Jun 24, 2016 | Mormon Policy, Temples
Question Gramps, Writing is an important part of my thought process. We are encouraged to go to the temple to seek out answers, and I was wondering why I never see people write down their impressions in the Celestial Room. Is it not allowed to bring a pen and...
Jun 23, 2016 | Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, What is this trend with LDS women wearing workout gear when not working out and using it as an excuse to not wear their garments? I have noticed a LOT of people I know from church who are endowed doing things (and posting pictures on social...
Jun 21, 2016 | Resurrection
Question Gramps, Is a resurrected being celestial, or can they be a lower order? Dan Answer Hello Dan, Thank you for your question. This has always been a fun subject for me. As we know, thanks to the Atonement of the Savior, all mankind will one...
Jun 17, 2016 | Divorce, Repentance
Question Hi Gramps, My family has had to deal with a lot of pain in recent years with a man that cheated multiple times on my sister. They are now divorced. He is very narcissists and thinks rules don’t apply. He has never said he was sorry for what he...
Jun 12, 2016 | Book of Mormon, Church History
Question Gramps, What was going on with the soldiers in the sky the night the golden plates were delivered to Joseph Smith? Steve Answer Dear Steve, Great question. You nearly had me stumped on this one. It’s a story I had not heard...
Jun 11, 2016 | Mormon Policy, Word of Wisdom
Question Gramps, What is the Church’s stance on medicinal marijuana? Terry Answer Dear Terry, When the Utah State Legislature was considering two bills on medical marijuana the Church did issue a statement. It said in part: “While we...
Jun 6, 2016 | Forgiveness, Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, Some years ago I badly hurt someone and have been constantly plagued by what I did and unable to move on. The opportunity to fulfill the interpersonal step in repentance is long gone, as I have no way of contacting them. Yet, I feel the Lord...
Jun 4, 2016 | Second Coming, Temples
Question Dear Gramps, What will happen to the Temples during the second coming? We bless and regard them with such sacredness and love, they are the Lord’s house. I live close to the New Zealand Temple and it’s heartbreaking to imagine it possibly...
Jun 1, 2016 | God, Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, In Mormon Doctrine page 575, Elder McConkie states “the plan of salvation was ordained by the Father. It is not the plan of Christ…” In The Encyclopedia of Mormonism Gerald Lund states the same: “The Father is the author of the...
