Does my situation qualify as a sealing rejection?
Question Gramps, I am a 45 year old single sister. Recently, a brother mentioned the two of us getting sealed together when his wife dies. This was not the first time we've had this discussion. I do love him but as a brother. A fact which I have told him. He...
How can I help my daughter and feel comfort while she is in the mission field?
Question Dear Gramps, I'm worried about my little girl. She just began serving her mission in Southern California. I'm worried about all of the rejection she will face at thousands of doors while tracting. Also about meeting people articulate in destroying...
Being ultra sensitive to the learning of yoga, are yoga positions a false God worship?
Question Gramps, Lately I have been ultra sensitive to learning about yoga and its potential for leaning people towards mysticism, chakras, inner spirits etc. It just has never sat right with me and massages with incense etc. I really wish the Church would put...
Are there 3 degrees in the Terrestrial Kingdom?
Question Gramps, Are there also 3 degrees of kingdoms within the Terrestrial Kingdom? Ray Answer Dear Ray, The best thing I can say about that is ‘we don’t know.’ I know that isn’t the answer you were hoping for, but it’s the best we can do right...
In Ether 12:27 it says that “my grace is sufficient.” Why is it only sufficient?
Question Gramps, Ether 12:27 says "my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me". This makes it sound like grace is limited. I thought the grace of God can overcome all things. Why is it only "sufficient"? And only for those who humble...
How can the Savior understand what it’s like to have a miscarriage or stillborn birth?
Question Hi Gramps I know the Atonement is infinite and allows our Saviour to succour because he descended below all things and suffered all, but how can he truly understand what it feels like to carry a child and have a miscarriage/stillborn?? Kayilz ...
What happens at a temple dedication?
Question Gramps, What happens at a temple dedication? Sara Answer Dear Sara, Our modern temple dedications follow the pattern and agenda Joseph Smith set with the dedication of the Kirtland House of the Lord. At that dedication, the meeting...
New callings scare me. Why doesn’t the Lord pick someone more qualified?
Question Dear Gramps, I just received a new calling and I’m terrified. I told the Bishop yes, but I can’t help but think there are so many others who could do this calling so much better than I can. Why me? Why doesn’t the Lord pick someone more qualified?...
Does one have to go through the full repentance process for ALL sins?
Question Gramps, Does one have to go through the full repentance process for all sins? For example, if someone were to roll their eyes at someone would they have to go through the 6 R's of repentance? If so, how does one repent of sins that they have forgotten?...
How can I use my Gift of Discernment to help others?
Question Dear Gramps, How can I use my gift of discernment to help others? Thankyou. Emmie Answer Dear Emmie, When I read your question, the words of Elder Bednar came to my mind: “There are times when people are silent in their screaming but you...
