Jul 27, 2024 | Premortal Life
Question Gramps, If Heavenly Father and I assume Mother, have bodies of flesh and bone, why do their children only have spirits? Terri Answer Terri, The nature of God and humanity is a profound subject that has intrigued believers for centuries,...
Jul 27, 2024 | Mormon Policy, Prophets
Question Gramps, For a man to become the next prophet, must he hold the position of being a member of the Church of the Firstborn? I understand that the LDS Church and the Church of the Firstborn are distinct churches. Thanks for your time. Jeffrey...
Jun 21, 2024 | Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, My son and his wife are currently giving us the silent treatment, contrary to President Russell M. Nelson’s address in the 2023 conference talk telling us not to do that. He also dishonors his mother and his father, me. He does so openly...
Jun 11, 2024 | Mormon Policy
Question Hey Gramps, I converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints a couple of years ago, however, due to familial pressure (my family is pioneer stock in the Community of Christ Church, formerly RLDS) I stopped attending church altogether. I...
Jun 4, 2024 | Sabbath Day
Question Gramps, I know it’s not our place to judge others and that Sunday is our sign to the Lord, but my bishop and our bishopric (except me) watch sports on Sunday. I just don’t understand the reasoning behind this and it bothers me. How can I...
May 14, 2024 | Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, Should we, as Latter-day Saints, swear on the Bible when part of a jury? Jim Answer Jim, Thank you for your question. First, I need to correct your question. While some jurisdictions may vary, jury duty usually doesn’t...
May 10, 2024 | Death, Temples
Question Gramps, My husband and son passed away within 6 months of each other. My husband’s half-sister (same mother), is an avid LDS member. She wants to seal and baptize both in the LDS faith. I have enjoined her and the LDS from this act in...
Apr 25, 2024 | Priesthood
Question Gramps, I have a question about women and the priesthood. A friend has posted her distaste for a recent quote that came out regarding women and priesthood power. The comments were crazy, to say the least, stuff about equality and power and patriarchy....
Apr 23, 2024 | Faith, Prayer
Question Gramps, Is it wise to get a blessing when I have no faith that I will get answers to my prayers? Or accept the counsel giving during my blessing? Karen Answer Dear Karen, It’s difficult to answer this question without knowing more. ...
