Would you follow the promptings of the Spirit you receive or would would you follow the contrary advice of your priesthood leaders?
Question Dear Gramps Throughout my life, I have had several priesthood leaders who have wanted me to change the direction of my life, like finishing my college degree and changing my vocation, etc. I can understand their perspective and the reasons that they...
Are other churches that call themselves Latter Day Saints true?
Question Dear Gramps, I have heard that there are other churches called Latter-Day Saints, such as the Reorganized Church. Which one is the true church? Tiko Answer Dear Tiko, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly called the...
What are your views on the documentary, “The Mormons?”
Question Dear Gramps, What are your views on the documentary, “The Mormons?” It had a few things from members of the Church, such as Jeffrey R. Holland and President Gordon B. Hinckley, but a lot of it seemed inspired by a negative source. What do you think I...
I’m a recently baptized member of the Church, and don’t feel that I really fit in. Will that ever change for me?
Question Hi Gramps, Just a quick question– I’ve been a member of the Mormon Church for nearly two years now. Before I came into the church I’d been in trouble all my life kind of. No one in our family was religious. It’s been hard converting; I’ve managed to...
Can you explain what Outer Darkness is and who will spend eternity there?
Question Gramps, Can you explain what Outer Darkness is and who will spend eternity there? Samantha Answer Dear Samantha, In the eternities, after the resurrection all mankind will be relegated to one of four states or conditions. Three of these...
How can the Church be true if temple ceremonies are changed?
Question Dear Gramps, Being a recent convert, I was very upset to learn on the PBS documentary that the content of the temple endowment has undergone many major revisions over time. I was dismayed today to find that there are, in fact, more changes than were...
Would multiple personalities be a case of demonic possession?
Question Dear Gramps, This is tough. In 1991 our 17 year old adopted daughter walked off the top of a 17 story building. She had been in and out of therapy, and was at that time in treatment. After her death her therapist told us that they, at her clinic...
Is there any way to undo the sealing ordinance performed in the temple for my grandparents?
Question Dear Gramps, I recently found out that my Grandparents (deceased and never asked of this, since they were already dead) were sealed in the Temple via my Dad’s widow. I feel very hurt by this as they were devout Methodists. My Grandfather was also a...
If I remain true and faithful, will my apostate wife be with me in the eternities?
Question Dear Gramps, My wife and I were sealed in the temple almost 11 years ago, but since that time she has fallen away from the church and says she doesn’t believe in the gospel anymore. I love my wife very much and she is a good mother and person (that is...
Do I need to pay tithing on my retirement income?
Question Dear Gramps, I’m sorry for my broken English but I read you every day. My question is: I paid full tithing when I worked but now I'm retired because I’m sick. Do I need to pay tithing on my retirement also? Pedro Answer Estimado Pedro, I...
