Why aren’t miscarried children included on family group records?
Question Gramps, A little over a year ago, I lost my first child. His gestational age at the time of his death would put him in the "miscarriage" category--a baby that would not survive outside its mother's womb. Had he died just a few weeks later, he would...
What does “land of their inheritance” mean in the Book of Mormon?
Question Gramps, In the Book of Mormon it talks about “the land of their inheritance." What does that mean? A literal piece of land given to a person for eternity? Or something else? Wayne Answer Wayne, IIn the Book of Mormon, “the land of their...
Can women command evil spirits to leave?
Question Hi Gramps, Can women act in faith and raise their arm to the square to command evil spirits to leave? It's not something I'd like to do, but I have a friend in a bad situation, and while I have no intention of going anywhere near it, I'd like to know...
Who actually blesses the Sacrament?
Question Gramps, It is usual to say 'the Sacrament will now be blessed by the priesthood, but the prayers specifically say 'O God the ETERNAL FATHER we ask THEE in the name of thy Jesus Christ to bless [the emblems]. Colin Answer Colin, If you've...
How can I overcome judging people by their looks?
Question Hello Gramps, Sometimes I find myself judging people from the outside, based on their looks. I can also find myself doing this in dating. What do you think about this? How can I overcome this? Anonymous Answer Anonymous, Most of us have...
Can we feel remorse after death and be able to repent of those things?
Question Gramps, Do you think people who have died get to Paradise and realize there, the mistakes they have made in this life-- like how badly they treated someone-- and feel remorse for it once they are through the veil? And are they given the opportunity to...
Can Apostles’ wives serve in any Latter-day Saint temple?
Question Gramps, If I recall correctly, the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles can officiate in temple sealings because they hold all the priesthood keys. From the at logic, they can also officiate endowment sessions, initiatories, baptisms,...
Why is the Word of Wisdom a commandment when the Doctrine & Covenants states otherwise?
Question Gramps, Doctrine & Covenants 89:2 says the word of wisdom is, “To be sent greeting; not by commandment or constraint, but by revelation and the word of wisdom, showing forth the order and will of God in the temporal salvation of all saints in the...
Can family members use secret combinations?
Question Gramps, Can a family member use the principles of secret combinations to influence and control other family members? Gayla Answer Gayla, While the Book of Mormon primarily describes organized groups seeking political power, wealth, and...
Will we ever get the rest of the Book of Joseph or more of the Book of Abraham?
Question Gramps, Will the book of Joseph that Joseph Smith founded, along with the book of Abraham, ever get a chance to be translated? I heard that the Book of Joseph papyrus was burned in the great Chicago fire. Yet, is there a possibility that someday we...
