Jul 27, 2014 | Book of Mormon, Prayer
Question Hi Gramps, I have two questions… If someone’s not following the word of wisdom for example, could still pray and ask on Him for the things needed. Life in general things like comfort for a family member going through something? If I wanted...
Jul 26, 2014 | Forgiveness, Obedience
Question Dear Gramps, I have been struggling with this one for a long time. I don’t have the ability to love my enemies, those who want to hurt me or my family and country. I want to obey the Lord but its not in my heart to love people who want to hurt...
Jul 25, 2014 | Baptism, Current issues
Question What exact words are used to baptize someone? Cox Answer Dear Cox, What a great question! The answer comes from the governing documents of the Church (the Doctrine and Covenants) – specifically, in section 20 (known as the Articles...
Jul 20, 2014 | Jesus Christ, Priesthood
Question Gramps, My wife is not a member of the Church and last week we were talking about the priesthood. She asked me why we need the priesthood. When Jesus was on earth, he made a new covenant and said we were all priests; therefore, there is no longer a...
Jul 19, 2014 | Angels, Holy Ghost
Question Gramps, What does it mean when it states “to speak with the tongues of Angels?” I’m assuming it’s to do with the Holy Ghost? Thank you. Renee Answer Dear Renee, Nephi answers your question, but you have to be...
Jul 15, 2014 | Afterlife, Death
Question Gramps, I do not understand why those who die before 8 receive a free ticket into the highest degree of celestial glory. The only reason I can fathom (and I think I was told this) is it’s because they are souls who are too good and too pure for...
Jul 10, 2014 | Family, Prophets
Question Good day brother Gramps, I just read the reply you gave to Carmen. On one one you write, “Carmen What we do with our lives, so long as it is legal and morally sound, is pretty much up to us to decide. I can’t recall the Lord ever dictating...
Jul 4, 2014 | God, Jesus Christ
Question Dear Gramps, Considering the gospel of Jesus Christ promises us eternal life, and that if we do our very best to keep the commandments of God, we may be as our Father in Heaven, as he was once like us. With that being said, according to Joseph Smith...
Jul 1, 2014 | Life's Lessons, Temples
Question Hi Gramps In the country I live, we have to marry civilly before we can be sealed in a temple. I’ve been to several LDS weddings over the past few years where the bride has clearly not been wearing her garments under her wedding dress even though...