Were family relationships foreordained in the premortal life?
X-From_: [emailaddress] Gramps, A question was recently asked in a Relief Society discussion of a lesson I was teaching. I was wondering if you could answer this question. Were relations foreordained in the premortal life? Donna Dear Donna, We can find no specific...
Should I charge members of the church less for services I provide?
Question Gramps, We do general home impovement, such as repair of damage from water, rust etc. as well as new work. We do roofing and general carpentry.I was asking if I should lower my labor charge for the church members or not. I feel it is in the best interest to...
Is it wrong for me to turn down invitations to attend Christenings?
Dear Gramps, I know a number of members who have attended 'Christenings' at the request of friends or family. I have always turned down such invitations as I always think of the statement by Mormon that infant baptism is an abomination in the sight of God. Am I right...
If one has a miscarriage, does that spirit stay in heaven to wait to be reunited with its parents?
Question Dear Gramps, If one has a miscarriage, does that spirit stay in heaven to wait to be reunited with it's parents and family later or does that spirit have the opportunity to come down and gain a physical body again with another pregnancy? Basically,...
Does our spirit look just like the age we are when we die?
Hi Gramps; I have a question about our spirits. Does our spirit look just like the age we were when we died? What about a baby, does his spirit look like the age of his or her prime, whatever age that may be? Thanks, Ann. Dear Ann, Remember that we are spirit children...
If a married couple enjoys pornography privately is it wrong and why?
Gramps, I know that they say to avoid pornography, but they also say that the prophet does not go into a married couple's bedroom. If a married couple enjoys it privately, is it wrong? If so, WHY? I need concrete reasons. Anon, from Colorado Dear Anon, Pornography,...
Could you tell me where I may find references to Jesus Christ written while he was on the earth or very shortly after his resurrection that are not part of scripture?
Gramps, Could you tell me where I may find references to Jesus Christ written while he was on the earth or very shortly after his resurrection that are not part of scripture? Anonymous, from California Dear Anonymous, One of the most prominent historians and writers...
Why is the name of our Savior written and transliterated from the Hebrew scriptures as Yehweh?
Hi Why is the name of our Savior written and transliterated from the Hebrew scriptures as "YAHWEH." What is the connection to Jesus and Yashua. I understand that there is a great importance in a name. My understanding is that the "J" sound was part of the Greek...
When did Jesus Christ appear to the Nephites on the American continent?
Gramps, When did Jesus Christ appear to the Nephites on the American continent? Was it after his resurrection, or was it during the time between his death and the resurrection? Michael, from Ohio Dear Michael, You will find the answer to your question in Third Nephi...
Is Satan allowed to tempt people of other earths or only this earth?
Gramps I enjoy reading your column quite a bit. I have just read with great interest the two most recent questions, the two regarding millions of earths and Christ the Savior for all for them. My question is would you please explain in conjunction to those answers if...
