Does God have a sense of humor?
Question Dear Gramps, Does God have a sense of humor? Sebastian Answer Dear Sebastian, To attempt to answer that question, it would seem appropriate to first come to a consensus of what humor is. Let me try a little development on that point. In...
Should we always agree with what the Prophet says or should we pray about it?
Question Dear Gramps, Should you always agree with what a prophet says automatically or should you pray about it? I heard that Brigham Young said don’t take my word for it, pray about it. I do understand that he can speak as a prophet and as a man, but how do...
Is there any symbolism in the fact that Nephi reports that his father dwelt in a tent?
Question Dear Gramps, The first book of Nephi mentions numerous times about Lehi dwelling in a tent. Is there any symbolism of this? Kyle Answer Dear Kyle, Lehi was a rich man. Not only did he live in Jerusalem, but he had a house out in the...
How can I feel the Spirit again?
Question Dear gramps, For some reason I haven't really been able to feel the spirit anymore. And I really haven't for a couple of years. I feel so lost and confused and keep doubting my faith. What do I do? Ella Answer Hi Ella, The Spirit is the...
Did the Savior Himself preach to the spirits in prison, as mentioned in 1 Peter 3:18-20, or did He send others in His behalf?
Question Gramps, I was listening to a wonderful set of talks on CD called “Our Savior” from a lecture series at BYU last year. One of the lecturers made a statement that Jesus did not actually preach to the spirits in spirit prison after his crucifixion; but he...
What is meant by the earth being the Lord’s footstool?
Question Gramps, What is meant by the earth being the Lord’s footstool? Rachel & Grant Answer Dear Rachel. & Grant, Think of it!! Of all the infinite number of worlds in the universe, the Savior chose this world, our earth, in which to take upon...
I do not believe that God is all powerful. Don’t the elements obey because of their own volition?
Question Gramps, I really do appreciate reading your responses to the submitted questions. This isn't really a question, but a statement. Although you quoted the scriptures stating that God is all powerful, I really don't think that is the case. He does have...
How can I tell if a Mormon website is legitimate?
Question Gramps, I was recently listening to some podcasts at a website. The owner claims to be LDS. He appears to make a career out of interviewing Mormons over social experiences that do not seem appropriate to be telling the world. I'm concerned over...
How can the ‘oath of vengeance’ be part of the gospel of Jesus Christ?
Question Gramps, I was studying about the endowment ceremony and read that between 1845 and the 1930s, an "oath of vengeance" was performed as part of the endowment. My question is, how could this be part of the gospel of Jesus Christ? Nick Answer ...
What terms of measurement did they use in biblical times?
Question Hi Gramps, Did people in that time use “miles” or some other term of measurement like leagues? Was it really that far from Nazareth to Bethlehem? Rebecca Answer Dear Rebecca, Among the lengths of measure used in the Bible cubit, Matt...
