How can 1 Nephi 3:7 in the Book of Mormon and D&C 124:49 be reconciled?
Dear Gramps, Is there ANY way to reconcile 1 Nephi 3:7 in the Book of Mormon with D&C 124:49? Wouldn’t this last scripture have given Nephi and his brothers an excuse NOT to keep trying to obtain the Brass Plates from Laban? At what point in our own lives do we...
Do you know of any quotes that teach the principles of communication with God through prayer?
Question Dear Gramps, I believe that the best way to communicate with God is through prayer. I also believe that the best way to allow God to communicate with us is to turn to the scriptures. (Not only to gain the words He has spoken to prophet leaders, but to...
How do I know if the decisions I am making are the right decisions?
Dear Gramps, I’m single and am thinking about moving to another state for my work. I already have a job lined up but have a lot of doubts about moving since I have a lot of debt. How can I know it’s the right decision, that it’s based on true principles and not...
Can someone speak to or reach God without prayer and without the gospel?
Question Dear Gramps, There were two nonmembers in my seminary class and today one of them asked a question and I thought I knew the answer, but I am not sure so I am going to ask you. Can someone speak to or reach God without prayer and without the gospel?...
How would we know that an impression we received would be from the Lord or from some other source?
Question Estimado Abuelito, My question is: how we know that the feeling of the Holly Ghost is from God, and is not from our own mind wanting us to believe something? I remember a couple of years ago after I read the Book of Mormon and ask God as described in...
Is it wrong to pray directly to Jesus?
There was nothing wrong with the Book of Mormon people praying directly to Jesus while He was with them. The righteousness of their actions is attested by the Book of Mormon account of their praying to him.
Should women be covering their heads during prayer today?
Women do not need to cover their heads during prayer. Paul was giving counsel toward a local custom in order to avoid offense to any of the locals.
Can Satan interfere with prayer?
Satan cannot hear the thoughts of our hearts when we pray silently. We are commanded to pray vocally as well and should not fear Satan but trust God.
Should women cover their heads during prayer?
Don’t confuse custom with principle. Customs change from day to day, and Mormons believe it is important to respect the customs appropriate to the age in which we live.
