Apr 29, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Temples
Question Gramps Is there a room in the top of each temple for the Prophet to go to communicate with Heavenly Father and his Son? John Answer John, The Holy of Holies, also called the “most holy place” in Biblical tradition, is...
Feb 7, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Family, Temples
I’m getting sealed to my husband and I was wondering if his son could get sealed to us without me adopting him. His mother will never be sealed in the temple. Savannah ________________ Hello Savannah, Under current policy, the Church will not seal a person to...
Jan 13, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Temples
Question Gramps, I have read, with interest, comments about the second annointings in the temple. It is my understanding that a person, at one time, was recommended by their Bishop for such annointing; later changed to Stake President. Is this an ordinance that...
Dec 28, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy, Temples
Question Gramps, In the past I have noticed some reluctance to having single 18 yr. old females receive their own endowments. Is there any reason why they shouldn’t? Thank you for any enlightenment. Bob Answer Hello Bob, I recognize that...
Dec 27, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Family, Mormon Policy, Temples
Question Gramps, Can my husband’s adult child be sealed to us? He really wants this to happen. Do I have to legally adopt him? Thanks, Dana Answer Dana, This is definitely a wonderful desire to have in one’s heart. I will explain some...
Dec 7, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Family, Life's Lessons, Temples
I know that when a child is sealed to their parents, they see the temple robes. As well as many non-members may see the temple robes at an LDS open casket funeral. I was wondering where it is or is not appropriate for someone to see these. For instance, if a...
Nov 13, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Temples, Worthiness
Question Dear Gramps, I have a family member who served a mission several years ago. She stills believes in the church but since marrying a non member she doesn’t attend church anymore, pay tithing or really participate in any type of church activity...
Oct 21, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Marriage, Mormon Doctrine, Temples
Hey Gramps, It’s been taught in our Relief Society that women can be exalted without being sealed to a husband. On the other hand, a man can NOT be exalted without being sealed to a wife. The reference they give to back this up is D&C 131:1-4. Is this really...
Aug 16, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, Temples
Gramps, I’ve been in the church for over a year after having been a pentacostal minister for over 20 years. I love your site. It has answered many questions for me and increased my faith and testimony. However, in my studies I came across two scriptures that I...
Jul 23, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Joseph Smith, Priesthood, Temples
Michael had the priesthood and participated in the creation. Before entering the garden, Adam was given (eternally married) to Eve. After they were driven from the garden, Adam was given the Aaronic and Melchizedek priesthood. Did Adam (and Eve)lose the priesthood...