Why is it required to seal children to parents?
Question Gramps, Why is it required to seal children to parents? Reading in 3 Nephi 19:23 led me to more confusion as it sounds like they achieve the goal in temple sealings. Doesn’t this state that we are all sealed to the Godhead and each other according to...
What are some indicators that I have the Spirit with me?
Question Dear Gramps, If we partake of the Sacrament worthily, we are promised to have the Spirit with us. As I go throughout my day, what are some good indicators that I have the Spirit? Lance Answer Dear Lance, I've been known for a little...
Are there expectations of non member parents?
Question Our daughter is an LDS member and is getting married in a temple in December. In that we, her parents, are not members, what should we expect and what are the expectations the church has of us? I understand that we cannot go into the temple. Linda...
Should members read anti-Mormon literature?
Question Gramps, Why does the Church advise members to avoid anti-Mormon literature? Surely the truth can withstand examination. If I were a juror and the judge would not allow the prosecuting attorney to present their case, insisting that all the necessary...
How can I teach my children to make the right decisions regarding the Sabbath?
Question Dear Gramps, We moved to the UK, and my daughters have been training for a dance program for 3 months and we have just learned the program will be on a Sunday. Turns out virtually all sporting games, swim meets, competitions in general are held on...
Can there be more than one baptismal font in a temple?
Question Gramps, Can there be more than one baptismal font in a temple? I have been wondering this as of late because when I have been to the temple and have seen how busy it is, I wondered if there could be more than one baptismal font. SF Answer...
How should I proceed with my book club?
Question Gramps, I hold a Relief Society Book Club in San Diego, CA. I feel terrible because I recommended our group read Joseph Smith Rough Stone Rolling by Richard Lyman Bushman. I just finished reading it and I think it is likely to weaken testimonies of the...
Why was the Sabbath Day changed to Sunday?
Question Hi Gramps, My Mormon friend directed me to your website for answers. So I have had a look at the rich repository to many of my questions. I noted your answer in two similar questions to "Why was the Sabbath day changed from Saturday to Sunday?" and you...
In the pre-mortal life were we all the same skin color?
Question Gramps, Presently we are all of different races and skin color. In the pre-mortal life were we all the same skin color? Question by a youth. Celestial Answer Dear Celestial, I must first compliment your parents on their taste in...
Have the Three Nephites Communicated with our Current Prophet?
Question Gramps, Does our current prophet communicate with John and the Three Nephites? Chad Answer Chad, In 3 Nephi 28: 25-31 we are informed that the three Nephites are able to pray in the name of Jesus and reveal themselves unto who they may, or unto who...
