Jul 12, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Word of Wisdom
Dear Gramps, Could the use of decaf coffee and herb tea be in violation of the Word of Wisdom? But what about sodas, and herbal teas? I would like quotes from the presidency or the elders, please. Thank you, Dianne Dear Dianne, We have the Word of Wisdom and the word...
Jul 11, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Doctrine & Covenants, Health, Word of Wisdom
Gramps, We all know that the Word Of Wisdom pertains to Hot Drinks and has been defined as tea and coffee. We all know that tea and coffee contain caffeine and the use of either would prevent receiving a Temple Recommend. I have two questions: 1. Could the use of...
Jul 9, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, Current issues, Obedience
Dear Gramps, In 1 Timothy 1:13-14 it reads, “For Adam was first formed, then Eve. And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.” Why does Paul bring up that Adam was formed before Eve? Is he simply illustrating...
Jul 8, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Second Coming
Question Gramps, Where will Zion be built and why there? I am a member and I am pretty sure that I know this, but I am trying to explain it to a friend, and want to be certain. Velerie Answer Dear Velerie, There are many definitions of the word...
Jul 5, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Life's Lessons, Missionary Work
Gramps, I was recently asked to speak in Sacrament meeting. I would gladly do so, however I have a great fear in speaking in large groups. However I strongly believe in supporting my leaders and doing what they ask and in pleasing my Heavenly Father. Would it be wrong...
Jul 5, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Doctrine & Covenants, Mormon Doctrine
Gramps, My question is on regards to Patriarch Smith’s statement “President Smith told us that if we could get one little glimpse into the telestial glory even, the glory is so great that we would be tempted to commit suicide to get there.” Can you...
Jul 5, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Forgiveness, Life's Lessons, Mormon Policy, Obedience, Repentance
Gramps, I’ve been excommunicated for awhile, maybe longer. I’d like to know how the system works for people that want to come back into the church again. My EX (convert) left the church, never wants to come back. I still want to be sealed to my kids and of...
Jul 5, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Afterlife, Death
Gramps, My Patriarchal Blessing does not say that I will be called forth on the morning of the First Resurrection. This bothers me very much. It does make reference to the eternities, but I read in a book somewhere that one of the three things this Blessing is to do...
Jul 5, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Joseph Smith
Question Gramps, A church friend gave me a copy of a letter written from the Prophet Joseph to his wife Emma while in Liberty Jail (dated Match 21 1839). Could you please interpret the beginning of the fourth paragraph for me? It reads: “I want you to try to...
Jul 5, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Forgiveness, Life's Lessons, Repentance
Gramps, I have had sex before marriage, and broke the word of wisdom. I am scared to tell my bishop, because everyone in my ward is pressuring me to go on a mission. What is going to happen when I tell him? Thanks Anon. Dear Anon. Well, you’ve broken the law of...
