May 3, 2007 | Priesthood, Satan
Question Dear Gramps, This is tough. In 1991 our 17 year old adopted daughter walked off the top of a 17 story building. She had been in and out of therapy, and was at that time in treatment. After her death her therapist told us that they, at her clinic...
Apr 18, 2007 | Priesthood, Satan
Question Gramps, You often read and hear how the Savior and his apostles and prophets cast out evil spirits… and we are taught in the Mormon Church that we will have enmity from Satan and his followers. Do Mormon Saints believe in demonic possession or not?...
Apr 10, 2007 | Mormon Doctrine, Priesthood
Question Dear Gramps, Could you explain to me exactly what is the “Kingdom of God”? John Answer Dear John, There are several connotations of the “Kingdom of God.” God is the organizer and the creator of the universe, and everything within it. He...
Mar 19, 2007 | Callings, Mormon Policy, Priesthood
Question Gramps I understand that when a man in the Mormon Church is called to serve in a bishopric he is ordained as a high priest. As a result, the high priest group in my ward consists of many members of past bishoprics. However, there are others in the...
Feb 15, 2007 | Church History, Priesthood
Question Dear Gramps, I have heard all my life that when the constitution of the United States hangs by a thread, that it will be saved by the Priesthood. Can you tell me if there is anywhere that this is written or is it just one of those tells that gets...
Jan 3, 2007 | Church History, Priesthood
Question Dear Gramps, Could you please explain to me the line from my Line of Priesthood Authority, which goes like this: “Joseph Smith Jr. and Oliver Cowdery ordained the Three Witnesses. (Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer and Martin Harris) were called by...
Dec 24, 2006 | Priesthood
Question Gramps, When King Mosiah gave Alma authority to set the church in order – Alma ordained Priests and Teachers. Jacob and Joseph were ordained as Priests and teachers of this people. Is this the same office referred to in D&C 20 as part of the...
Nov 23, 2006 | Mormon Policy, Priesthood
Question Dear Gramps, I were recently called as a president of the elders quorum. I am a little confused as regards to what the keys to serve as a quorum president are. An elders quorum president is called by the stake president, but most issues have to be...
Nov 16, 2006 | Obedience, Personal Revelation, Priesthood
Question Dear Gramps, Our leaders have counseled us to remain in our native country to help develop the Church. I am planning to leave my country, bring my wife and kids, which means I will also have to be released from a major church calling and take my...
