How can I show gratitude and thankfulness?
Question Gramps, How can I show gratitude and thankfulness? Harold Answer Harold, As November arrives, the air fills with anticipation for turkey feasts, family gatherings, and the warmth of shared tradition. For many, Thanksgiving is about far...
Do you have to be a member of the Church to have spiritual gifts?
Question Gramps, Doctrine & Covenants 46 talks about spiritual gifts. My instructor said that you have to be a member of our church to have spiritual gifts. Is that true? Ramona Answer Ramona, The doctrine of spiritual gifts resides at the...
Is the Apostle John and John the Beloved the same person?
Question Gramps, Is the Apostle John (As in Peter, James, and John) and John the Beloved the same person? David Answer David, The gospels paint John, son of Zebedee, as a fisherman called to be one of Jesus Christ’s closest associates—part of the...
How do I honor the Sabbath if I have to work?
Question Dear Gramps, I have a job that requires me to work on Sundays occasionally. How do I then honor the Sabbath as we have been commanded to do? Robert Answer Robert, “Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.” With these words, God etched...
Who are the saved ones at Christ’s second coming?
Question Gramps, Who are the saved ones at Christ’s second coming? Sylvia Answer Sylvia, The Second Coming, often called "the great and dreadful day," will unfold in stunning drama. According to prophetic statements, Christ will not come only...
What does Doctrine & Covenants 124:39 mean?
Question Gramps, In D&C 124:39, what does "...for your oracles in your most holy places wherein you receive conversations, and your statutes and judgments" mean? Debbie Answer Debbie, Thank you for such an insightful question. This appears to...
What does it mean to build up the Kingdom of God here on earth?
Question Gramps, What does it mean to build the kingdom of God on earth? Is it spreading the gospel? Is it becoming a Zion people? Or is it something else? Debbie Answer Debbie, Countless times through history, humans have gazed into the vastness...
Why do we use oil when giving blessings?
Question Gramps, Why do we use oil when giving blessings? Marla Answer Marla, The concept of anointing is not unique to contemporary Church practices. The earliest written account dates to the time of Moses, when the Israelites, freshly delivered...
Is it harder to repent after we die?
Question Gramps, I know I read somewhere that it is harder to go through the repentance process after we die than it is in this life. I have not been able to find a scripture that supports this claim. Can you help me? Yvette Answer ...
Why do we have the 12 Tribes and what is their significance?
Question Gramps, What is the purpose of the 12 tribes in the context of the Plan of Salvation? Do tribes tell us something about our creation age? Or the place we lived in our premortal life? Abdias Answer Abdias, In the theology of The Church of...
