Does Section 89 in the Doctrine and Covenants proscribe against the use of both grain and meat?
Question Dear Gramps, I have a question about Doctrine & Covenants 89:14-17. I have always assumed these verses were about the use of grains. Verse 14 says that grain should be the staff of life, in verse 17 it specifies wheat for the use of man. So how do...
Was Jesus conceived sexually?
Question Gramps, Someone asked me a question for which I did not have an answer: Was Jesus Conceived sexually? I don't have a good answer. Ken Answer Ken, Harold B. Lee had this to say: We are very much concerned that some of our Church teachers...
Do modern temples have a Holy of Holies and what is its purpose?
Question Gramps, Do modern LDS temples have a room set aside as a Holy of Holies and if so .for what purpose? John Answer Dear John, I have written before the history and purpose of the Holy of Holies in temples. I'll revisit it today to provide...
What is the “Law of Sarah?”
Question Gramps, What is your understanding of The Law of Sarah? Moira Answer Dear Moira, First of all an explanation as to what it is: "Concubines were common during this time, and I find it remarkable that neither Sarai nor Abram had resorted to...
If all are to be resurrected, why is the word ‘may’ used in Jacob?
Question Gramps, In Jacob 4:11 it says Wherefore, beloved brethren, be reconciled unto him through the atonement of Christ, his Only Begotten Son, and ye (may) obtain a resurrection, according to the power of the resurrection which is in Christ, and be...
Does the Devil know me too well?
Question Hello Gramps! I have been dealing with an addiction for quite awhile now and I am 18 and have been thinking about a mission for awhile.To me, I feel like I need to have a confirmation of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon and that the Church is...
All the assigned work and callings in the Mormon Church is getting me down. What do I do?
Question Gramps, This really isn't a question, more of a statement. After membership in the Mormon Church for more than 30 years and having served as president in many capacities and other callings, I have determined I can't do it anymore. It's become too...
Why does it seem that some Priesthood blessings don’t work?
Question Gramps, Why is it that sometimes when my husband gives a blessing, it works and other times it doesn't? For example, I have insomnia and if I have a hard time sleeping, usually a priesthood blessing can knock me right out. Yet it didn't help at all...
Could you explain the concept of becoming kings and queens in eternity?
Question Dear Gramps, Please explain the concept of becoming kings and queens. I think of kings and queens as being powerful rulers, yet when Christ was tempted by Satan to become all powerful he resisted that temptation. Beth Answer Dear Beth, It...
What good is agency?
Question Dear Gramps: What I was thinking about is what is the relation in God knowing everything and our agency? If we have the right to choose and he does know every choice we will be making. So if he knows all that, then he knows where each of us will go in...
