Are there differences in the temple recommend renewal process?
Question Gramps, I know every situation is different ...but generally speaking- is the interview process the same across the board? Or is there something different the first time your interviewed for your temple recommend? Basically, Is there a difference...
Why are the YM and YW themes worded so differently when referring to heavenly parents?
Question Hello, Not sure if I can message before my question but I have to tell you I ran across this forum while searching for an answer to a sealing question and LOVE the way you use scripture and direct quotes from the priesthood to answer all these...
Do gay people go to hell?
Question Gramps, If there are 3 degrees of glory, do gay people go to hell or do they at least get the lowest glory? Adam Answer Adam, Members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles have taught that it’s not a sin to...
As a teenage girl in the Church, nothing shows me that I am as valuable as a man. What can I do?
Question Hi Gramps! I am a teenager and I don't feel valuable in the church as a woman. The extreme gender roles in the church make me feel almost sick. I cannot explain how much I have cried and felt worthless because of how unequal I am to the men of the...
Will there come a time that everything concerning Church will be done from our own home?
Question Hey Gramps! A thought was shared in institute, and the sister mentioned that there will be a time that we will not be able to go to church and we will have to do everything church related in our own homes (aka administer the sacrament, lessons, etc). I...
Why don’t we pray to Jesus Christ as the god of this world?
Question Gramps, Why do we pray to Heavenly Father and not Jesus Christ when he is the god of this Earth. June Answer Hello June, Thank you so much for asking this question. Although, this topic seems to be simple enough to answer, it requires a...
After resurrection, will I be any better looking than I am now?
Question Gramps, I have some very sincere self image problems. I feel that I am a very unattractive (both facially, and bodily) person. I know that I can improve my body through exercise, but I will still appear, in the mirror, to be "ugly" (for lack of a...
Why doesn’t God love me enough to make me lovable?
Question Dear Gramps, I am 21 and already worrying about whether I will ever find a husband. I converted a year ago and haven't made connections to my ward members (my ward is tiny and has a lot of turnover). I'm overweight and I've never dated anyone. I wonder...
Why would the Spirit tell me not to watch a movie?
Question Gramps, My husband and I were watching a movie. I could tell the movie had a very good message, and my husband said it was a movie dear to his heart and had a representation of the Savior. However, there was lots of cussing and a few horrific scenes...
Are abbreviations against Church policy?
Question Gramps, Some members commonly used abbreviations, such as D&C, BOM, YM, YW, YSA, LDS, but there are members who say it is not allowed. Rather than saying D and C, say it Doctrine and Covenants. Is there any Prophet talks regarding this? John ...