Oct 31, 2012 | Afterlife, Current issues
I know that all will be resurrected–that is the gift of immortality. Will there be resurrected spirits in the millennium who have not had their work performed/nor have they accepted the gospel of Jesus Christ. OR are those individuals reserved to come at the end...
Oct 28, 2012 | Bible, Doctrine & Covenants, Mormon Policy, Worthiness
I was recently studying the church resources about the principle of fasting and came across this statement: “When fasting, members of the Church are advised to abstain from two meals each Fast Day also by prayer in connection with fasting to develop spiritual...
Oct 27, 2012 | Faith, Priesthood
Question Gramps, I thought that only those with the priesthood can perform miracles like healing. But in class, we read a story of a young boy who blessed his father without the Melchizedek Priesthood. Futhermore, missionaries told of their experiences of...
Oct 26, 2012 | Bible, Book of Mormon, Current issues, God, Self Worth
I know that we are all God’s children and He loves us equally. But as I read scriptures (both Bible and Book of Mormon, I have noticed that God seems to have loved David in a special way over the rest of us. And He is very protective of women and warns man about the...
Oct 21, 2012 | Marriage, Mormon Doctrine, Temples
Hey Gramps, It’s been taught in our Relief Society that women can be exalted without being sealed to a husband. On the other hand, a man can NOT be exalted without being sealed to a wife. The reference they give to back this up is D&C 131:1-4. Is this really...
Oct 19, 2012 | Current issues, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, What is the proper way to dispose old worn out garments? John Answer John, There are a few options when disposing of old garments. The common point with all of them is that the symbols themselves are to be removed from the...
Oct 16, 2012 | Current issues, Sacrament
Question Gramps, What is done with the left over sacrament bread and water? As I see it, it is still set apart emblems of the Savior and should be treated as such. I have noticed that some primary children go up after and grab handfuls and eat it. Michael...
Oct 15, 2012 | Current issues, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, Does consecrated oil have to be extra virgin olive oil or any of the stages of olive oil? Seems we would use the best which is the first press being the extra virgin type. Mike Answer Mike The only requirement about the oil is...
