My 17 year old recently had a baby with his girlfriend which they gave up for adoption. Now he wants to go on a mission. Is this out of the question?
Gramps, My son and his girl friend, both 17, recently had a child which they gave up for adoption to a wonderful LDS couple. Coming to the decision to do this was grueling and difficult, but the teenagers knew that they were not ready to commit to each other and both...
Why are baptismal fonts in temples usually built below ground?
Question Gramps, A question about baptismal fonts in the temples came up in our Family Home Evening group. Are all the fonts in the new smaller temples built below ground level like in the older temples? Explain the significance of them being built in the...
What is the acceptable year of the Lord as mentioned in Luke 19:4?
Question Dear Gramps, I was teaching a Sunday School class and we were reading Luke 4. In verse 19 it says: "....acceptable year of the Lord." One of the brethren asked, "What is the acceptable year of the Lord?" I told him I would try to find out. Hope you...
What is the difference between “Eternal Life,” “Exaltation,” and “Immortality?”
Gramps, Could you please explain the meaning of the terms "Eternal Life," "Exaltation," and "Immortality." Are they interchangeable terms or has each a unique meaning? Thank you. I have learned a great deal from reading your works and appreciate your great service....
Did Christ to appear in other places besides Israel and America?
Dear Gramps, Some of my friends have suggested that Christ not only appeared in Israel and America, but also in other places upon this earth. It sounds logical, but is there any kind of evidence or are there any statements made by the authorities on this? Thanks!...
In Genesis, how was it that Abraham entertained angels and they were able to eat?
Gramps, In Genesis, how was it that Abraham entertained angels and they were able to eat. Since this was before the first resurrection, they could not have had physical bodies. Were they translated beings? If so, could they have been from the City of Enoch? Anonymous,...
Are those that are disabled and on welfare required to pay tithing?
Question Dear Gramps, I would like to know if members who are disabled and on welfare have to pay tithing, and if so, how much. I need to know. Please give me an answer. Thank you and God bless you. Sister Aubuchon Dear Gramps, Is it right that people on...
If you bear your testimony are your sins forgiven?
Gramps, I have heard a number of members say they are bearing their testimony because when they do their sins are forgiven..is it this easy ? Or have these members been misled. Confused but Hopeful Dear Confused, Looks to me like a vain hope. Testimony, a...
Can we feel the spirit of someone who has passed on?
Dear Gramps: I recently attended the funeral of relatives of mine...a couple who died under the tragic circumstances of murder and suicide. I went with only sympathy and compassion in my heart. Ill will towards the perpetrator of this tragedy had not crossed my mind....
When we were created did we have a spirit body or were we simply in spirit form?
Gramps, When we were created did we have a spirit body or were we simply in spirit form? William Dear William, The most frequent name given to God in the bible is "Father." He is the father of our spirits. We read in Hebrews that Furthermore we have had fathers of our...
