Apr 19, 2019 | Holidays, Jesus Christ
Question Dear Gramps, Why does Easter move if it is meant to be the rebirth of Jesus? Patricia Answer Dear Patricia, The celebration of Easter has its roots in the early Christian church, where the resurrection of Jesus was commemorated in various...
Apr 18, 2019 | Afterlife, Current issues
Question Gramps, Could you please explain how the Law of Restitution applies in the resurrection. I understand that we rise as we were laid in the grave for there is no growth in the grave. I keep hearing that we rise as we were in the “prime of...
Apr 15, 2019 | Bible, Last days
Question Gramps, In the latter days…..”and the moon shall turn to blood”, is this ” the blood moon”? This is mentioned in Joel. Raymond Answer Dear Raymond, Before I continue with basically a summary, let me point you...
Apr 12, 2019 | Baptism, Church History, Priesthood
Question Gramps, A 10 year old child from a non-member family is being baptized into the church. The mother has given consent despite the stepfathers diapproval. The family has drug and alcohol problems and there are mental health issues at play for the mother....
Apr 8, 2019 | Forgiveness, Repentance
Question Gramps, If you sincerely repent of a stupid stupid thing you did (adultery) are you forgiven? Can you still marry in the temple? Can you still gain a higher glory? Cher Answer Dear Cher, I am humbled to be able to answer this delicate...
Apr 5, 2019 | Current issues, Mormon Doctrine
Question Gramps, I stumbled across your site and its very refreshing. I appreciate your willingness to tackle difficult topics. During my in depth research into Polygamy, I learned that Polyandry was also practiced. Anyone I’ve ever tried to discuss this...
Apr 2, 2019 | Afterlife, Atonement
Question Gramps, I teach Gospel Principles. I was teaching on the atonement, and this convert had a really big problem with the concept of everyone receiving a body in the resurrection. She thought it was not fair that mean nasty people, murderers etc. got a...
Mar 28, 2019 | Atonement, Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, If Jesus Christ was alone in the Garden of Gethsemane and was immediately taken into custody, how do you think we have a record of his exact words? Chantelle Answer Dear Chantelle, Jesus brought three witnesses with him to the...
Mar 24, 2019 | Abortion, Babies, Premortal Life
Question Gramps, What and where is the scriptural basis for your contention that a person’s spirit existed in Heaven before that person’s earthly body was born? Does that spirit inhabit a baby’s body before birth or, as you see it, or does it...
Mar 17, 2019 | Current issues, Missionary Work
Question Dear Gramps, The Church teaches that every able-bodied worthy young man should serve a mission. I am able bodied and I strive to be worthy through repentance. I’m not nervous about leaving home or having a strong testimony or even talking to...
