Pre-existence
Hi Gramps, We are born into life and we take on the appearance and the traits of our parents and ancestors. We are all brothers and sisters, but how much of our original spiritual character survives through all the genetic and environmental influences from birth to...
Should we rejoice if our enemy is dead?
Since we got the surprising news about Osama Bin Laden's death we all rejoiced. But I remembered a scripture not to do this kind of thing. "Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, And do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles." Proverbs 24:17 Should we forgive or...
Can we be released from our temple covenants?
Question Dear Gramps, I have a friend who grew up as a member of the LDS church and served a mission and then went on to be sealed in the temple. Unfortunately this friend chose to live a life not in accordance with the teachings of the gospel. He is now divorced and...
Heartbreak
From Arkansas, I was inexplicably led to an island off the coast of Alaska. Not knowing why, but simply that I must, I set out for Alaska. I knew no one, and had not the means to make the trip but the Lord made bare His arms and everything fell into place. There,...
Has any royals or leaders in Book of Mormon or bible remained in the gospel to their deaths?
Why can't Prince William and Catherine Middleton marry in the temple instead? If they did get married in the temple will this hurt their image and their reputation?Does D&C 76:75 apply to this by their actions? Wondering, Dear Wondering, I have a simple answer to...
Quote by Joseph Smith
I was just wondering if you could validate a quote that I heard. I heard that Joseph Smith said that no righteous person would die before his due time. If I could get a reference that would be great. Thank you Kyle Dear Kyle, The quote you are most likely thinking of...
Relationship before mission
I just want to ask your opinion on something.. I never had a boyfriend but I do go out on dates and I do like someone right now. I'm preparing to go on my mission. I'm really sure that I will serve my mission. My question is, should I tell a guy how I feel? I know...
John the Beloved
What work or stories have been told of the great work of John the Beloved after he was translated? ALso if he tarries here on earth, does he go back and forth to Heaven and earth? John Dear John, There are stories told, but there aren't as many as one might think for...
Do I tithe on this?
Hi there! Thank you so much for your time. My question is, I just came out of a program called Mercy ministries I have no job, no income, and am barely getting by. I just received social assistance and it is less then what my rent is supposed to be, I want to tithe...
Sexless Marriage
There is much written about and included in talks regarding sexual promiscuity and pornography. Rarely is the topic of a sexless marriage addressed. Physical intimacy helps bind a marriage and without it usually one of the partners suffers. I don't want to spend time...
