called counselors without letting me know who they were before we were sustained in Sacrament meeting. Surprise! Is this right?...
Sep 15, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Callings, Divorce, Mormon Policy
Why are divorced men excluded from becoming temple sealers? Ray ________________________________________ Dear Ray, I can find no doctrinal reason why. If someone is worthy of a temple recommend then any potential problems or sins related to the divorce should all be...
Jul 20, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Callings
Dear Gramps, After many many years (20+), a year ago I returned to The Church, but my wife has not embraced the light of The Gospel. We were not married and sealed in The Temple. Is my lack of being sealed to an eternal companion going to preclude me from serving in...
Jun 15, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Callings
If we are asked to house the missionaries in our home, is this considered a calling? Would I be turning down a calling from the Lord if I don’t feel good about doing this? Sherri Sherri, Housing the missionaries is not a calling (no setting apart) as much as it...
May 13, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Callings
As a former Bishop I am often addressed as Bishop…. The fact that people still remember me in my calling is nice but sometimes confusing to most members of our ward who never knew me as their Bishop. Has the church ever issued any guidelines on the use of...
Oct 30, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Callings, Priesthood
Question Dear Gramps, Our branch is very small and we don’t have enough regularly attending priesthood holders to fill all the positions without each person tackling more than one. I understand this is necessary at times but I was wondering if you could explain...
