Jun 28, 2016 | LDS Church, Sacrament
Question Gramps, What can you tell me about the history of Sacrament Meetings in the early restored church? When did it become a practice to have members invited or assigned to give talks in Sacrament meeting? Was it always the case? I am a branch president...
Jun 27, 2016 | Faith, Obedience
Question Hi Gramps, I prayed recently to be granted any spiritual gift, any “leftover” gift God will give. I don’t know which spiritual gift is appropriate for my situation, obviously God’s wisdom is better. But then I read D&C 88:65...
Jun 24, 2016 | Mormon Policy, Temples
Question Gramps, Writing is an important part of my thought process. We are encouraged to go to the temple to seek out answers, and I was wondering why I never see people write down their impressions in the Celestial Room. Is it not allowed to bring a pen and...
Jun 23, 2016 | Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, What is this trend with LDS women wearing workout gear when not working out and using it as an excuse to not wear their garments? I have noticed a LOT of people I know from church who are endowed doing things (and posting pictures on social...
Jun 21, 2016 | Resurrection
Question Gramps, Is a resurrected being celestial, or can they be a lower order? Dan Answer Hello Dan, Thank you for your question. This has always been a fun subject for me. As we know, thanks to the Atonement of the Savior, all mankind will one...
Jun 17, 2016 | Divorce, Repentance
Question Hi Gramps, My family has had to deal with a lot of pain in recent years with a man that cheated multiple times on my sister. They are now divorced. He is very narcissists and thinks rules don’t apply. He has never said he was sorry for what he...
Jun 12, 2016 | Book of Mormon, Church History
Question Gramps, What was going on with the soldiers in the sky the night the golden plates were delivered to Joseph Smith? Steve Answer Dear Steve, Great question. You nearly had me stumped on this one. It’s a story I had not heard...
Jun 11, 2016 | Mormon Policy, Word of Wisdom
Question Gramps, What is the Church’s stance on medicinal marijuana? Terry Answer Dear Terry, When the Utah State Legislature was considering two bills on medical marijuana the Church did issue a statement. It said in part: “While we...
