What is the Gift of Elijah?
Question Hi Gramps, I was wondering if you have ever heard of the gift of Elijah before? I know what the spirit of Elijah is but my patriarchal blessing says I have the gift of Elijah. Are the terms "gift" and "spirit" used interchangeably? Thanks in advance....
Can I use my husband’s priesthood to bless my child?
Question Gramps, I am a married but separated Sister in our church. We've been separated 5 years now, and my husband has a demanding on-call job and his own residence. I was handed a situation with one of our young daughters (we have 4 out of 9 still at home,...
Does the LDS Church have a position on left over embryos frozen from IVF?
Question Gramps, I am wondering what the church's position is on left over embryos that have been frozen from IVF. After years of infertility, I was finally able to conceive the most beautiful boy. However, we have several frozen embryos left. I am now 49 years...
Would a surgery app on my phone be considered pornography?
Question Gramps, I have a surgery app on my phone, due to the fact that I would like to become a surgeon when I am older, but it has certain surgeries that contain a nude male or female. Such as catheterization of a male or female's genitalia, but I do t know...
Why do artists portray Christ as white skinned?
Question Gramps, Almost all the pictures and illustrations I see show Jesus as white, usually blond with blue eyes. It is surely established that He was of Middle Eastern colouring and culture. So why is He not portrayed as such? Liz Answer Liz,...
In the bible it says Leah was hated and tender eyed. What does this mean?
Question Gramps, In Genesis it says, Leah (Jacob's wife), was hated and tender eyed. What does that mean? If Leah was hated, does that mean Jacob didn't love her? I'm just curious. My name is Leah and I am forming a complex about my name. Thanks Leah ...
What does ‘Judge not, that ye be not judged’ mean?
Question Gramps, What is the real meaning behind the Bible’s “Judge Not, That You Be Not Judged?.” Tracie Answer Dear Tracie, In my view this verse is more well known than virtually any other verse in the holy bible, including John 3:16, Acts...
Were parts of Isaiah written after his death?
Question Dear Gramps, In the Book of Mormon, Nephi and Jacob heavily quote Isaiah. However, modern Bible scholars hold that parts of Isaiah weren't actually written by the Old-Testament prophet, and maintain passages after Isaiah 40 were written after Nephi had...
Are glory, worship and praise all related when it pertains to Christ?
Question Gramps, I know you defined "glory" in a previous post, but how does it relate to "worship"?? I know we are taught that part of the difference between Christ's plan and Satan's plan is that Christ said to Heavenly Father, "and the glory be thine...
How can I understand the Book of Mormon and know it’s true?
Question Gramps, Hi. I'm struggling to understand the Book of Mormon and to believe it's true. Can you please help me? Kayla Answer Hi Kayla, Thank you for your question. It appears you have a sincere desire to truly "understand" the Book of...
