How can I have faith like a mustard seed?
Question Gramps, How can I have faith like a mustard seed? Bri Answer Bri, One of the most profound and distinctive teachings from the Book of Mormon appears in Alma 32, where the prophet Alma compares faith to planting a seed. He encourages...
Is it appropriate to fast for more than one person at a time?
Question Gramps, Is it appropriate to fast for more than one person at a time? I was asked to fast for missionaries, and I said no because I was fasting for someone else. I was asked to include them in my fast, but I answered no, because I felt it was...
Why didn’t Jesus get baptized as a child like John the Baptist did?
Question Gramps, As I was starting to read the New Testament again, a new question popped into my head. Why did Jesus wait so long to be baptized? In Doctrine & Covenants 84:28, it states that John was baptized in his youth, ordained to the priesthood, and...
Why do we have prayer rolls in the temples?
Question Gramps, Why do we have prayer rolls in the temple? Leonard Answer Leonard, Prayer is at the heart of nearly every faith tradition. It is a means of communicating with the Divine, offering thanks, pleading for help, seeking forgiveness,...
Why does God allow people to die due to natural disasters?
Question Gramps, What does the Church say about those people who die because of natural disasters? And why does God allow this? N Answer N, Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believe that our mortal life is not meant to be...
Is it okay to support someone who is gay?
Question Gramps, Will I be going against the Church if I support someone who is gay? Polly Answer Polly, First, it’s important to understand the doctrine and policies of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints regarding LGBTQ+ individuals....
Is there a difference between the duties and responsibilities of the Priesthood?
Question Gramps, What is the difference between the duties of the priesthood and the responsibilities of the priesthood? Salve Answer Salve, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teaches that there are two parts of the priesthood: the...
Where did Satan get his negative attitude if in an area of peace and love?
Question Gramps, When heaven was a place of peace and righteousness, and everything was good, where did Satan get his negative intention from? Frank Answer Frank, Contrary to deterministic views that hold that evil arises solely from environmental...
