Can we do temple work for same gender relationships?
Question Gramps, When we do family history work for our family and come to a family member’s name that has entered into a legally recognized same-gender marriage, do we make any attempt to record that information? (realizing that it is more common that there...
Why doesn’t the Doctrine and Covenants contain more revelations?
Question Dear Gramps, Why doesn't the Doctrine and Covenants contain more revelations? It seems like all the "Thus saith the Lord" type revelations were given way back in the early days of the Church, and any revelation given since has more to do with being...
How can we know ordinance work we do for others is not all in vain?
Question Dear Gramps, Over the years in my family history research, I have submitted hundreds, if not thousands of names to the temple for proxy ordinance work. Yet through it all, I have never had any kind of a spiritual experience, or a dream, from anyone on...
Can you explain the three days of darkness following the crucifixion?
Question Gramps, Is there an explanation for the three days of darkness after the crucifixion? Karen Answer Hi Karen, Thank you for your question. I've included a video below as a little introductory overview to your question. Though originally...
Can Heavenly Father hear our silent prayers?
Question Hello Gramps, I have prayed all of my life and never given it a second thought really. But recently my husband has stopped praying and said that he believes that God cannot read our minds, therefore cannot hear our silent prayers in our minds. I can't...
Why do unvirtuous thoughts cause the Spirit to depart?
Question Dear Gramps, Why do unvirtuous thoughts specifically cause the Spirit to depart? Indulging in thoughts related to our other carnal appetites do not do the same thing. For example, if I daydream about gorging on a luscious chocolate cream pie, I don't...
What does the Church say about aliens?
Question Gramps, What does the Church say about aliens? Are they real? If so why, and how can that be. Leah Answer Hello Leah, Thank you for your question. Since you inquired with, "are they real" when asking about "aliens," I am going to assume...
Why have agency if God already has a plan for us?
Question Gramps, Recently my friend asked me a question I wasn't too sure about. He asked me this: God knows everything right? What is the point of being here if God already knows what we are going to choose? Why is agency important if God already has a plan...
Is there a policy regarding when a man is called to be a High Priest?
Question Gramps, I was ordained a High Priest when I was 56. I was not called to any positions in the Church that required that calling. My wife and I team teach in primary. I am having personal doubts that I should have been called to the HP's just because...
Should we recognize achievements in Sacrament Meeting?
Question Gramps, I am a Branch president in a small branch in India. I have a question about recognizing talents in Sacrament Meeting. Can we do that in Sacrament Meeting? I feel this may put down others who feel they don't achieve anything in their life. Or...
