Tribe of Benjamin
Dear Gramps, In my patriarchal blessing, I’m told that my blessings and assignments are through the tribe of Benjamin. So far, my research hasn’t told me much of Benjamin. What would my assignments and blessings be? My husband is of Ephraim and he knows perfectly well...
Is President a Priesthood Office?
Dear Gramps Is there an office of President in Melchizedek Priesthood? In first printing of Bible Dictionary and on lds.org under Melchizedek Priesthood we find “From latter-day revelation we learn that within the Melchizedek Priesthood are the offices of elder,...
Strength to Overcome our Negative Habits
Dear Gramps, I have a close friend that has tried to quit smoking so she can be baptised and can’t suceed at it. She is getting so discouraged that she feels like an outsider and is pulling away from attending church. She belives in the truth but because of her...
Blessings of the Great Patriarchs
Dear Gramps, My Patriarchal Blessing states that I will “have the blessings of the great patriarchs” and “the yearnings of Abraham.” Could I please get a little clarification on these. And I know that these, as well as all blessings are contingent on our personal...
Our Ministering Angels
Dear Gramps, My mother passed on when I was very little, but I have often seen her in my dreams. In fact, when I joined the Church, it was because of something she told me to do that lead me to the Missionaries. She told me in my dream what would happen, and after I...
Our Motto: Mormon Means More Good
Dear Gramps, i want to know the meaning of the word mormon.the origin and if there is prove to that.i am a missionary serving in the ghana accra mission,i was ask n could not answer so please help me out.thank you. Clemet Dear Clemet, The word Mormon has come to mean...
Become Truly Converted
Dear Gramps, I am at my wit’s end. I have been a faithful member of the church for the past 21+ years. I take the Gospel in my life very seriously. My husband and I have raised three sons, the oldest of which is now serving a mission. My parents have been...
Know Joseph Smith is a Prophet by His Fruits
Dear Gramps, We had a family baptized a few weeks ago. They seemed really excited and happy. Now all of a sudden they want their names removed from the church. They were surfing on line and read where we believe that "As man now is, God once was. As God now is, man...
Those That Are Sons of Perdition
Dear Gramps, Did Peter deny the Christ three times? If so, what was his accountability for denying christ, after seeing and knowing him? For that matter what about Judas Iscariot? How does the Holy Ghost fit into this equation? Jim Dear Jim, Peter, fearing for his...
What kind of activities do Mormons participate in?
Question Hi Gramps, I know Mormons are normal people, but I was wondering about any activities, things they like, participate in, or glorify that could pertain to the Mormon religion. Thank you. Alex Answer Dear Alex, I am happy that you consider...
