What if I forget that I’m fasting and eat something?
Question Gramps, If I've opened a fast, what are the consequences if I forget that I'm fasting and then eat something? Chris Answer Hi Chris, Let's take a moment and consider the purposes of fasting. First, we are showing devotion to our Father in...
Why can we not kneel to pray in the temple?
Question Gramps, Why can we not kneel to pray in the temple? Patty Answer Dear Patty, You can kneel in the temple, but it should be done at an altar designed for this purpose. They generally have a short padded "stoop" for you to rest your knees...
Was the Holy Ghost present while Jesus Christ was on the earth?
Question Gramps, Was the Holy Ghost present while Christ was on the earth?Steve Answer Steve, Thank you for your question. The simple answer to your question is yes. Please stay with me as I go into more detail to show some examples. ...
Why is it required to learn the issues related to the endowment ceremony?
Question Gramps, Why is it required to learn the issues related to the ceremony of endowment if eventually some of us might be unable to remember? Does it mean we will not be allowed to pass the angels? Thank you Gramps. Luis Answer Luis,In the...
Will not paying tithing bar us from obtaining exaltation?
Question Gramps, I have been a member for years, in that time I haven't gone a month without hearing a talk on tithing. The scripture from Malachi is always used. I've read all of he questions and answers on the site in regarding tithing. I get the impression...
Why do temple recommend questions not address following court orders?
Question Gramps, I have struggled for years over this question. I have discussed it with priesthood leaders and even written Thomas S. Monson on the subject and have never once received even a close answer so I hope you can help me understand. Tempe interview...
How do I balance my marriage and church callings?
Question HI Gramps. I have a calling in my ward as assistant scout master and it requires a lot of time and dedication. My wife however gets mad or upset if I have a meeting to go to and she wants time to spend with me. I want to accomplish the...
Haven’t we already met God? Why do we have to meet him again?
Question Gramps, In the book of Alma, Amulek says that "this life is the time for men to prepare to meet God". I always thought that we lived with God in the pre-mortal life. If so, haven't we met him already? Why did he send us away just so we could prepare...
Why are some children born into privilege and others into misery?
Question Gramps, Is there a reason that some souls are chosen to be raised in affluent homes that can afford a high-level education and to parents that genuinely care about the child, and some into poverty, abuse, and suffering from the moment they exit the...
Why is the Sacrament order different in the Book of Mormon?
Question Gramps, In the New Testament Jesus blessed the bread then broke it. Yet in 3 Nephi; He broke and then blessed it. Do you know why? Marco Answer Thank you for your question. Let's examine the two different accounts. In Matthew 26:26 it...
