My patriarchal blessing doesn’t mention the first resurrection. Does that mean I’m not eligible?
Question Gramps, Many people who have received their Patriarchal blessing are told they will come forth in the morning of the first resurrection based on their worthiness. My wife’s blessing says that. My Patriarchal blessing makes no mention of the my...
President Nelson talked about counting blessings and recounting problems. Does that mean past too?
Question Dear Gramps, Thru my eyes I was a mean mother and daughter with addictions. I can never make this up to those I have injured. I selfishly took from everyone. I am an old woman now, and for 25 years I have tried to be the best mother and grandmother I...
Does my patriarchal blessing mean I won’t be worthy of the Celestial Kingdom?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been an active member of the Church since I was baptized. I have served a mission when I was young. My patriarchal blessing says I will be coming forth in the first resurrection if I stay faithful. However, it doesn't say 'in the...
My husband wants to be sealed to a previous wife who died. Should I feel threatened?
Question Gramps, I am married to a Mormon man who's previous wife died. They were never sealed. He seems fairly obsessed with making that happen. I am beginning to feel like he is not fully committed to our marriage. I am not Mormon. Should I feel...
How do I find the line between happy/energetic and loud/brash?
Question Hi gramps, In young women's we received this hand out and it was talking about behaving like a daughter of God. It said that being brash, forward or loud were not fitting of YW. I would describe myself as a fairly energetic person and it seems that...
Why does the Church pay seminary and institute teachers?
Question Hi gramps, I was curious about why the church pays seminary and institute teachers (at least in Utah, I know they don’t pay every single one) and was thinking if that was paid ministry? Because our church condemns that...I don’t have doubts at all, I...
Will I ever be able to say that I “know” things are true?
Question Gramps, I’d say I actually have a decently strong testimony of the gospel. I have had some spiritual experiences and feel the gospel explains everything so well, but every time I start actually thinking about it or when I hear someone in church bear...
Is saying “Thank God” taking the Lord’s name in vain?
Question Hi gramps! Is saying "Thank God" taking the Lord's name in vain? I tried to research this; I concluded that "in vain" means using it as a swear, without thinking of the Lord, such as in omg, or using it to promote something unholy "in his name". But I...
What is the difference between a sign and a token?
Question Gramps, What is the difference between a sign and a token? Can you describe where temple tokens and signs are mentioned? William Answer William, I'll take the tactic of Bro. Hugh Nibley when discussing things about the temple. I'll...
Is it true that the Book of Mormon contradicts leaders and other scripture?
Question Gramps, Many critics charge that the Book of Mormon contradicts teachings from LDS leaders and other LDS scripture. Critics would sight Moroni 8:18: “For I know that God is not a partial God, neither a changeable. Critics would then cite a quote from...
