Dec 4, 2006 | Afterlife, Forgiveness
Question Dear Gramps, My mother-in-law believes that the spirits that were cast out and followed Satan can be forgiven and have an opportunity to obtain a mortal body simply by letting Heavenly Father know they are sorry. I disagree, but I cannot convince her...
Nov 29, 2006 | Marriage, Missionary Work
Question Gramps, I frequently read your questions and responses and they bring quite a bit of thoughtful information and perspective into my life. My question to you is regarding my status in the Church. I am a married woman whose husband is not a member. I...
Nov 26, 2006 | Jesus Christ, Satan
Question Gramps, What is to be considered the “great and abominable” church on the earth today? I have heard many references to this, and question whether it means a specific religion or not. Thank you. Mary Answer Dear Mary, We hear...
Nov 26, 2006 | Life's Lessons, Obedience
Question Dear Gramps, Thanks for you reply to my earlier question. My mind was clarified about some things I needed to do. The reason for my asking about the Lord continuing to bless us should we go against the counsel of his leaders is because in at least two...
Nov 24, 2006 | Joseph Smith
Question Gramps At what point did Joseph Smith’s peep stones become the Urim and Thummin? Slacker Answer Dear Slacker, You’ve got it backwards. The Urim and Thummin, which is a very ancient instrument prepared by God to permit his prophets to...
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...
