Nov 15, 2013 | Satan, Temples
Question Dear Gramps, Can Satan hear things that are talked about in the temple? Jayn Answer Jayn, I am unable to find any doctrinal declaration that Satan is not able to hear words spoken in the temple. I have heard temple patrons specify that...
Nov 14, 2013 | Bible, Book of Mormon, Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, There is a song in our hymnal, “While of These Emblems We Partake,” ( #174) which states in verse three that “[t]he law was broken; Jesus died….” Christ himself told us, in both the New Testament and the Book of Mormon, that he did not come to...
Nov 12, 2013 | Faith, Family, Marriage, Mormon Faith
Question Gramps, I read your answer to the guy who was worried about being an angel only. I have a friend who was sealed to her husband and has two kids. He was lost tragically in a car accident. She has had trouble dating LDS men, They do not wish to pursue...
Nov 8, 2013 | Family, Temples
Question Our daughter is an LDS member and is getting married in a temple in December. In that we, her parents, are not members, what should we expect and what are the expectations the church has of us? I understand that we cannot go into the temple. Linda...
Nov 7, 2013 | Mormon Faith
Question Gramps, Why does the Church advise members to avoid anti-Mormon literature? Surely the truth can withstand examination. If I were a juror and the judge would not allow the prosecuting attorney to present their case, insisting that all the necessary...
Nov 6, 2013 | Current issues, Sabbath Day
Question Dear Gramps, We moved to the UK, and my daughters have been training for a dance program for 3 months and we have just learned the program will be on a Sunday. Turns out virtually all sporting games, swim meets, competitions in general are held on...
Nov 5, 2013 | Baptism, Temples
Question Gramps, Can there be more than one baptismal font in a temple? I have been wondering this as of late because when I have been to the temple and have seen how busy it is, I wondered if there could be more than one baptismal font. SF Answer...
Nov 1, 2013 | Book of Mormon, Prophets
Question Gramps, Does our current prophet communicate with John and the Three Nephites? Chad Answer Chad, In 3 Nephi 28: 25-31 we are informed that the three Nephites are able to pray in the name of Jesus and reveal themselves unto who they may, or unto who...
Oct 31, 2013 | Forgiveness, Life's Lessons, Worthiness
Question Gramps, My brother had some unresolved sins before he went on his mission and as a result ended up getting sent home when he confessed to his mission president during his first transfer. While he was home he met with the bishop and the stake president on a...
Oct 30, 2013 | Book of Mormon, Second Coming
Question Dear Gramps, This is kind of a weird question, but it’s one that keeps floating around in my head so I thought I’d ask you about it. During the Millennium we believe people will be “twinkled” right? How do you suppose that will...
