Adam and Eve
Were ther 2 trees in the Garden of Eden? Were they both forbiden. I always thought there was one forbiden? Reading in Alma 12:21-28 Thank you! Norma ____________ Norma, of the many trees in the Garden of Eden, two were significant. Eating the fruit of the tree of...
Did any of Jerusha and Hyrum Smith’s children become well known?
Question Gramps, Did any of Jerusha and Hyrum's surviving children or descendants become well known in later life? Were any apostles, etc.? Elia Answer Elia, How gracious of you to call attention to Jerusha and Hyrum’s descendants. If I made a...
How do I survive my child’s suicide?
Question Gramps, I hope someone actually reads these. I'm exhausted from trying to save myself. My son Jesse lost his life to suicide four months ago. Could you recommend a self help book for me? I live in a town with counseling for drug abusers but there is no...
Custom of Transcribing Blessings
Dear Gramps, I am a member of a convert family and was baptized into the church with my husband and son one year ago. As I have attended other people's baptisms and blessings, I have noticed that the mother or wife of the family member being baptized or blessed will...
Abraham’s Children
In Genesis 22, we find the story of Abraham being commanded to sacrifice Isaac. Why is Isaac called Abraham's "only son" when he had an older half-brother, Ishmael (via Sarah's maid, Hagar)? Seanette __________ Seanette, The Septuagint suggests another reading of the...
Curse Lifted
So I haven't heard any conversation on the curse upon the ground being lifted as recorded in Gen 8:21. Can you point me to talks regarding this? Clearly God told Noah that he would no longer curse the ground for man's sake. If this has already been discussed just...
What is the LDS stance on being a surrogate mother?
Question What is the LDS Church stance on being a surrogate mother? Joshua Answer Joshua, The Church Handbook of Instruction, vol 2, section 21.4.16 (Surrogate Motherhood) states: “The Church strongly discourages surrogate motherhood.” If you and...
Seeking Truth
Gramps, I admire the the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints a great deal. But I am not sure if I am ready to become a believer. I would love to be a witness to the truth. What would you recommend I do? Derek _______________ Derek, If you haven't done so...
Can you tell me about the Gift of Prophecy?
Question Dear Gramps, Recently I was told In my patriarchal blessing that I have the gift of prophecy. I had a sunday school teacher when I was younger tell us that he also had it, and he explained that he could prophesy about those whom he had stewardship...
Contradiction in Priesthood Blessings?
Question Dear Gramps, Almost 2 years ago I learned that I was expecting twins. After having some issues with bleeding in the beginning of the pregnancy my husband gave me a priesthood blessing. In it he stated that both babies would be healthy and that I would...
