I found God somewhere else
Hi Gramps, I left home for college three years ago, taking up a religious studies major. My family is one of strong faith in the LDS church, and were concerned when I chose not to go on a mission. They were patient with my faith struggles because of my diligent search...
The Sign of the Dove
Dear Gramps, Could you please share anything you know about the Sign of the Dove. In my religion class a quote from the Prophet Joseph Smith "The sign of the dove was instituted before the creation of the world, a witness for the Holy Ghost, and the devil cannot come...
If I’m late and miss the bread, is it okay to just partake of the water during the Sacrament?
Question Gramps, If I am late for the sacrament and the bread has already been served, is it ok to just take the water? DeLeon Answer Dear DeLeon, The sacrament is a complete ordinance meant for the cleansing and renewing of covenants. Would it be...
Jesus Christ’s Crucifixion
Bruce R. McConkie, in his last address prior to his death, bore testimony that Jesus re-experienced the agonies of the Garden of Gethsemane while on the cross. I don't recall ever reading that in the scriptures or hearing that from any other apostle or prophet. Have...
Baptism by fire
Dear Gramps, What is the "fire"when you are baptized by fire? Looking through the scriptures I am finding a lot of comparison of fire and angels. So I have come to believe that it is angels surrounding you and partaking in giving the gift of the holy ghost. Am I way...
Not Good Enough
Dear Gramps, I have a testimony of the gospel, but I struggle to serve in callings because of my social anxiety. It seems whenever I accept a calling, I struggle with my activity. I have suffered from depression since my teenage years. I hate Sunday's because I...
How did Jesus fast for 40 days?
Hi Gramps, Thank you for taking the time to read this. And I thank you in advance for the time you spend if you do have time to answer my question. I am wondering about Jesus and his fasting for forty days. I should probably already know this. But I am just wondering....
Bacteria and spirits
I was curious about this. My biology teacher freshman year said that bacteria are living. If so, do they have spirits? Thank you! Menley ___________________________________________ Dear Menley, We read the following in the Pearl of Great Price: 5 And every plant of...
Proxy baptisms
Gramps, What's going to happen to deceased people who we cannot perform temple work for? Being that we cannot trace their names that far back or simply records for them don't exist? And even when the 2nd coming occurs there would still be names for whom we didn't...
Many are Called but few are Chosen
Hey Gramps, I was watching Ninja Warrior (that Japanese show where people try to get through ridiculously difficult obstacle courses) and when describing the course they said the phrase "many are called but few are chosen". I thought that phrase was only used in the...
