How can I be prepared for an economic crash?
Question Dear Gramps, I have heard some of my friends, two who are former bishops, tell me that in the future the economy will crash. I am striving to prepare with food storage, etc. The one thing I won't be able to do is pay off my home loan and car loan. If...
Purpose for fasting
On fast Sunday or when we fast can we fast for more than one purpose on that day? Clinton _____________ Dear Clinton, I have on occasion, had more then one purpose in mind while fasting. Life doesn't always come at you in a nice orderly manner that allows you to focus...
Gift of Healing
My patriarchal blessing includes a one line statement that reads, "You will have the gift of healing with you." I have been a member of the church for 39 years now and I have always wondered what this gift meant and how I could develop it. I obtained a bachelor's...
Are substitutions for profanity okay to use?
Question What is the difference between saying "gosh" and "God", as well as substitutes for profanity? Sure they are different words, but we still give them the same meaning. So is it better to find reasons not to use "darn", "heck", etc? Rachel Answer Rachel,...
Should the LDS Church purchase the Kirtland Temple?
Question Gramps, It seems to me that the LDS church should purchase the Kirtland Temple. Are you aware of efforts to purchase the property? I guess the current owners are not interested in selling. Thank you. I have enjoyed reading and learning from your...
Good and Bad Music
I've been listening alot to Native American inspired music lately. It has helped me to focus and study. Then I began to listen to some of my older music, but I began to wonder, what makes music good or bad? I read in a previous question you answered that we shouldn't...
Decaffeinated Coffee
Is Sanka decaf coffee against the "hot drinks" word of wisdom since it is 99.9% caffeine free? Has there ever been an official stand/letter from a prophet? Many drink coke, pepsi and mtn dew! Steve ___________ Steve, The Word of Wisdom does mention some specific...
What are the events after the crucifixion of Christ?
Question Gramps, I always enjoy your information Thank you. I had a discussion with some of the brethren and there was a lot of hesitation. What were the events that took place after the Lord's death on the cross? First He went to paradise with the thief. Then...
Is it true that goths will all go to hell?
Question Gramps, I was talking to a friend the other day about random stereotypes when I mentioned that I thought goths were cool. Instantly, my friend went off about how God hates "those devil worshipping freaks." I've known some Christian goths in the past. But my...
Unclean foods and the Law of Moses
I am teaching about Peter and Cornelius today. I thought it would be interesting to teach what specific animals and birds they were told not to eat under the Law of Moses. Don ___________ Don, You can find the Mosaic list of clean and unclean animals in Deuteronomy...
