Why do children become afflicted with cancers and other diseases?
Question Dear Gramps, One of my friend asked me this question. Could you please help me to answer? Thank you. Why do young children get ill with cancers or other illnesses? Why are children born with birth defects? You can't say it is because they are not...
What can you tell us about the morning of the first resurrection?
Question Gramps, What a great website to stumble upon! Thanks for sharing insight in such an appropriate way. My question is about the morning of the first resurrection. What can you tell us about this? Thanks so much! Elizabeth Answer Elizabeth,...
Why Can’t We Pay for our Own Sins?
Gramps, In Alma 34:11, we read "Now there is not any man that can sacrifice his own blood which will atone for the sins of another. Now, if a man murdereth, behold will our law, which is just, take the life of his brother? I say unto you, Nay." Is this only in...
Difficulty Paying Tithing
I have to pay a large sum which is means tested every month, by court order. This is non negotiable. Until that is cleared every penny I have over basic subsistence , rent and utilities are counted as disposable income which I have to use towards repayment of the...
Nephites and Lamanites
In 4 Nephi the Lamanites and Nephites seem to be as one. I assume they intermarried. So when they became wicked and became ites again was that in name only or were the ites sifted out by blood lines. Karen _____________________ Dear Karen, The answer to your question...
Is it true that everything happens for a reason?
Question Gramps, I hear everyone in the world say that everything happens for a reason. Does it? I always felt that we have our free agency and make choices and except those consequences whether they be good or bad. I am puzzled with what I hear about happening...
Ether 12:27
The scripture, Ether 12:27, is actually one of my favorite scriptures in the Book of Mormon. We are provided great insight as the Lord teaches us more about his love -- the fruit of the tree of life. What does Ether 12:27 mean? Heather _______________ Heather, In...
Is God a god of mercy or vengeance?
Question Gramps,, We were learning about the attributes of God in Gospel Principles and loving, mercy, omnipotence all mentioned. I mentioned vengeance and was told that God was not vengeful. So I asked if God was not vengeful how does he kill every man woman...
Mark 9:40-48, JST
The Joseph Smith Translation of Mark 9:40-48 has our Lord describing the high price which sometimes must be paid for salvation. In extreme circumstances, it is better to lose limbs and even precious sight in order to spare a life. Could you please give me your...
How do Priesthood holders exercise the keys of the Priesthood?
Question Dear Gramps, Could you please provide specific examples as to how holders of that priesthood in this day and age might exercise each of these three specific keys? Also, what limitations on these keys are placed upon those who hold specific offices in...
