What do healthy in-law relationships look like in a gospel stewardship/framework?
Question Dear Gramps, My in-laws, while well-meaning, are overly involved in all of their children’s marriages. They believe their role is eternal and cite doctrines such as temple sealings and forever families to justify their behavior. I’ve relentlessly...
What does “thy walls are continually before me” mean?
Question Gramps, I really like the verse in 1 Nephi 21:16, which is also in Isaiah: 16 Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me. What does it mean when it says thy walls are continually before me? Is it...
Why are changes being made to temple garments if we are told not to alter in any way?
Question Gramps, For the past 20 years, we have been read a letter about the proper wearing of the temple garments during the temple recommend interviews. We have been told not to alter them in any way to accommodate any clothing. Could you help me understand...
Are Heavenly Father and Jesus both God?
Question Gramps, I'm confused about the Godhead. Heavenly Father is our God, but so is Jesus? Are they both God? Josh Answer Josh, One of the most distinctive teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is its doctrine of the...
Collection of Christmas Questions and Answers
I have compiled a collection of questions and answers that have been submitted and answered since the website's inception, which relate to Christmas. We have questions about the birth of Christ, His paternity, the wisemen, and the shepherds. Save this for easy...
Why wasn’t the Priesthood restored before the gospel?
Question Gramps, If the Priesthood is the power of God given to men on earth, why was it not restored first? Would this power and authority not be required to substantiate the restoration of the gospel? Poki Answer Poki, Great question. We could...
Why does God make someone gay and then call it a sin?
Question Gramps, My brother, a former bishop, recently spoke to us about his daughter, who came out as gay a few years ago. He and his wife have quit wearing their garments and attending the temple, saying they leave there in tears each time because they don’t...
Will we all die before being “twinkled?”
Question Gramps, In Doctrine & Covenants 63:51-52, it makes it sound like men will die before getting twinkled, but I had previously been taught that when you get twinkled, you don’t die. So, will we die before we get twinkled? Capri Answer ...
Why don’t we use the Apocrypha as part of our scripture?
Question Gramps, D&C 91:1-3 states that it isn’t necessary for the Apocrypha (or Deuterocanon) to be translated, despite the truth contained within the texts. Why does the Lord say not to translate the Apocrypha and include it as part of our scripture?...
Can Satan and his followers read what we write?
Question Gramps, I recall hearing once from a friend that Satan and his followers can't read what you write. Not even sure where to look up such a topic. Thought maybe you ran across something, if that's even real. Can Satan read? Annie Answer ...
