Aug 16, 2017 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, I have been studying Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection. I’m trying to find out when Jesus was sent up to heaven? Christina Answer Dear Christina, I’m assuming your question relates to when after the...
Aug 11, 2017 | AAAA AskGramps Website, LDS Church
Question Gramps, I’m a four year (almost) convert. I have just heard that I am required to attend Relief Society. Is that true? I heard a person a couple of years ago mention “I don’t do Relief Society”. My attendance and involvement...
Aug 5, 2017 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Word of Wisdom
Question Gramps, I know the controversy of whether or not green tea is against the Word of Wisdom, but my question is specifically about a green tea extract called EGCG. I was wondering if I could use as a weight-loss aid? I think it can contain very small...
Aug 3, 2017 | AAAA AskGramps Website, LDS Church
Question Gramps, My question is about early morning seminary. When I was in school in Utah, of course, seminary was just a part of our day. We walked across the street and it was a nice break from the normal day. However, away from Utah and maybe Idaho,...
Aug 2, 2017 | AAAA AskGramps Website, LDS Church
Question Dear Gramps, I don’t think you’d touch this one with a ten foot pole, but here goes. Why are the LDS chapels in some wealthy Utah neighborhoods so fancy and ornate, while others in poor rural areas so plain and regular? Obviously, a lot...
Jul 31, 2017 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Atonement
Question Hey, Gramps. I enjoy your take on gospel questions very much. Elder Bednar frequently speaks about the strengthening and enabling power of the Atonement. He mentions episodes in the Book of Mormon that take place before the actual Atonement. I’m...
Jul 23, 2017 | AAAA AskGramps Website, LDS Church
Question Gramps, I know we are counseled not to read anti-Mormon literature. What is the reasoning behind this? Shouldn’t it be of value to us to know what is being said about our religion? It sometimes gives you the feeling that church leaders...
Jul 14, 2017 | AAAA AskGramps Website, LDS Church
Question Gramps, I just saw on our local news that the Mormon Church doesn’t pay taxes. Is this true? Daniel Answer Daniel, The Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints obeys the laws of the land in which it operates. If it did not there...
Jul 10, 2017 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Last days
Question Hi gramps, My question is about the spirits in the pre-mortal spirit world. Will God wait for all spirits in the pre-mortal world to be born before the second coming? Christopher Answer Dear Christopher, D&C 45 describes the events...
Jul 7, 2017 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Prayer
Question Dear Gramps, Lately, I’ve been confused about the church. I have been apart of it my whole life, and now I’m questioning everything. Everywhere I go, people tell me that God isn’t there, he doesn’t answer prayers, that the...