Aug 11, 2019 | Current issues, Repentance
Question Dear Gramps, I am currently waiting on a mission call but lately I feel the need to talk to my bishop about something that happened about 6 months back that I thought I had cleared up with my bishop. I think I might have said the wrong thing or worded...
Jul 15, 2019 | Current issues, Word of Wisdom
Question Gramps, Where can I find a list of everything that would be against the Word of Wisdom? Rick Answer Rick, Several questions have been asked as to what is forbidden by the Word of Wisdom and whether a specific drink or substance is...
Jul 5, 2019 | Church History, Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I have been reading a book about the Mormon Church and polygamy entitled, Kingdom in the West: Doing the Works of Abraham. In this book it goes into detail about Joseph Smith’s attempts to get polygamy going in the church. I am so...
Jun 27, 2019 | Current issues, Sin
Question Dear Gramps, In a class we were discussing resurrection and our teacher gave us the names of four people and asked us if any of them would not be resurrected. We answered the question, however, the discussion turned to sins and whose were worse. Two...
Jun 16, 2019 | Jesus Christ, LDS Church
Question Dear Gramps, I have a question about how Christ restored the church during his life. Joseph Smith within a span of 20 years completely restored the church with temples, temple ordinances, plural marriage, work for the dead, etc. Why didn’t Christ...
Jun 10, 2019 | Priesthood
Question I am wondering what the Church’s stance is regarding exorcisms. Do they believe in possessions? If so, what is done about it? Michelle Answer Michelle, Because there are examples in Christ’s time of possessions, the official...
Jun 6, 2019 | Repentance, Sexual Issues
Question Dear Gramps, When an endowed priesthood holder violates the law of chastity before he is married, what church discipline is invoked and what is it based upon (severity, length of time, etc)? Kristi Answer Dear Kristi, The duties of a...
May 27, 2019 | Church History
Question Hi Gramps, I was wondering – recently my husband heard that there were contradicting accounts of the First Vision from the Prophet Joseph Smith. Do you know anything about this? This is very disheartening to my husband and I’m at a loss.. not sure what...
May 16, 2019 | Afterlife, Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I have great faith and trust that Heavenly Father will do the best for his children, but I would like clarification on the matter of those who will come forth in the morning of the first resurrection. I do a lot of family history and...
May 13, 2019 | Current issues, Mormon Doctrine
Question Dear Gramps, I was researching what it means to born in the covenant…what benefits/responsibilities this conveys, etc. I read the Orson Whitney quote (which I had never seen) with some astonishment and a feeling of deep humility for the love and...
