Oct 2, 2026 | Mormon Policy, Revelation
What responsibility does a person have after receiving a heavenly vision or visitation? Latter-day Saint scripture gives us some fascinating examples. While God sometimes commands people to share what they have seen, other revelations are meant to remain private and sacred. Even Apostles are not necessarily expected to publicly describe every spiritual experience they receive. So what determines whether a person should testify, act, or simply keep the experience to themselves?
Sep 21, 2026 | Mormon Policy, Prayer
Question Hi Gramps, Can women act in faith and raise their arm to the square to command evil spirits to leave? It’s not something I’d like to do, but I have a friend in a bad situation, and while I have no intention of going anywhere near it,...
Sep 15, 2026 | Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, If I recall correctly, the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles can officiate in temple sealings because they hold all the priesthood keys. From the at logic, they can also officiate endowment sessions, initiatories, baptisms,...
Aug 16, 2026 | Mormon Policy, Social Media
Question Gramps, I created a group chat on Messenger, and we discuss Come, Follow Me weekly. We do a live discussion online. I am not a set-apart teacher of the ward. Is this prohibited? My bishop says it is prohibited. I did not use the Church’s name in...
Aug 9, 2026 | Missionary Work, Mormon Policy, Priesthood
Question Gramps, One of the Young Women I teach asked why males are commanded to serve a mission if able, but females are not. I have been searching for an answer but haven’t found anything. Any ideas? Thanks. Michelle Answer Michelle, The...
Aug 7, 2026 | Mormon Policy, Priesthood
Question Gramps, What are the criteria for advancement to the office of an Elder to a High Priest in the Melchizedek priesthood? In my ward, it seems almost random. There are high priests who are relatively young and inactive or do not fulfill callings, and...
Jul 29, 2026 | Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, Why don’t either the Church website or its Gospel Library app have archives of pre-Ensign magazines like Improvement Era and Millennial Star? Surely those could also be helpful resources when about to give a talk in sacrament meeting,...
Jul 6, 2026 | Mormon Policy, Prophets
Question Gramps, Is it against Church policy, worthiness, or otherwise incompatible with the Church to say that you may believe a prophet was wrong? We know prophets have been wrong in the past. However, if I believe someone was wrong in the past, am I to be...
Jun 28, 2026 | Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, I have heard that the US should not make the first attack in war, on their own soil, and that the Lord will not be with them if they do. If invading enemies enter but don’t strike, I have also heard that they will not have the Lord...
Jun 19, 2026 | Mormon Faith, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, Why are we making the Salt Lake Temple earthquake-proof? Should we not have faith that Heavenly Father can protect his temple using divine means? If God isn’t concerned about protecting his temples from natural disasters. Why are we...
