Jan 8, 2021 | Mormon Policy, Priesthood
Question Gramps, I am an Elder. My son become a High Priest. Why can’t I ordain him just as I did all the others? I just had to sit there and suffer. John Answer Dear John, Your precious son was being ordained to a Priesthood office! What a...
Jan 4, 2021 | Afterlife, Blessings
Question Gramps, Many people who have received their Patriarchal blessing are told they will come forth in the morning of the first resurrection based on their worthiness. My wife’s blessing says that. My Patriarchal blessing makes no mention of the my...
Dec 20, 2020 | Forgiveness, Repentance
Question Dear Gramps, Thru my eyes I was a mean mother and daughter with addictions. I can never make this up to those I have injured. I selfishly took from everyone. I am an old woman now, and for 25 years I have tried to be the best mother and grandmother I...
Dec 13, 2020 | Mormon Policy
Question Hi gramps, I was curious about why the church pays seminary and institute teachers (at least in Utah, I know they don’t pay every single one) and was thinking if that was paid ministry? Because our church condemns that…I don’t have doubts at all,...
Nov 24, 2020 | Current issues, Forgiveness
Question Gramps, If a person was voluntarily excommunicated for adultery but repents with full restoration of blessings, having been faithful for over 30 years, including remarriage in the temple, is there any doctrine or conditions which would prevent that...
Nov 8, 2020 | Mormon Doctrine
Question Gramps, Many times in the Doctrine and Covenants we are told “the gates of hell shall not prevail against you.” What does this mean? Why this imagery? Are the gates of hell a physical location or a spiritual position? Shelly Answer...
Nov 7, 2020 | Current issues, Mormon Doctrine
Question Gramps, The recent general conference was full of excellent talks and council for all of us. Which makes me wonder if we could conclude that the conference talks can be considered scripture for our day? Lloyd Answer Lloyd, The quick...