Are there times when it’s okay not to wear temple garments?
Question Gramps, What is this trend with LDS women wearing workout gear when not working out and using it as an excuse to not wear their garments? I have noticed a LOT of people I know from church who are endowed doing things (and posting pictures on social...
Do Saints need to have a testimony of “theoretical” doctrine?
Question Hi Gramps, Recently I've been reading The Infinite Atonement by Tad R. Callister. His testimony/understanding is incredible, but he makes some assertions (with confidence) that I'm not sure I believe in just yet (ex. Christ atoned for infinite worlds...
Is a resurrected being a Celestial being only?
Question Gramps, Is a resurrected being celestial or can they be a lower order? Dan Answer Hello Dan, Thank you for your question, this has always been a fun subject for me. As we know, thanks to the Atonement of the Savior, all mankind will one...
Can used temple clothing be given to another?
Question Hi Gramps, I have a friend who has two sets of temple ceremonial clothes and he wants to give me one. Since he has used both, he's not sure if he can do that. Is it ok? Thanks. Edson Answer Hi Edson, Yes, members of the church may give...
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...