Jul 15, 2011 | Family, God, Jesus Christ, Marriage
I was recently teaching of the Divinity of Christ in a lesson, and was told by a young member that the priests in the temple threw down their rods to see if a branch sprouted to know who was to marry Mary. None of their branches sprouted, but Joseph who was not there...
Jul 14, 2011 | Current issues, Jesus Christ
Dear Gramps, When we came to earth, we went through a veil which made us completely forgot our pre-life in heaven. Thus, on earth we can only rely on Holy Ghost whispering for our testimony. However, Jesus’ case might be a little bit different. I assume He knew...
Jul 12, 2011 | Afterlife, Family, Sealings
Question Gramps, I have a question I hope you can answer quickly concerning the sealing power that enables a wayward child to return to their parents so long as they repent and haven’t committed the unpardonable sin. I am terminally ill and will soon...
Jul 9, 2011 | Afterlife, Family
Hello Gramps, We are taught that as we live worthily we can live together as families in the Eternities. Obviously that cannot mean my little (nuclear) family as then I would not be with my parents nor my children with their children and so on. I have considered that...
Jul 7, 2011 | Current issues, Missionary Work, Mormon Policy
Hey Gramps, I am soon to receive my mission call but I was wondering about something. I have played the violin since I was a child, and to go two years without playing it would be a lot to ask of anyone who loves it like I do. I asked my bishop and he said it usually...
Jul 6, 2011 | Current issues, LDS Scriptures, Mormon Policy
Dear Gramps, I teach the youth at seminary. Electronic Communication Devices are becoming a concern. Have the Brethren given any counsel on the uses of ECD in the classroom? I see them as a temptation to distract them rather than a blessing. What advice would I give...
Jul 5, 2011 | Church History
Question Gramps, Is the White Horse Prophecy a valid and true prophecy or is it false? John Answer Dear John, In short, it is false. There are many prophecies attributed to Joseph Smith that were written from memory, many after he was martyred. Most all of...
Jul 4, 2011 | Current issues, Mormon Policy, Tithing
Dear Gramps, Today my wife went to have her temple recommendation renewed and the counselor of the stake presidency ask her if I was paying tithing to whish she reply that yes. To this he replied that now is a new policy that if the head of the family is not paying...
Jul 3, 2011 | Current issues, Marriage, Temples
Hi Gramps, Could you please tell me does my husbands ex wife need to give permission for he and I to be sealed in the temple? She is threatening this. She committed adultery on him as well. We know he needs a sealing clearance, but can she stop us from being sealed?...
