May 16, 2014 | Church History, Testimony
Question Dear Gramps, Do we have any record of the spiritual experiences that Emma Smith (wife of the prophet Joseph Smith) may have had? Any written record of her own personal testimony of the truth of this work? We know she was true and faithful to Joseph,...
May 14, 2014 | Church History, Priesthood
Question Gramps, There has been a huge conflict over the priesthood and women. In the debates that have been taking place, I have heard the following statement. “Women used to have the priesthood.” But is that true? I have heard that they are referring to...
Mar 5, 2014 | Book of Mormon, Church History
Question Gramps, My question is more out of curiosity than of faith building , but as I read of the travels of Moroni, and view many maps of the journeys, I wonder about the Hill Cumorah. I see two possible locations of this place and they are nowhere close to...
Oct 23, 2013 | Church History, God
Question Dear Gramps, Are there scriptures for Lorenzo Snow’s couplet, “ As man now is, God once was: As God now is, man may be?” I am mostly interested in references for ” As man now is, God once was.” Thank You. Dallas Answer...
Apr 11, 2013 | Church History, Word of Wisdom
Question Gramps, In the Word of Wisdom the 2nd verse states that it was given not by way of commandment. When did that change to a commandment? Daniel Answer Dear Daniel, In 1933 the General Handbook of instruction listed living the Word of Wisdom as a...
Mar 26, 2013 | Church History, Current issues
Where is it recorded in the LDS scriptures that an angel retrieved the gold plates from Joseph Smith? People in the South have said that story sounds suspicious or “fishy”. They have no problem believing the parting of the Red Sea or that the Lord opened...
Jan 28, 2013 | Church History
Question What is “the gift of Aaron” referred to in D&C 8:6-8? Tim Answer Tim, The Doctrine and Covenants serves as a foundational scripture for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (The Church). It comprises...
Aug 7, 2012 | Church History, Current issues
Question Gramps, It seems to me that the LDS church should purchase the Kirtland Temple. Are you aware of efforts to purchase the property? I guess the current owners are not interested in selling. Thank you. I have enjoyed reading and learning from your...
Apr 18, 2012 | Church History, Temples
Question Which of the founding fathers was the work NOT done for in the St. George temple? I think there were 3. Dennis Answer Dennis, All the founding fathers had their work performed for them. In 1877, President Woodruff shared the...
Mar 29, 2012 | Brigham Young, Church History
Question Gramps, Can you explain the Adam-God doctrine? Don Answer Don, I can certainly explain that it is not official LDS Doctrine. There is no clear scriptural precedent for the typical understanding of Brigham Young’s comments. Did he...
