Why doesn’t God just make this world perfect?

Why doesn’t God just make this world perfect?

Dec 7, 2025 | God

Question   Gramps, Why does God not make this world perfect? Owen   Answer   Owen, It is natural, even essential, to ask: “If God really created and designed this world, would He not have made it perfect? Why, then, do we experience natural...
How was there light before the sun was created?

How was there light before the sun was created?

Dec 1, 2025 | Creation

Question   Dear Gramps, If on the first day of creation the light was called Day and the darkness Night, where did the light come from if the sun wasn’t created until the fourth day?  Thanks! Shannon   Answer   Shannon, One of the most persistent...
How do I honor the Sabbath if I have to work?

How do I honor the Sabbath if I have to work?

Nov 23, 2025 | Sabbath Day

Question   Dear Gramps, I have a job that requires me to work on Sundays occasionally. How do I then honor the Sabbath as we have been commanded to do? Robert   Answer   Robert, “Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.” With these words, God etched...
Who are the saved ones at Christ’s second coming?

Who are the saved ones at Christ’s second coming?

Nov 21, 2025 | Second Coming

Question   Gramps, Who are the saved ones at Christ’s second coming? Sylvia   Answer   Sylvia, The Second Coming, often called “the great and dreadful day,” will unfold in stunning drama. According to prophetic statements, Christ will not...
Why do we use oil when giving blessings?

Why do we use oil when giving blessings?

Nov 16, 2025 | Priesthood

Question   Gramps, Why do we use oil when giving blessings? Marla   Answer   Marla, The concept of anointing is not unique to contemporary Church practices. The earliest written account dates to the time of Moses, when the Israelites, freshly delivered...
Is it harder to repent after we die?

Is it harder to repent after we die?

Nov 14, 2025 | Afterlife, Repentance

Question   Gramps, I know I read somewhere that it is harder to go through the repentance process after we die than it is in this life.   I have not been able to find a scripture that supports this claim.  Can you help me? Yvette     Answer  ...
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