Calling and Election
I have been curious about calling and election. When this happens is there an ordinance in the temple? Do you get to meet the Savior in person? Beau ________________ Beau, In John 14, Christ explains in detail that those who are faithful to his words will recieve a...
Young teenager falling away
Dear Gramps As a young teenager, trying to find her own testimony, my daughter was badly and publically embarrassed and upset by her youth leaders and several of the youth. The trauma of the upset sent her into Church inactivity and now, in her early 20s, she no...
Moses’ Face
After Moses spoke with and met the Lord face to face he came down off the mountain. The scriptures say that he had to veil his face. I know that this was because his countenance was brighter. Did he wear the veil also because the Lord did not want them to see...
What happened at Mountain Meadows?
Question Gramps, I have a friend that told me the Mormons murdered children at the massacre in Mountain Meadows. I have read many different versions of this story. Which is correct? Faith Answer Dear Faith, The Mountain Meadow Massacre was a...
A wayward child
I used to be messed up in my head about salvation, justice and mercy. I didn't think I'd go to the Celestial Kingdom, so I went inactive for 12 dismal years. There was a 4 mo period where I went into stores and stole things. Knucklehead that I was, it was my way of...
Is this the only world Jesus lived as a human like us?
Hey gramps, I am from the Netherlands, I'm 16 years old, and I have a question...I recently heard that the world we are living on is the only world where Jesus lived his life as a human, is this true? I've asked this queston to both my parents who are members of the...
Sacrament and the Word of Wisdom
What is the meaning of the phrase "of your own make" in D&C 89:6. Does this mean that wine can be used for the sacrament as long as it is "of our own make?" Kurt ______________________ Kurt, I think you are right. As long as the wine is made by members for the...
Regret at not serving a mission
Dear Gramps, I am 26 and am a convert to the church as of 5 years now. My testimony and knowledge of the gospel and Jesus Christ has grown immensely since I have been baptized. I am currently a Gospel Principles teacher and I love it. I don't have any regrets in my...
Homework on Sunday
Hi Gramps! This question is in regards to doing school homework on Sunday. The spirit of the commandment given from God to man concerning the Sabbath would gravitate men towards God and away from worldly pursuits. I feel that doing homework on the Sabbath should be...
What is blasphemy against the Holy Ghost?
Question Gramps, I have some questions. May I ask what is blasphemy of the Holy Ghost is? Is this blasphemy against the Holy Ghost if a man slays with innocent blood? I am so confused with this term of the blasphemy of the Holy Ghost. I hope you contact me as...
