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...
May 29, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Family, Temples, Testimony
So I am a convert. I am serving a mission and would like to know how to explain why my family won’t be able to attend the temple with me when i get married? It tears my heart to break the news to my family. My mom will be devastated not being able to see her son...
Apr 29, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Marriage, Sealings, Temples
You answered a question, “Is it true a person could be sealed to someone they intended to marry if that person died before they could be married.” Your last paragraph states “Thus, opportunity exists for those who have graduated from mortality and...
Apr 18, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Church History, Temples
Question Which of the founding fathers was the work NOT done for in the St. George temple? I think there were 3. Dennis Answer Dennis, All the founding fathers had their work performed for them. In 1877, President Woodruff shared the...