What are the blessings promised specifically to the Lamanites and their descendants?
Question Gramps, In October 2010, Elder Larry J. Echo Hawk asked everyone (especially those of Lamanite descent) to read the Book of Mormon and to learn of its promises. What blessings are promised specifically to the Lamanites and their descendants? I know...
Did early Latter-day Saint women hold the priesthood?
Question Gramps, Did early LDS women hold the priesthood? Roy Answer Roy, When The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was organized in 1830, religious authority and the concept of priesthood were in flux and developing. In 1842, Joseph...
Is the welfare system in the Church ever abused?
Question Gramps, It seems the church welfare system is highly abused. Poor people get baptized and assume it is there for their use. Consistently and forever. Some people seem to use this as their only tie to the church. As a ward leader, this bothers me...
What does it mean to be a pure Israelite?
Question Dear Gramps, What does it mean t be a pure Israelite? Thank you, M.S.E. Answer M.S.E., The words “Jew” and “Gentile” originate in ancient Israelite history. Biblically, a “Jew” refers to descendants of the kingdom of Judah, while...
What is the message in Doctrine & Covenants Section 6?
Question Gramps, What is the message being said in Section 6? Christina Answer Christina, In the spring of 1829, Oliver Cowdery arrived in Harmony, Pennsylvania, eager to assist Joseph Smith in translating the golden plates—an ancient record that...
Did the Holy Ghost actually go into the body of the dove at Jesus’ baptism?
Question Gramps, Did the Holy Ghost actually go into the body of the dove at Jesus ' baptism? Jennie Answer Jennie, The narrative of Jesus Christ’s birth introduces the first scriptural instance of the Holy Ghost’s involvement with the Savior’s...
Will I have to deal with my depression in the next life?
Question Hi Gramps, I have been suffering from depression and anxiety most of my life. I don't know if the Lord will remove it in this life or the next. It has been a struggle for me as well as for my marriage. I love Elder Holland's talk from a few...
Why doesn’t my Patriarchal Blessing mention the resurrection?
Question Gramps, Although I recognize that Patriarchal blessings aren't meant to provide us with every detail of our lives and blessings, I can't help but notice that every single one of my family members — my parents, siblings, spouse, and children —has...
Should we make New Year’s resolutions and if so, why?
Question Gramps, Should we make New Year's resolutions, and how do we keep them? Pam Answer Pam, The swirl of a new year often brings with it the excitement of fresh starts, a blank calendar, and a determination to improve ourselves. We make...
Why did the Priesthood need to be restored?
Question Gramps, I have read somewhere that there has always been a Melchizedek Priesthood holder on the Earth. This makes partial sense to me and helps explain how Lehi apparently had this priesthood. It seems likely that this has been true for much of...
