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...
What if a person does everything else but can’t afford tithing?
Dear Gramps: I have a question about Tithing. I know that we are all supposed to tithe. What about those people who are faithful members of the Church, keep the Word of Wisdom, attend all their meetings, complete all assignments and do all to help others but really...
Why does the Lord allow children to suffer needlessly?
Question Gramps, I really have a hard time when I watch the news and see how the Lord seems to allow innocent people (especially children) to suffer needlessly. I cried when I watched 20/20 one night and they told how the Cambodian soldiers would throw babies...
Regarding stillborn children, will be able to parent that baby after the resurrection?
Dear Gramps, I have seen Q&A's in your column dealing with still born children, and the family keeping their own records of the children with names. Does it apply to children who were determined to be lifeless early in the pregnancy, thus resulting in a medical...
