Why are there subjects in school we have to study if we will never use them?
Question Dear Gramps, I am 16 with many artistic talents that I have developed over the years. I love the social life of school but greatly dislike most of my classes. I agree with my parents that I am capable of getting A grades in all my classes, but see no...
Should I pay tithing on money I withdraw from my IRA account?
Question Dear Gramps, I have no source of income for the last four years. Over the last 9 months I charged over $7,668 on credit cards. I racked up this debt on prescriptions, food and gas. After reading the word and praying, I was lead to take 10k of my IRA to...
If one is not married in the temple can they be in Heavenly Father’s presence?
Question Gramps, If you're not married in the temple but ended up in the Celestial Kingdom, will you be able to see Heavenly Father or to be in His presence? I've always thought that if you're not married you will never get to be in the presence of Heavenly Father...
What was the population of Ancient America?
Question Gramps, How many people do you think lived in America at the end of the Book of Mormon before the Nephites were killed off? 300 plus years and our country has over 300 million. 600 BC to 400 AD is much longer than 300 years. Mormon said when he went to...
Doesn’t the Lord remember your sins no more due to the atonement?
Question Dear Gramps, Elder Packer once said, "Forgiveness will come eventually to all repentant souls who have not committed the unpardonable sin (Blasphemy against the Holy Ghost). Forgiveness does not, however, necessarily assure exaltation, as is the case...
Is unbelief a sin?
Question Gramps, Is unbelief sin or does it just lead to sin? In reading John 3:16, I know that if we do not believe in Christ we can not be saved in the Kingdom of God. Steven Answer Hello Steven, Unbelief in and of itself is a word describing those who have...
What are the eight Young Women’s values?
Question What are the eight Young Women's Values? Jim Answer Jim, The Young Women's theme lists the 8 values and goes as follows: We are daughters of our Heavenly Father, who loves us, and we love Him. We will "stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all...
Do I hold some responsibility for my children’s actions?
Question Dear Gramps, I raised five children in the LDS church. They went to church every Sunday and were fully active. We however took little time to ever read scriptures or pray together as a family. We never talked about the gospel principles in our home,...
Can a member be from the Tribe of Judah?
Question Dear Gramps, I was wondering a few things specifically about the tribe of Judah and its decendants. Could a church member be of the tribe of Judah? What are the responsibilities and blessings of the tribe of Judah? Are all Jews of the tribe of Judah?...
Will all in the Celestial Kingdom have white skin?
Question Gramps, In the Celestial Kingdom, will all people have white skin? Karen Answer Karen, When the Father and the Son appeared to Joseph Smith, as written in Joseph Smith History, he did not describe the Father and Son as white, but he did...
