Do you think we’ll see General Authorities with beards in the future?
Question Gramps, As someone who loves beards, I am curious, do you suppose we will ever see them sported by general authorities in the future? Why or why not? Thanks! Shawn Answer Shawn, There is no right or wrong answer to this question because...
Can I work towards forgiveness by going on a mission?
Question Dear Gramps. I struggled with pornography for a while. I have recently stopped my actions regarding the subject. And continue to repent and try to make up for what I did. I make sure to put others first, I help out whenever I can, and I know the gospel...
If we are to take Ephesians 2:8 regarding grace at face value, why the need for temple ordinances?
Question Gramps, Hi! My anti-Mormon friend and I recently had a religious discussion. He brought up this point: "If you believe that in order to make it to heaven you need ordinances in a temple and you also need to do good works. You cannot buy your way into...
If it became law to turn in our guns, would the Church support that law?
Question Gramps, If we are one day told to turn in our guns because the law changed and it is required, will the Church support that law and tell us to turn them in? Tracie Answer Dear Tracie, I believe you have asked a question that has crossed...
Must I be sealed to my deceased spouse to obtain the Celestial Kingdom?
Question Dear Gramps. I have been told that I must be sealed to my non LDS husband who was anti the church for me to obtain the celestial Kingdom. Is this true? I have done his work except for the sealing. June Answer June, The ordinance of...
When did it become a practice to have members invited or assigned to give talks in Sacrament Meeting?
Question Gramps, What can you tell me about the history of Sacrament Meetings in the early restored church? When did it become a practice to have members invited or assigned to give talks in Sacrament meeting? Was it always the case? I am a branch president...
How can I be granted a spiritual gift?
Question Hi Gramps, I prayed recently to be granted any spiritual gift, any "leftover" gift God will give. I don't know which spiritual gift is appropriate for my situation, obviously God's wisdom is better. But then I read D&C 88:65 "And if ye ask anything...
Can a lone Priesthood holder prepare and bless the Sacrament if unable to attend church?
Question Gramps, Can a lone Melchizedek Priesthood holder prepare and bless the Sacrament for himself, when unable to attend church? Mark Answer Dear Mark, The sacrament, baptism, confirmation, naming and blessing of children, priesthood...
As a Mormon, is it okay to affiliate with other churches?
Question Hello Gramps, I have been looking at your posts drawing wisdom for numerous months now. I have a question that has been on my mind. I am not an official Mormon yet, but I do plan to be in the coming months. But at the same time I do have an affiliation...
Is it allowed to bring a pen and paper into the Celestial Room?
Question Gramps, Writing is an important part of my thought process. We are encouraged to go to the temple to seek out answers, and I was wondering why I never see people write down their impressions in the Celestial Room. Is it not allowed to bring a pen and...
