What happens to our debts during the millenium?
Question Dear Gramps, I've had a question that has bothered me for some time. When the Savior returns for His second coming, what is going to happen to all of the outstanding debt that is owed by one party to another here in this life? Because I assume our...
Does the release from a presiding office mean a loss of keys or authority?
Question Gramps, Does the release from a presiding office mean the loss of keys or the suspension of authority? Grant Answer Grant, When a person is released from a calling that has keys associated with it, they no longer hold those keys. The...
How did the lineage of Cain come through the flood?
Question Gramps, How did the lineage of Cain come through the flood? Lynn Answer Hi Lynn, We find that information in Abraham 1:23-24: "The land of Egypt being first discovered by a woman, who was the daughter of Ham, and the daughter of Egyptus,...
Can God call men (like he did Lehi) to become messengers of repentance?
Question Dear Gramps, My Grandson asks this question. Because we have Prophets/Apostles today we don't get messengers any more. In reference to this question;talking about Jeremiah/Ezekiel giving warning Jerusalem to repent. "Lehi" a plain man not prophet who...
What do the scriptures or prophets say about leaving inheritance to children?
Question Dear Gramps. What do the scriptures and prophets say about parents leaving inheritance to their children? We had a meeting with my siblings discussing dividing the properties that our late father left us. Some are opposed to individual ownership and...
Should we pray for food in a public setting?
Question Gramps, Should we pray over food in a public setting such as restaurants? Austin Answer Austin, We should always have a prayer in our hearts. As we read in Alma 34:27: "Yea, and when you do not cry unto the Lord, let your hearts be full,...
Why the name “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
Question Dear Gramps, Why did the Lord give the name of the Church as "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?" Seems to me it has caused a great deal of confusion among non-members. Would not the Church have been better served if the Lord had just...
Do we really need to bless the donuts?
Question Hey Gramps!I feel that it's unnecessary after Church activities to bless refreshments "that they will nourish and strengthen our bodies" when typically those refreshments are food items like brownies and donuts.I'm uncomfortable praying for this (I...
What mission advice can you give me?
Question Gramps, I will soon be serving a mission in the Roseville, California English speaking mission on August 6th. Other than the classic , "forget yourself and go to work", "the mission is the best two years 'for' your life" and all other stereotypical...
If I created my own world, would I need my own Savior?
Question Gramps, If I achieve the level to create my own world's with my husband will I have to have my own Savior or does Christ fulfill that requirement? Kara Answer Hi Kara, I certainly understand where the curiosity around such questions...
