Did any of Emma Smith’s family ever join the Church?
Question Gramps, As far as you know, are there descendants of Joseph Smith's in-laws (Emma's parents and siblings; maybe even cousins) who were baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in their mortal lives? Albert Answer ...
Why are young men and not young women expected to serve a mission?
Question Gramps, One of the Young Women I teach asked why males are commanded to serve a mission if able, but females are not. I have been searching for an answer but haven't found anything. Any ideas? Thanks. Michelle Answer Michelle, The answer...
What determines when an Elder is ordained a High Priest?
Question Gramps, What are the criteria for advancement to the office of an Elder to a High Priest in the Melchizedek priesthood? In my ward, it seems almost random. There are high priests who are relatively young and inactive or do not fulfill callings, and...
Can dark spirits exist inside the House of the Lord?
Question Hi Gramps, I had a question as to the possibility of bad spirits in the temple. I have now had conversations with 2 different ladies who have had paralyzing dark experiences while attending a temple session. Both of these ladies still love the temple...
Can I remain true to my beliefs if I attend a same sex wedding of a family member?
Question Gramps, As a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ and a covenant member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, how should I navigate the tension between preserving family relationships and remaining true to revealed doctrine when deciding...
What resurrection for one who accepts baptism after death and ordinances done?
Question Gramps, If a person dies without knowledge of the Gospel and, as we are told, accepts it in the spirit world, and accepts the proxy work that is done for them, what resurrection will they come forth in, with what type of resurrected body? Will there be...
Does Leviticus 18:22 pertain to homosexuality?
Question Gramps, What does Leviticus 18:22 mean? Does this pertain to gay and lesbianism? Jarel Answer Jarel, Leviticus 18:22 is one of the most discussed verses in the Old Testament. It reads: "Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind:...
What day of the week was Christ born on?
Question Gramps, If it’s said Jesus was resurrected on Sunday, then on what weekday could He have been born? Samuel Answer Samuel, It's one of those questions that makes you stop and think for a moment. The New Testament clearly teaches that Jesus...
Is drinking caffeine sourced from coffee beans the same as drinking coffee itself?
Question Gramps, I tried a new energy drink the other day without reading the ingredients and really enjoyed it. Just for kicks and giggles, I looked at the ingredients and noticed that the caffeine is sourced from coffee beans. Is drinking caffeine sourced...
Why aren’t magazines prior to the Ensign available to us online?
Question Gramps, Why don't either the Church website or its Gospel Library app have archives of pre-Ensign magazines like Improvement Era and Millennial Star? Surely those could also be helpful resources when about to give a talk in sacrament meeting, stake...
