If we fast for more than one thing does it diminish the help we might receive?
Question Dear Gramps, If a person fasts for more than one concern at the same time, does it dilute or diminish the power or help that could be available were we to fast for any one of those concerns individually? Robert Answer Hi Robert, I suspect...
Will there be a calling out to all members to go and live in tent cities?
Question Gramps, I have been hearing a lot lately from people that there is going to be a calling out to all the members of the church to go live in tent cities. They believe that this is going to happen really soon. Have you heard anything on this? Joe ...
At what point do we break from the Savior’s example?
Question Dear Gramps, The Savior is supposed to be our example in ALL things. Yet he meekly endured terrible abuse by others prior to His crucifixion to the nth degree. The 13th Article of Faith says we hope to be able to endure all things. So at what point...
When we hear the phrase “baptism by fire,” what is fire referring to?
Question Gramps, What is meant by "baptized by fire and the Holy Ghost?" What does "fire" refer to? Claudette Answer Dear Claudette, Pres. Boyd K. Packer once gave a wonderful talk on this topic called, The Gift of the Holy Ghost: What...
Is it ever appropriate to speak negatively of another religion from the pulpit?
Question Gramps, Is it ever appropriate for a speaker from the stand to refer to the Catholics belief in transubstantiation as "preposterous"? I felt it was in appropriate and brought it to the bishop (the son of the speaker in question) who told me that since...
Did church members own slaves?
Question Gramps, I am not sure of dates but it seems that the church existed before slavery was fully abolished. Are there any instances known about where members had slaves? Liz Answer Dear Liz, Yes, the Church was established during the...
Should we allow sinners into our home?
Question Hey Gramps! I have a family friend who's daughter is a lesbian. Her parents love her just the same and though they don't support her actions they still invite her and her significant other over for dinner. I think that they are making the right...
How many references in the Book of Mormon refer to the name of Jesus?
Question Gramps, How many references in the Book of Mormon refer to the name of Jesus besides "The Great I Am." Lynne Answer Dear Lynne, Great question. I don't think the answer is written down anywhere, but I recall hearing that there are over...
Why do we sing Come, Come Ye Saints if the scriptures warn us about saying all is well?
Question Gramps, I know we can, otherwise the First Presidency and the 12 wouldn't keep the hymn "Come, Come ye Saints" in the hymn book. But many times in the scriptures it explicitly says to not say "all is well". I just want to know how this is explained....
Is it okay to say “Oh my gosh” or is that taking the Lord’s name in vain?
Question Gramps, Is it okay to say "Oh my gosh" or is that taking the Lord's name in vain? Kelly Answer Kelly, Kelly, I am going to give you an answer you are probably not expecting. Although words like fetch, heck, gosh, even darn and dang are...
