How was it possible for Melchizedek to exist without parents?
Question Gramps, In Hebrews chapter 7 the author writes about the life of the priest Melchizedek. Verse 3 of that same chapter tells us that Melchizedek is "Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but...
Is a prayer given while kneeling more powerful?
Question Gramps, Is a prayer offered kneeling from an individual more powerful than on offered sitting? I was told that it was by my sister in law. If that be the case does that mean that blessings given by priesthood standing aren't as powerful? I am really...
Should you only get one blessing for an illness?
Question Gramps, I have been told that you should only get one blessing for an illness and that you just have to have faith in it. Is this true? Does this mean that if you are given a blessing to start a new school year, job, or new calling you shouldn't ask...
If the U.S. 1st Amendment was banned, would the Church follow it?
Question Gramps, If the United States government were to ever overthrow the First Amendment and pass a law that banned Latter-day Saints from practicing our religion, would the church obey that law? Brad Answer Brad, That is an interesting...
How will it be heaven if our family members aren’t with us?
Question Gramps, How would it be heaven if our family members aren’t living with us? So I’ve been looking around for this question. I found somethings similar to it like “You are worrying about the wrong problem. You just live worthy of the celestial kingdom,...
Can blessings or sealings be invalid?
Question Hey Gramps, I have always wondered and more recently others have asked me the same question. What happens if someone is unworthy and blesses/passes the sacrament? Or when giving a blessing? Do the receivers of the blessings lose out? Or is the greater...
Why couldn’t I ordain my son to the office of a High Priest?
Question Gramps, I am an Elder. My son become a High Priest. Why can’t I ordain him just as I did all the others? I just had to sit there and suffer. John Answer Dear John, Your precious son was being ordained to a Priesthood office! What a...
Can the spirit of the Holy Ghost be within animals and plants?
Question Gramps, Every living thing upon this earth was created spiritually and has a spirit. Can the spirit of the holy ghost be within plants and animals? If so can you feel that spirit just as a human can feel the spirit of the holy ghost? Or that...
My patriarchal blessing doesn’t mention the first resurrection. Does that mean I’m not eligible?
Question Gramps, Many people who have received their Patriarchal blessing are told they will come forth in the morning of the first resurrection based on their worthiness. My wife’s blessing says that. My Patriarchal blessing makes no mention of the my...
President Nelson talked about counting blessings and recounting problems. Does that mean past too?
Question Dear Gramps, Thru my eyes I was a mean mother and daughter with addictions. I can never make this up to those I have injured. I selfishly took from everyone. I am an old woman now, and for 25 years I have tried to be the best mother and grandmother I...