Why is the numbering of the General Conferences so strange?
Question Gramps, If the difference between the LDS Annual General Conference and the Semiannual GC is the financial and statistical report, why is one the 190th and the other the 90th? Shouldn't it either be 190 and 95th, or 180 and the 90th? Larry ...
Why is it important to know that I’m from the tribe of Ephraim?
Question Gramps, I was told I'm from the blessed Tribe of Ephraim. My question is why do I need to know that? Daveda Answer Daveda, This took a long time for me to research to find an answer that would have much meaning. The reason is that not...
How would you explain or describe spiritual maturity?
Question Gramps, In recently reading one of your excellent answers regarding polygamy, you mentioned that the asker must have "sufficient faith and spiritual maturity to receive an answer." I think I have a handle on the idea of faith, and how it increases by...
How do you reconcile scriptures Hebrews 12:6 with D&C 121:42-43?
Question Gramps, How do you reconcile Hebrews 12:6, which says that God scourges every son that he receives (and scourging had a particularly barbaric meaning at the time), with D&C 121:42-43, which says that no power or influence can or ought to be...
How can I make prayer more meaningful when I’m so tired?
Question Gramps, How can one make prayer more meaningful when they are so tired after working a late shift and all they want to do is sleep. Margaret Answer Margaret, I hear you. And unfortunately, if you're trying to say a meaningful prayer...
Can a person inherit the Celestial Kingdom if previously excommunicated?
Question Gramps, If a person was voluntarily excommunicated for adultery but repents with full restoration of blessings, having been faithful for over 30 years, including remarriage in the temple, is there any doctrine or conditions which would prevent that...
Are General Authorities making a lot of money doing what they do?
Question Gramps, My son is under the impression that the general authorities are just making a lot of money, and that they "know what's going on" , but hide it from the public. -So, do the general authorities get an income for serving in the church? If...
Since the veil was torn in the temple after Christ’s death, are temples still necessary?
Question Hi, I’m a recent convert and my parents are dedicated mainstream Christians who are very concerned about my decision. Their biggest worry is about temples, they say that since the veil was torn in the temple after Christ’s death on the cross He took...
Can a person be from 2 houses or lineage?
Question Gramps, My Patriarchal Blessing tells me I'm of the House of Joseph & the House of Ephraim. That I can receive a double portion of blessings. Can a person be of two houses? What does it mean? What are my responsibilities? Cheryl Answer...
Obedient yet resentful or disobedient and not resentful. Which is best?
Question Hi Gramps, Does God prefer if we are obedient yet resentful? or disobedient and unresentful? Meaning, we do what we are “supposed” to do because we feel guilty if we don’t; or we don’t do whatever would make us feel guilty and therefore don’t have...
