Nov 23, 2006 | Mormon Policy, Priesthood
Question Dear Gramps, I were recently called as a president of the elders quorum. I am a little confused as regards to what the keys to serve as a quorum president are. An elders quorum president is called by the stake president, but most issues have to be...
Nov 22, 2006 | Marriage, Mormon Doctrine
Question Hi Gramps, Thanks for taking the time to answer questions. I know that we will not be alone in the next world if we stay faithful and keep our covenants. We are told a companion will be provided. I think this is a great part of the gospel, but my...
Nov 19, 2006 | Church History, LDS Scriptures
Question Gramps, From my studies, it seems that the gold plates did not contain the same information as what was covered in the Brass Plates (i.e. genealogy of the jews, first five books of Moses, etc.) If this was so important, what happened to the Brass...
Nov 16, 2006 | Obedience, Personal Revelation, Priesthood
Question Dear Gramps, Our leaders have counseled us to remain in our native country to help develop the Church. I am planning to leave my country, bring my wife and kids, which means I will also have to be released from a major church calling and take my...
Nov 16, 2006 | LDS Church
Question Dear Gramps, Has the Mormon Church said anything regarding the Shroud of Turin? Louise Answer Dear Louise, The Shroud of Turin, an ancient linen cloth bearing the faint image of a man who appears to have suffered crucifixion, has...
Nov 15, 2006 | LDS Scriptures, Mormon Doctrine
Question Hello Gramps, I was wondering about the Three Nephites that are still walking upon the earth. After reading about John the Beloved, I thought I would ask the same about the Three Nephites. Have there been any documented sightings of them. Trish ...
Nov 14, 2006 | Mormon Doctrine, Second Coming
Question Dear Gramps, John the Beloved asked to stay on the earth so he could build the kingdom of God. What evidence is there that he has done this? I don’t recall hearing about any “sightings” of him or his work. Karen Answer Dear Karen, Indeed...
Nov 13, 2006 | Missionary Work, Mormon Doctrine
Question Dear Gramps, What can I do if our Mormon Church is described as a sect? How do I react? Thank you so much, Lennart Answer Dear Lennart, There are many opportunities for missionary work, and this is one of them. A sect is usually thought...
Nov 12, 2006 | Obedience, Premortal Life, Trials
Question Dear Gramps, I accidentally clicked on a link that inadvertently led me to a question posed about how foreordination/predestination and freedom to choose can be non-mutually exclusive. I write to you today to share with you my thoughts and see if you...
Nov 12, 2006 | Premortal Life
Question Dear Gramps, My question is somewhat existential, somewhat theological, and purely speculative, I think. I believe in an existence prior to mortality—that individual “spirits” or “essences” (or whatever philosophical parlance you prefer) gathered...
