What does it mean when no tribe is mentioned in my patriarchal blessing?
Dear Gramps, In my Patriarchal Blessing there was not a tribe mentioned. Do you know what this means? Thanks Lorraine, from California Dear Lorraine, It has no significance. Normally, one's tribe is mentioned in a patriarchah blessing. It would not be out of place for...
How do I undo things I’ve done that don’t fit into my patriarchal blessing?
Hi Gramps Two years ago I married someone who didn't "fit" my patriarchal blessing and I have had a sinking feeling now that it was wrong. I now realize that I shaped my blessing into what I wanted it to say at the time. This person is a good person. My question is...
Could you explain President Smith’ comment concerning a glimpse into the telestial glory?
Gramps, My question is on regards to Patriarch Smith's statement "President Smith told us that if we could get one little glimpse into the telestial glory even, the glory is so great that we would be tempted to commit suicide to get there." Can you please explain...
What do the symbols on face cards represent?
Dear Gramps; My parents taught us that face cards were not good to have in our home because they had symbols of the devil which created a negative influence. That was sufficient back then and still is, but one day I heard a talk wherein the speaker literally...
How do I come back to church after being excommunicated?
Gramps, I've been excommunicated for awhile, maybe longer. I'd like to know how the system works for people that want to come back into the church again. My EX (convert) left the church, never wants to come back. I still want to be sealed to my kids and of course to...
How do I handle an anti Mormon who is posting on an LDS chat site?
Gramps, I need help. I have been on a discussion board at talkcity titled LDS. On it I have encountered an Anti-Mormon that has been driving the interested away. I have not the scripture knowledge that I should at this time to dispute his stand. I only have my own...
Should I be worried that my patriarchal blessing doesn’t state I will come forth on the First Resurrection?
Gramps, My Patriarchal Blessing does not say that I will be called forth on the morning of the First Resurrection. This bothers me very much. It does make reference to the eternities, but I read in a book somewhere that one of the three things this Blessing is to do...
What did Joseph Smith mean when he mentions Old Major and Little Prattlers?
Question Gramps, A church friend gave me a copy of a letter written from the Prophet Joseph to his wife Emma while in Liberty Jail (dated Match 21 1839). Could you please interpret the beginning of the fourth paragraph for me? It reads: "I want you to try to gain time...
How do I tell my bishop I committed fornication when the pressure is there to go on a mission?
Gramps, I have had sex before marriage, and broke the word of wisdom. I am scared to tell my bishop, because everyone in my ward is pressuring me to go on a mission. What is going to happen when I tell him? Thanks Anon. Dear Anon. Well, you've broken the law of...
How do you comfort a parent who lost their first child and is not a member of the Church?
Gramps, What do you say to a mother who carried a little boy for six months. Gave birth to this premature little child, whose weight was only 1 lb. My friend saw and held this little boy, named him, and after only 2 days the little boy died. This child was my friend's...
