Who determines if a spirit is sent to spirit prison or to paradise?
Question Gramps, At death, spirits are taken home to that God who created them. They are "prejudged" and sent to either paradise or spirit prison. Christ is the ultimate judge but who determines if a spirit is sent to paradise or spirit prison? Dave ...
Shouldn’t church members share their professional talents?
Question Dear Gramps, Once when my mom was really sick, and our family was short on money, my dad called up a new member of our ward who was a medical doctor, and asked him if he could write her a prescription. This new brother became angry and told my dad to...
Any recommendations for books to help me learn more about Joseph Smith?
Question Gramps, I do wish to understand Joseph Smith better as a person and his nature and personality. Are there any books or diaries that you recommend? I've read Joseph Smith history a lot, but some other sources would be amazing. Mauri Answer Dear...
Can we have the Sacrament as we meet as a family group to discuss scriptures?
Question Gramps, We take the sacrament every Sunday. But if we have the priesthood (worthy holders) in our home, can we have the Sacrament as a family group as we meet and discuss scriptures? Sometimes that's twice a week. Is there a rule prohibiting that? If...
Where do I turn for Priesthood counsel regarding sexual abuse?
Question Grandpa, I recently confided in my sister. I told her that I was in therapy trying to heal my chronic pelvic pain, PTSD which resulted from sexual abuse that I never dealt with. What am I missing? I'm very familiar with the atonement. It's not like I...
Does being from the House of Jacob have precedence over Ephraim?
Question Gramps, Hi. I want to know what the distinguishable factors, blessings and responsibilities are between being from the house of Ephraim and Joseph regarding patriarchal blessing Lineage? Mainly Joseph I don't understand. If Joseph was split into 2...
Does the church have a position on the rumor that someone translated the sealed portion of the plates?
Question Dear Gramps, I have to admit that no matter how difficult and or profound, you always manage to give answers to all those various questions from all around the world. Several months ago I sent a question about the sealed portion of the plates. There...
Why do we get married for “time and all eternity” if we don’t comprehend eternity?
Question Hello Gramps! I have been a bit frustrated over this past month. My grandfather proposed to a woman who he has known for quite some time, but only recently did he start dating her. It troubles me, especially because my grandmother died a little over a...
Was Jesus really a carpenter?
Question Gramps, Jesus is continually referred to as a "carpenter" (woodworker). However, I find no reference to the Savior actually working with wood. If anything, Christ was probably a mason, as nearly all of his references and parables seem to focus on...
How do I ask non member relatives for permission to do temple work?
Question Gramps, How do I ask my very staunch Catholic, born again Baptists, and non believer relatives for permission to do temple work? Can I take cousin Billy's name to the temple? Can I baptize your dead dad to be a Mormon? Your family needs to be...
