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...
Apr 15, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Temples, Word of Wisdom
Gramps, Can you lose your temple recommend if you break the word of wisdom? Jack _____________ Jack, Yes you can lose your temple recommend for not following the Word of Wisdom. Obedience to the word of wisdom is required in order to obtain, and maintain, a temple...
Mar 3, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy, Temples
Question Dear Gramps, I am in love with an LDS woman for the past 4 years. I know my heart well, and my feelings for her are pure and honorable. She loves me, but says we won’t be able to marry in the temple and be sealed. We have spoken about this, and my...
Feb 23, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Temples
Question Gramps, I am confused over the position of the star in the windows of the Nauvoo Temple. From what I have found, it sounds as if the inverted star is a satanic symbol. What have I misread or interpreted? Thanks. Gib Answer Gib, The five-pointed star...
Feb 7, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy, Obedience, Prayer, Temples
Question Dear Gramps, I’ll be getting my endowments this week (convert 2.5 years ago). I’ve heard that we’re supposed to wear them at night while sleeping as well and that one of the future temple recommend questions will be whether or not we wear...
Jan 31, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Life's Lessons, Obedience, Prayer, Temples
Question Dear Gramps, My job that I have been at for many years now requires me to work on Sunday. I have Friday and Saturday off. I have a Temple calling as a Patron. I now have the option to switch to Sunday/Monday off. I love my calling and have kept myself worthy...
Dec 26, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Church History, Temples
Question Gramps, Can you tell me the date that construction on the SLC Mormon Temple was begun and when the work was completed? Cole Answer Cole, Groundbreaking for the Salt Lake Temple was done on February 14, 1853. The cornerstone was laid on...
Dec 18, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Temples
Every temple has the inscription “Holiness to the Lord, the House of the Lord”. When we read that, is “Lord” referring to the Father or the Son. Jesus called the temple “My father’s house”, but other references seem to suggest...
