Sep 24, 2025 | Blessings, Gratitude, Latter-day Saint Culture
Question Gramps, Are we commanded to bless our food before eating? Cheyenne Answer Cheyenne, The act of pausing before a meal to bow one’s head in prayer is almost universal among Latter-day Saint families. Whether uttered in homes, at large...
Sep 21, 2025 | Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, The commandment of “Be ye therefore perfect…” is a stretch for our imaginations, let alone our abilities. I understand we have time after this life to accomplish this monumental task of perfection. I wonder what the...
Sep 12, 2025 | Word of Wisdom
Question Gramps, When I joined the Church 15 years ago, I quit smoking, drinking alcohol, tea, and coffee. Could you explain about eating meat sparingly, as it seems most eat a lot of it–even at the Church linger longers. Bruce Answer Bruce,...
Sep 10, 2025 | Afterlife, Marriage, New Testament
Question Gramps, The New Testament says there will be no marriage in heaven. Yet we marry in the temple for time and eternity. What does the New Testament really say? Shasta Answer Dear Shasta, The verses which teach this principle are as follows:...
Sep 8, 2025 | Resurrection
Question Gramps, We are taught that there will be no more death after the Savior comes again and that all will be resurrected. Does that mean animals also? Barbara Answer Barbara, The question of animal resurrection begins with a more fundamental...
Sep 7, 2025 | Mormon Faith
Question Gramps, I noticed in THE CHOSEN that Jesus raised his arm to the square when commanding Lazareth to come from the tomb. We use that in the temple. What does the arm raised signify or mean? Dyan Answer Dyan, I had to take a look at that...
Sep 3, 2025 | Church History
Question Gramps, Who and when was the last black person ordained to the Priesthood during Joseph Smith’s lifetime? Robert Answer Robert, Joseph Smith, the founder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, organized the Church in 1830...
