Mar 31, 2009 | God, Mormon Faith
Dear Gramps, Can you really answer a question? I have search the lds.org’s etc. no place to ask a question that I can locate. Question: Does God sorrow and weep when we commit a sin, mistake, or mean act? thank you. I will see if you answer. And does He rejoice when...
Mar 30, 2009 | Church History, Joseph Smith
Question Dear Gramps, Who is the prophet of the restoration? Becky Answer Dear Becky, Just prior to his death,Lehi, gave counsel and blessings to each of his sons. In the blessing and counsel to his youngest son, Joseph, Lehi relates several prophecies of...
Mar 28, 2009 | Church History, Miracles
Dear Gramps, I recently herd about there were three Nephites that helped out on the Peter Whitmer Farm in Fayette,NY.Is there some scriptual facts that prove thaT TO BE TRUE? Harry Dear Harry, In late May, 1829, Joseph Smith continued to translate the Book of Mormon...
Mar 27, 2009 | Health, Word of Wisdom
Dear Gramps, When I was younger a missionary told the woman I was baby sitting for about a type of tea that was okay to drink however I can not remember what it was and was wondering if you knew. It was something she could make into Ice tea and have on a daily basis,...
Mar 24, 2009 | Faith, Testimony
Question Dear Gramps, I’m appreciative of the time you take to answer gospel-related questions. I’ve been very troubled lately by some experiences I’ve had in college. I’m a freshman, back from a mission in Peru, and now in my second semester at a college in Utah. I...
Mar 21, 2009 | God, Jesus Christ, Scriptures
Dear Gramps, Can you give a easy to understand explination of when reading the BOM, how to distinguish between God the Father and Jesus when they mention “God” “Lord” etc… Caren Dear Caren, It is difficult to determine when God the Father is speaking and when it is...
Mar 20, 2009 | Mormon Doctrine, Obedience
Dear Gramps, Is it considered steeling if a debt of over $4000.00 is owed to a non-church member by a member for nonpayment of rent and taking a refrigerator. The owner’s only income was the rent money. The owner got a judgment for this amount and has been unable to...
Mar 20, 2009 | God, Mormon Doctrine, Premortal Life
Dear Gramps, Why did Heavenly Father give Adam 2 commandments knowing he would have to sin to keep the one? Do not Partake of the Fruit and Multiply and replenish the Earth. Leila Dear Leila, First of all, we need to keep in mind that Adam and Eve did not sin while...
Mar 19, 2009 | Baptism, Bible, Jesus Christ
Dear Gramps, Do we know why Jesus was baptized at the age of 30 and not earlier in life? Cam Dear Cam, Nephi explains to us that there are four reasons why Jesus was baptized. First He was baptized to “fulfill all righteousness.” Second His baptism showed “He...
Mar 18, 2009 | Afterlife, Temples
Question Dear Gramps, Will we wear garments in the Celestial kingdom? Sue Answer Dear Sue, Yes we will wear garments in the Kingdom of God. The question whether they will be as the temple garments we wear today is not known. We read in Alma 5: ...
