What will happen to the righteous people when the earth is cleansed by fire?
Question Gramps, What will happen to the righteous people who are still on the earth when God cleanses the earth by fire. Tracie Answer Dear Tracie, At the coming of Christ, the wicked will be burned as stubble: "For the hour is nigh and...
Are children still sealed to the parent who keeps temple covenants? Even if the other parent doesn’t?
Question Dear Gramps I write to you with a plea. I was in a temple sealing once and the sealer said to the couple if one breaks their covenants but the other stays true to their covenants the children will still be sealed to the one who keeps their covenants....
Is having an affair automatic grounds for excommunication?
Question Hi Gramps, My family has had to deal with a lot of pain in recent years with a man that cheated multiple times on my sister. They are now divorced. He is very narcissists and thinks rules don't apply. He has never said he was sorry for what he has done...
Am I worthy of help?
Question Dear Gramps, I haven't been exercising my faith lately and I started suffering from depression. I read that I can ask for a blessing, but I don't feel worthy, not at all. So I wish I changed and know I need help, yet I don't feel like I deserve the...
Can one get baptized without joining any church?
Question Gramps, Is it possible to get baptized as a commitment to follow Christ, but not join any particular church? Bri Answer Dear Bri, There may be someone out there who would offer you that service, the question is what would it mean? If you...
How does our resemblance to God give Him glory? What about individuality?
Question Gramps, Among my family and friends, I always strive to be unique and different. Yet often experience would show me I'm not the only special one. Unity is one thing, but how does our resemblance to God give Him glory? When likeness cleaves unto...
Are the 144,000 spoken of in Revelation 7:4 virgins?
Question Gramps, Are the 144,000 spoken of in Revelation 7:4 virgins? Jeff Answer Hello Jeff, Thank you for your question Jeff, and the question is not one that will provide a definitive answer. The answer will provide you with points to consider...
What are the “Soldiers in the Sky” mentioned the night the plates were delivered?
Question Gramps, What was going on with the soldiers in the sky the night the golden plates were delivered to Joseph Smith? Steve Answer Dear Steve, Great question. You nearly had me stumped on this one. It's a story I had not heard before, so...
What is the Church’s stance on medical marijuana?
Question Gramps, What is the Church's stance on medicinal marijuana? Terry Answer Dear Terry, When the Utah State Legislature was considering two bills on medical marijuana the Church did issue a statement. It said in part: "While we are not in a...
Why are the Church Handbook of Instructions not given to all?
Question Gramps, Why are all the handbooks describing the role and giving guidance to bishops/stake presidents not available to the public? If we are run by lay people, why not provide the handbook to all people so that we can ensure that the church is being...
