Mar 10, 2021 | Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, Why aren’t Bishops and their counselors paid as instructed by the Lord in D&C 42:71-73? Kathryn Answer Kathryn, One question that occasionally comes up in discussions about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is...
Feb 24, 2021 | Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, I have been a member for many years baptized as a child. But only active for the last several years. Will Christ stand for me if I have not been faithful to my covenants? Norman Answer Norman, As I understand your question, there...
Feb 2, 2021 | Mormon Doctrine
Question Gramps, What is the difference between Communism and the Law of Consecration? Thank you. Ryan Answer Ryan, There are essentially two meanings of the word “Communism.” All property being owned commonly (i.e. everyone owns...
Jan 26, 2021 | Current issues, Temples
Question Gramps, Where does a person go to find out if the temple work was done in different places? It looks like my GGF and GGM work was done in 1965, 1975, and 1981 by different families. Sherri Answer Dear Sherri, How wonderful that your...
Jan 13, 2021 | Afterlife, Current issues
Question Gramps, How would it be heaven if our family members aren’t living with us? So I’ve been looking around for this question. I found somethings similar to it like “You are worrying about the wrong problem. You just live worthy of the celestial kingdom,...
Jan 8, 2021 | Mormon Policy, Priesthood
Question Gramps, I am an Elder. My son become a High Priest. Why can’t I ordain him just as I did all the others? I just had to sit there and suffer. John Answer Dear John, Your precious son was being ordained to a Priesthood office! What a...
Jan 4, 2021 | Afterlife, Blessings
Question Gramps, Many people who have received their Patriarchal blessing are told they will come forth in the morning of the first resurrection based on their worthiness. My wife’s blessing says that. My Patriarchal blessing makes no mention of the my...
Dec 20, 2020 | Forgiveness, Repentance
Question Dear Gramps, Thru my eyes I was a mean mother and daughter with addictions. I can never make this up to those I have injured. I selfishly took from everyone. I am an old woman now, and for 25 years I have tried to be the best mother and grandmother I...