Why are some so public about their donations?
Question Dear Gramps, I live in northern Utah. There is a very wealthy LDS family here who over the years has donated millions of dollars to various causes. You can see their family surname posted prominently on all kinds of buildings and facilities. Yet,...
Are there keys that only Jesus Christ holds?
Question Gramps, Our topic of discussions this month with the YW and YM is the priesthood. One of them asked,"What priesthood keys are held by Jesus Christ that the President of the church does not hold?" I was not able to answer the question at that time but...
Is John D. Lee eligible for the Celestial Kingdom?
Question Gramps, As we know, J.D. Lee was excommunicated and executed for his role in the Mountain Meadow Massacre. He was then posthumously reinstated in the 1960's. Doesn't that mean that he has been forgiven all his sins and eligible for the Celestial...
Can I give directly to the poor and call that tithing?
Question Gramps, I have asked many questions of you. Some you answered, some not. This very important question affects a lot of people. I try so hard to follow D&C 119 and Section 83. A lot anonymously (not bragging). But my inspiration leads me to think...
Why does the Bishop’s storehouse give out food loaded with GMOs?
Question Gramps, Why does the Bishop's storehouse stock and give out food that is not healthy and loaded with GMOs? Marie Answer Marie, The Bishop's Storehouse is not in the business of following the latest food trends or diet fads. It has one...
Can all be made right through the atonement?
Question Dear Gramps,In the April 2014 LDS General Conference, Elder Timothy J. Dyches quoted a statement from the "Preach My Gospel" handbook, "...all that is unfair about life can be made right through the Atonement of Jesus Christ." We know the Atonement can...
Has any General Authority said anything regarding soap operas?
Question Gramps, My question is short, as I was not able to find any info in your archives. Have the General Authorities, at any time, said anything, pro or con, about soap operas? Thanks Gramps. Jacqueline Answer Hi Jacqueline, I hope you...
How do I hold strong to the rod while being home schooled?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been in middle school for 2 years now. It has gotten pretty hard so for 8th grade I am going to be home schooled. I know that even though I am not at school, temptations will still follow, and I really want to be prepared to hold...
Was the Savior ever called the Father in the scriptures?
Question Gramps, Was the Savior ever called the Father in the scriptures? Thank you for the information. Renee Answer Renee, I have come up with 3 for you: Isaiah 9:6 (And 2 Nephi 19:6) "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given:...
Could the Aklatan be additional scripture and approved by the prophet?
Question Hi Gramps. I have come across what is called the "Ang Aklatan", or "the library" in Tagalog. It claims to be a record of the ancient inhabitants of the Phillipines. I have glanced over some of the content, and it is very interesting, and there seem to...
