May 25, 2018 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Afterlife
Question Gramps, No one could be resurrected or glorified from all the other creations until the Savior was resurrected and glorified. During that long wait, what did glorified bodies do that were eligible for celestial glory? No one can go to a celestial home...
Apr 18, 2018 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Death
Question Gramps, Lately I’ve had an overwhelming fear of death, and a fear that there isn’t really a life after death. I do believe in the Church, and I feel horrible about having these doubts, but I can’t stop worrying about it. I’m...
Mar 8, 2018 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Afterlife
Question Dear Gramps, Please explain the concept of becoming kings and queens. I think of kings and queens as being powerful rulers, yet when Christ was tempted by Satan to become all powerful he resisted that temptation. Beth Answer Dear Beth, It...
Mar 1, 2018 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Afterlife, Mormon Doctrine
Question Dear Gramps, A brother in our ward, when the subject matter allows, will quote a ’supposed’ statement by Joseph Smith, that when the saints get to the Celestial kingdom they will be surprised to find Catholics, Muslims, etc. there as well. I have never...
Feb 26, 2018 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Afterlife, Music
Question Dear Gramps, I play a musical instrument, and it brings me much joy. I am wondering if I will be able to play it after I die. If I don’t have a body until I am resurrected, how can I play my instrument? Are there symphonies in heaven? It couldn’t be...
Feb 19, 2018 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Afterlife
Question Dear Gramps, If you die while you’re excommunicated, do you go to spirit prison? Can you be re-baptized in the temple and have your ordinances re-done for you? J. Answer Dear J. All persons who are not members of the Church and Kingdom of...
Feb 3, 2018 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Death
Question Dear Gramps, I had a very close family member die. It was very hard and is still very hard to handle. This person gave me advice and unconditional love. I know that this person was a very good person, but I just don’t understand why Heavenly Father has...
Jan 20, 2018 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Afterlife, Ordinances
Question Dear Gramps, My patriarchal blessing says that I’ll be a savior upon Mt. Zion. What does it mean? Where do I get started? Someone Answer Dear Someone, Being a savior on Mt. Zion refers to those who act an a saving capacity for their...
Jan 8, 2018 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Afterlife
Question Dear Gramps, Our Sunday school teacher once taught that when we pass on to the spirit world that we lose our memory of our experiences in this world and regain our memory of the pre-existence, and that it would be in the resurrection when we’ll...
Jan 5, 2018 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Afterlife
Question Gramps, How important is it that we be buried near our loved ones? As much as we want to be, sometimes this is not possible. I am curious as to how it will work on resurrection day. Will we quickly be able to get to our loved ones even if we are many...
