Was the angel Gabriel a woman?
Question Dear Gramps My sister-in-law who is not a member of the Mormon Church asked me about archangels. In particular she wanted to know if Raphael and Jarameel were men or women. I found a site on the internet that said that Gabriel was a woman and I always...
Is it possible that I could be sealed in the temple to my deceased brother?
Question Dear Gramps, Hello, I am the only active member in my family and I was wondering if I could get sealed to my deceased brother in the temple without my parents. Joseph Answer Dear Joseph, What you are asking in an impossibility. Only two...
Did Laban update the records he had in his possession before Nephi and his brothers took them?
Question Hi Gramps Happy New Year! I just have a question regarding what I was reading today. It says here that the brass plates that Nephi took from Laban included records regarding the "commencement of the reign of a Zedekiah; and also many prophecies which...
What do the scriptures mean that say that the moon will turn to blood?
Question Gramps, In the last days I have heard it said ” the moon will turn to blood”. What does that mean and where can you find it in the scriptures? Carol Answer Dear Carol, The scripture that you refer to is found both in the New Testament and...
Chastity has so many definitions. How far can I go before it’s called “sinning”?
Question Dear Gramps, Chastity has so many definitions. How far can I go before it's called "sinning"? Clueless Answer Dear Clueless, It always amazes me when people ask these types of questions. It's as if they are asking how close can they go...
What does it mean to be a savior on Mt. Zion?
Question Dear Gramps, My patriarchal blessing says that I’ll be a savior upon Mt. Zion. What does it mean? Where do I get started? Someone Answer Dear Someone, Being a savior on Mt. Zion refers to those who act an a saving capacity for their...
How could we have always existed if we were born of heavenly parents?
Question Gramps, I know we were born to heavenly parents. But in Abraham, it also says that we have always existed. How are both possible? And I do know the song, “If You Could Hie to Kolob,” but it almost confuses me more. Help? Charla Answer ...
Will there be both agency and evil during the millennium?
Question Hi Gramps, As much as I have studied I am not able to get a clear answer on my question, which is-- During the millennium there will be no sickness, etc. Does that mean only for those born into the millennium or will those of us with physical problems...
I’m having a hard time coming up with an idea for a seminary devotional. Can you help?
Question Hi Gramps, So everyday in seminary one student gets the opportunity to give a quick devotional on whatever topic they want. I am having a hard time choosing a good devotional and am in need of some ideas. Delaney Answer Dear Delaney,...
If things are only going to get worse why should we even bother trying to make things better?
Question Dear Gramps, In the past I have always tried to do things to make life better for myself and those around me. But it really disheartens me hearing the Mormon Church leaders say that things are only going to get worse on earth. If this is true, then why...
