Why do we not experience so much in the Mormon Church the gift of tongues as is commonly practiced by the Pentecostal Christians?
Dear Gramps, In reading latter day light devotionals on a daily basis, I have seen several references in the church history part of it that refers to early church meetings having speaking in tongues and things of a nature that I once participated in as a Pentecostal...
The elders always encourage me to do home teaching, but why should I? Other members, even my home teachers, do not do their part.
Dear Gramps, The elders always encourage me to do home teaching, but why should I? Other members, even my home teachers, they do not do their part. They never visit me or phone me…I have been 6 months a member of the Mormon Church but no one do home teaching for me;...
What is the Mormon Church policy regarding dress codes for priesthood ordinances?
Hi Gramps! Me again. I was just wondering if there was anything clearly stated in Mormon Church policy regarding dress codes for priesthood ordinances? My husband is quite resistant to wearing anything but a white shirt to church, stating that in case he were asked to...
Why do we see imperfection on our leaders when we are told that they are called by inspiration?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been struggling with the concept that everything the bishop tells me is from the Lord. I have been a member for over 40 years and had various bishops. It appeared to me that some were more in tune than others. I had one bishop tell...
My younger brother and I were born out of wedlock before any of us belonged to the Mormon Church. Is there any way that we can be sealed together as a family?
Question Ntando wrote: I’m born out of the wedlock, so is my younger brother. We are both of different fathers with whom my mother had already broken up before both their deaths. Later on I became a member of the Mormon Church, and much later my mother and brother...
What is the stop smoking program for the Mormon Church?
Gramps,I would like to know what the stop smoking program for the Mormon Church is. Chia, from Ohio Dear Chia, If you are referring to some program or technique to overcome the habitual use of tobacco, I doubt that the Church has any recommendation. I assume that...
What was the Savior’s skin color during his time in mortality?
Dear Gramps, Was Jesus white? Just wondering what we have in the Mormon Church and historically that shows if He was white on earth and was resurrected, or dark skinned on earth then resurrected white, or what is the church’s position? If the Church doesn’t have one...
I can’t understand why God is so cruel that He sends most people to hell. I go to church occasionally but feel that I’m only going because I’m so afraid of the possibility of going to hell. Can you help me?
Question Hi Gramps! I’m hoping you will be able to help me. I was brought up in the Mormon Church and have always believed in God. I still go to church occasionally but feel that I’m only going because I’m so afraid of the possibility of going to hell! I know...
Is there opportunity after a person has died for repentance and forgiveness of sin?
Dear Gramps, I have a close friend who does not belong to the Mormon Church and who’s nephew who would have been 60 passed away. He has been on drugs and booze most of his life, he went into a coma and did not recover. Alice, my friend, quoted how sad it was that he...
In what way are men spirit children of their Father in Heaven?
Hello, I recently read in one of your replies the following: “Spirit children are born of resurrected, exalted parents. They are born in the same manner that mortal children are born. However, when a celestial parent has a child, it is composed of spiritual material,...
