Apr 18, 2018 | Current issues, 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 1, 2018 | 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 | 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 | Afterlife, Current issues
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...
Jan 20, 2018 | 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...
Sep 29, 2017 | Afterlife, Depression
Question Gramps, In Alma 34 it says, “for that same spirit which doth possess your bodies at the time that ye go out of this life, that same spirit will have power to possess your body in that eternal world.” I suffer from PTSD, anxiety, and...
Sep 19, 2017 | Afterlife, Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, Do we meet Jesus when we die? Kaycee Answer Kaycee, In the Book of Mormon we are able to read Alma’s words to his son Corianton, “Now, concerning the state of the soul between death and the resurrection—Behold, it has...
Mar 27, 2017 | Afterlife, Current issues
Question Gramps, I understand that after the final judgment that all men and women will be out into three kingdoms, the Celestial, Terrestrial, and Telestial or Outer Darkness (those being the sons of perdition). What happens if you have a friend who only makes...
Feb 24, 2017 | Afterlife, Family
Question Gramps, If you are sealed to your family, but then one of your family falls away from the Church, will you all be together or will everyone be together but the fallen soul after death? Thanks. McKay Answer Dear McKay, You bring up an...
