Sep 7, 2014 | Current issues, Priesthood
Question Gramps, If the Priesthood is the power of God given to men on earth, why was it not restored first? Wouldn’t this power and authority be required to substantiate the restoration of the gospel? Poki Answer Hello Poki,...
Aug 24, 2014 | Book of Mormon, Jesus Christ
Question Hi Gramps! My husband and I have recently started reading the book of Mormon. I would like to know why in Alma the word Christ and Church are used? In the KJV Bible, those words did not appear until the New Testament. The churches were called...
Aug 23, 2014 | Current issues, Priesthood
Question Gramps, Are their degrees of priesthood power? The Savior said that if we had the faith as a grain of a mustard seed that we could move mountains. In my mind he has set the bar or standard. If we have faith less than the grain of a mustard seed then...
Aug 22, 2014 | Current issues, Prayer
Question Gramps, Why do we use old English when we say prayers? Also, how do we do it correctly? Words like “Canst” “Wilt” and similar conjugations can be confusing. Thanks! Tyler Answer Tyler, I thank thee for thy...
Aug 18, 2014 | Current issues, Premortal Life
Question Dear Gramps, Were there covenants and ordinances made in the premortal life?Marco Answer Marco, I believe that there are indeed covenants that can be made in the premortal life. A number of latter-day prophets and apostles have implied...
Aug 14, 2014 | LDS Church, Prophets
Question Gramps, Why does the Prophet not answer direct questions relative to the current issues facing the church? He instead relies on apologetic sites, such as this on, to respond for the church. Is he a prophet in name only? Poki Answer Poki,...
Aug 13, 2014 | Homosexuality, Marriage, Temples
Question Dear Gramps, I read in a previous answer and it was mentioned in Sunday School today that members who are attracted to the same sex but remain chaste and don’t act on their urges, the same as heterosexuals, can hold a temple recommend. What about...
Aug 8, 2014 | Callings, Priesthood
Question Gramps, Does the release from a presiding office mean the loss of keys or the suspension of authority? Grant Answer Grant, When a person is released from a calling that has keys associated with it, they no longer hold those keys. The...
Aug 6, 2014 | God, Repentance
Question Dear Gramps, My Grandson asks this question. Because we have Prophets/Apostles today we don’t get messengers any more. In reference to this question;talking about Jeremiah/Ezekiel giving warning Jerusalem to repent. “Lehi” a plain...
Aug 4, 2014 | Gratitude, Prayer
Question Gramps, Should we pray over food in a public setting such as restaurants? Austin Answer Austin, We should always have a prayer in our hearts. As we read in Alma 34:27: “Yea, and when you do not cry unto the Lord, let...
