Is the cap of an endowed brother left off in a burial?
Question Dear Gramps, Is the cap put on the head of an endowed brother just before closing the casket or left off? Jack Answer Dear Jack, A deceased brother (or sister for that matter) who is endowed will be fully clothed in the robes of the holy priesthood...
How do I find faith in Christ?
Question Dear Gramps, I have some questions concerning faith in Christ and I’d appreciate any insights. I have a terminal, time sensitive disease that without His intervention, will result in death in the near future. I greatly desire physical healing. I have...
I want to serve a mission but don’t have the money. What can I do?
Question Dear Gramps, I recently converted. I am 18 years old right now and I have been thinking about serving a mission very deeply. I feel like it is what Heavenly Father wants me to do, but the problem is, I have no money saved at all. I plan on working as...
Is the millennium regarded as time or eternity?
Question Hi Gramps, When we talk of time and all eternity, we generally think of time being our earthly life and eternity being after the resurrection, but where does the Millenium fall? Is it regarded as "time?" Sarah Answer Hello Sarah, This is...
Why can’t 18 year old females receive their endowments?
Question Gramps, In the past I have noticed some reluctance to having single 18 yr. old females receive their own endowments. Is there any reason why they shouldn't? Thank you for any enlightenment. Bob Answer Hello Bob, I recognize that within...
Can my husband’s adult children be sealed to us?
Question Gramps, Can my husband's adult child be sealed to us? He really wants this to happen. Do I have to legally adopt him? Thanks, Dana Answer Dana, This is definitely a wonderful desire to have in one's heart. I will explain some the...
Is the Church against plastic surgery?
Question Gramps, I'm pretty confused about all this. Is the church or the principles it teaches against plastic surgery? Would it be seen as vain? Shelby Answer Hello Shelby. The LDS Church has no official position on plastic surgery. However, in...
How can I be forgiving without being further hurt?
Question Gramps, I've been married to my husband for 5 years. He has repeatedly cheated and how I know this is from going to the doctor and receiving upsetting news. I have prayed and fasted many, many times. I really want to leave the situation but know that I...
Can spirits embrace in the Spirit World?
Question Gramps, Curious question was brought up. Can spirits embrace in the spirit world? I feel this is one of the great reasons we wanted to receive a body, but I don't know of the nature of spirit to spirit type of bodies. Thanks for your time and excellent...
How do you dispose of consecrated oil?
Question Gramps, I was wondering, do you know the proper way to dispose of consecrated oil that has gone rancid? Is it like sacrament bread and water that is unused and just gets thrown away? Thanks. Calvin Answer Calvin, Yes the proper way is...
