Oct 13, 2007 | Afterlife, Church History
Gramps, I have heard that Brigham Young once said…. If you knew how wonderful it is on the other side you would kill yourself to get there?… IF so, what did he mean by that statement? dh, from Idaho Dear dh, I would think that any bit of information that comes your...
Oct 12, 2007 | Bible, Life's Lessons, Mormon Doctrine, Obedience, Satan, Second Coming
Dear Gramps, One of Satan’s greatest attacks against the Saints these days is all but making it illegal to stand for gospel principals when challenged. I speak of homosexuality and gay marriage. It is often asked about, and if one were to state their beliefs in the...
Oct 11, 2007 | Forgiveness, Obedience, Repentance, Worthiness
Gramps, I’ve been having a hard time understanding what to do. I went on a blind date with a guy that a somewhat close friend set me up with. She and her date came with us. After dinner, we watched a movie. They left to go on a walk. We watched the movie. We were...
Oct 10, 2007 | Afterlife, Premortal Life
Hello Gramps, I have a question regarding fate. There was an 18 year old boy from our ward who died in an auto accident. He was one of those youth who had a great influence on both adults and children/youth without ever really realizing it. People, including me, are...
Oct 10, 2007 | Bible, Jesus Christ, Mormon Doctrine, Pearl of Great Price, Satan
Gramps, There are several instances in Genesis that refer to the thigh in making promises (24:2, 24:9, 32:25, 47:25). What is the significance of the thigh in these passages? Also Genesis 3:15 (and Moses 4:21) is the scripture about the serpent bruising his heel and...
Oct 10, 2007 | God, Obedience
Dear Gramps, My 8 year old grandson asked me today why is cussing bad? I gave him an answer, but I’d like to hear yours. I’m sure it’s better than mine. Carolan, from Hesperia, California Dear Carolan, I doubt very much that I could give a better answer to your...
Oct 9, 2007 | Temples, Worthiness
Gramps, I was wondering what ceremony long white underclothes is used by men in the Mormon religion. My boyfriend is a Mormon, but won’t explain it to me. I am Catholic. Raven, from Brownsville, Texas Dear Raven, The inner garments that are worn by all of the...
Oct 7, 2007 | Missionary Work, Temples, Youth Issues
Dear Gramps, I just received my mission call to the Argentina Cordoba mission. I have two questions. 1) What can I expect to experience in Argentina as a missionary? 2) How can I prepare to enter the temple with the right spirit? Ian, from Fullerton, California Dear...
Oct 4, 2007 | Holy Ghost, Mormon Doctrine, Priesthood
Dear Gramps, I have a 13 year old niece who posed this question to her Sunday School teacher who asked me to find out the following: Is the holy ghost male or female? If male why? If female why? Which led to the second question. Why can’t a female be the prophet? I...
Oct 3, 2007 | Book of Mormon, Priesthood
Dear Gramps, I’ve been studying the lineage of priesthood authority in the Book of Mormon. Why is priesthood authority and the ordination thereof never mentioned until Mosiah/Alma. Did Lehi, Nephi, Jacob, etc not have priesthood authority? Wouldn’t that be...
