Can you give me something to hold onto? I’m single and never married in temple and would love to have my children with me in the celestial kingdom.
Dear Gramps, I have a question about being able to reach the celestial kingdom being a single woman. I was newly divorced when I joined the church and as yet, have remained single. I have a child who was lost in infancy and, even though I am an endowed member, and I...
Will there be people of other faiths who inherit the celestial kingdom based on the way they lived their lives?
Question Dear Gramps, In our High Priests class, whenever the subject of the celestial kingdom comes up, two brethren always make mention of a Joseph Smith statement they are supposed to have read that says we will be surprised to find there, Catholics,...
Is there anything said on the righteousness of the descendents of Cain while in the pre-existence?
Gramps , I have heard many conflicting stories,but have yet to receive any documentation from the QOTTA on the subject of the state of rightousness of the decendants of Cain while in the Pre-existance. I am of mixed race (Black/White) and my wife is Black. My...
Will blood sacrifice ever be performed again?
Question Dear Gramps, I love your articles. But as so many others I have a question. In D&C 13 when John the Baptist restored the Aaronic priesthood, he said they would have it "..until the Sons of Levi do offer a sacrifice unto the Lord in righteousness"....
I’m considering conversion and am curious what the process is
Gramps, I'm considering conversion, and I am curious as to the process that I would have to follow. What I am asking for is a description of the process and an explanation of anything that needs explanation. Thank you in advance. Anonymous, from Michigan PS: I'm...
How does someone touch an individual who believes the Bible is just a storybook?
Dear Gramps I have just recently found out that a friend has absolutely no belief at all in God. She believes that we are all part of a theory of evolution. I believe in God and our Savior Jesus Christ. She cannot believe that a God would allow such horrific and long...
What is the difference between the blessings and the assignments of the tribe of Ephraim and Manasseh?
Question Dear Gramps, I have two questions about lineage as revealed to an individual in a patriarchal blessing. First question: Is it necessary to have a tribe designated? Neither my husband nor I have a tribe of Israel designated in our patriarchal blessings....
How is it Joseph Smith saw God and lived?
Question Gramps, I was wondering how Joseph Smith saw God and lived? Here are two scriptures: Exodus 33:20, John 1:18...my Mom is Mormon, and gave me a copy of an LDS living magazine that said Joseph Smith actually saw God, how can I believe that with these...
The Father and Jesus Christ are two Separate Personages
Dear Gramps, Our church (LDS) believes that Jesus Christ is the son of our Heavenly Father, two separate and distinct individuals. I also believe this and always have, even before I was converted a year ago. But a massive contradiction exists in our own Book of...
How does a person who is self-employed determine what their increase is in order to calculate tithing?
Dear Gramps, How does a person who is self-employed determine what their increase is in order to calculate tithing? Some friends of mine who own their own business tell me that they pay tithing only on their personal draws, but it seems to me that if we are blessed...
