Did a spirit in the pre-existence have to do something to qualify being born in the covenant?
Question Gramps, Have you ever read anything discussing if a pre-existent spirit needed to do or did do anything to qualify being born in the covenant? Dennis Answer Dear Dennis, While there is much we do not know about our pre mortal life, we do...
How can I help families I Home Teach understand the importance of the visits?
Question Gramps, I've got two families that don't seem to want home teachers to come. They tell me we can set something up when I see them in person.Yet never respond to texts or phone calls, And when I just stop by they are always busy and never invite us in....
How can our weaknesses become strengths?
Question Gramps, How do weaknesses with pornography and other sexual issues become strong? How do weak things become strong in this case? Anonymous Answer Dear Anonymous, Before I answer your question about how we can be strengthened, I feel the...
Was Satan part of Heavenly Father’s original plan?
Question Gramps, I have a couple questions I have been pondering and haven't been able to find an answer. Was Satan part of Heavenly Father's original plan? Is Satan the prodigal son? Does Satan have power in other worlds or just ours? Brittany Answer...
Why does the LDS church have 15 apostles if only 12 in the New Testament?
Question Gramps, The recent passing of Elder Perry has got me thinking. In the New Testament after the passing of Judas, a new apostle was called to fill the vacancy of the twelve. And in all scripture, I can only find reference to the quorum of twelve...
How do we find time to do everything that is expected of us?
Question Dear Gramps, In the Church we are encouraged to study the Book of Mormon, read the General Conference Addresses, read and prepare a home teaching message from the monthly First Presidency message from the Ensign, study the Gospel Doctrine lesson, study...
Did women work in the ancient temples?
Question Gramps, Did women work in the Old Testament temples or in the Book of Mormon temples? Were baptism or endowments done in these temples? Karen Answer Dear Karen, There is much we don't know about these ancient temples, but there are...
Can I be re-baptized to show my recommitment?
Question Gramps, I cannot find anywhere in the scriptures nor the handbook that I cannot be re-baptized again. I know the church used to for those who wanted to recommit themselves to the Savior. I also know that Sacrament is for renewing covenants and renewing...
Why has the wording of the endowment session changed when taught it would never change?
Question Gramps, On an anti Mormon site, I have just read the original wording for the Endowment which included all of the changes made. The writer also said that Joseph Smith had indicated that the Endowment would never be changed from its original form, as...
If one is of mixed race, who do they marry?
Question Gramps, I have heard that a person should marry within his or her race. Well if a person is of mixed blood, who does that person marry? Shasta Answer Dear Shasta, The simple answer to your question is--whoever one wants to! There is no...
