Who or what was Elias?
Question Gramps, I am having confusion about Elias. I know that Elias is a man who lived during the time of Abraham and nothing more is known about him. Elias is also a name given to prophets who prepared the way, such as John the Baptist. Elias, in the New...
Are LDS allowed to drink Verve energy drinks?
Question Gramps, Are LDS allowed to drink Verve energy/nutrition drinks? Rusty Answer Hi Rusty, Thank you for your question regarding energy/nutrition drinks. As I have thought about your question, several potential responses came to my mind,...
What does ‘praying in the spirit’ mean?
Question Dear Gramps, Could you please explain what "praying in the Spirit, with all our prayer and supplication" is that is mentioned in Ephesians 6:18? I see from other Christian sources that it means praying in tongues or "speaking with the tongue of...
Can my friend be forgiven for something in his past? Is it too late?
Question Gramps, I had a friend who when he was 9 and 10 touched a girl (only above the waist) when she was asleep. This only happened about 3-4 times. Now that he is 16 he has felt awful about it everyday and has no intention or feelings of doing it again. He...
Does not criticizing or finding fault with others apply during a political campaign?
Question Dear Gramps, The gospel of Jesus Christ teaches us not to criticize or find fault with others. Does that same standard apply during a political campaign? If a candidate has done something that would make them unfit or unworthy of office, do we not have...
If we lied to someone, must we ask that person for forgiveness?
Question Gramps, If a person who has been a liar stops lying and asks Heavenly Father for forgiveness but doesn't ask the person they lied to for forgiveness, are they forgiven? I know a person who is truly sorry and won't do it again but just can not tell the...
I’m having a faith crisis. What can I do to keep up my faith?
Question Gramps, I think I'm experiencing a faith crisis. This is very deeply alarming to me as I am serving my mission soon and have had a strong testimony in the past. How can I restore my faith? What do you suggest, in addition to regular prayer and...
Is pre-mortal life and the Spirit World in the same place in the presence of God?
Question Gramps, I just had an investigator ask me if the pre earth life and the spirit world are the same place. Are they are both supposed to be in the presence of God? Rachel Answer Dear Rachel, Congratulations on having an investigator confide...
What happens to those who commit or attempt suicide?
Question Gramps, I have been wondering what happens to those who commit suicide and what about those who attempt suicide and fail? I've lost a couple friends to suicide and have had a few friends attempt suicide. I just wondered what is done to help them? I've...
Is repentance something that is individual?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been studying the repentance process and was wondering, is repentance something that is individual? I have friends who committed similar sins and one received church penalties and the other did not. Does it just depend on the...
