Do angels have wings?
Question Dear Gramps, From Moroni’s angelic visit to Joseph Smith, it becomes apparent that angels do not have wings. The same applies when Heavenly Father, Himself, and His Only Begotten Son, even Jesus, the Christ, appeared to the boy prophet. Since this is...
How Can I Help My Disgruntled Missionary Friend?
Dear Gramps: Carlos is from Mendoza, Argentina. His dream became a cold reality when upon contacting BYU he was denied and informed that just because one serves a mission, one does not have the guarantee of attending such a school. He was devastated and returned to...
Should a bishop give welfare assistance to someone who is on strike?
Question Aloha Gramps, I am currently the Relief Society President of our Ward in the Mormon Church and my husband and I had an interesting talk the other day about how our tithing money is spent. The State of Hawaii is currently experiencing a teacher’s strike and...
Would it be against church practice to have a Tongan kava ceremony at a wedding reception?
Gramps, My sister is getting married in June. Her fiancé is Tongan, and his family feels very strongly that we need to have a traditional Kava ceremony at the reception. We are desperately trying to find out if it is OK as part of the ceremony. I know that General...
Are interracial marriages acceptable?
Dear Gramps, I would like to know about interracial marriages. It can be confusing on the different views people take. Are they acceptable? Are they not? John, from Kansas City, Kansas Dear John, The Brethren have discouraged interracial marriages. I would expect that...
Do spirits have tangible forms that we as mortals can feel and see?
Dear Gramps, Do spirits have tangible forms that we as mortals can feel and see? Do our spirits look the same after we die as in the flesh? I understand that we can test to see if they are evil as they will try to shake our hands but true messengers will not. So it...
How can the Holy Ghost dwell in righteous people if He can be in only one place at one time?
Dear Gramps, If the Holy Ghost is supposed to dwell in righteous people, how can he if he can only be in one place at a time? I’ve heard about his “influence” being everywhere present like the sun’s rays. Also our body is the temple of the Holy Ghost. Please explain...
How does one “give their burdens to the Lord”?
Dear Gramps, How does one “give their burdens to the Lord”? My husband had a nervous breakdown in April and lost his job in July due to behavior resulting from the severe depression that lead up to the breakdown. He has not worked since April and we have not received...
Why should one kneel while family prayer is being said?
Dear Gramps, My husband and I are recently active yet we have always prayed together. Our prayers have always been while we lay down to sleep. Recently (as we become more active) I’ve felt prompted that we should kneel to pray. Is this about obedience, or respect or...
What is a “Mormon Apologist”?
Dear Gramps, What is a "Mormon Apologist"? Susie, from Kansas City, Missouri Dear Susie, The dictionary definition of the word, apologist, is one who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something. So a Mormon apologist would be a defender of the faith....
