Can Satan read our thoughts?
Question Dear Gramps, My wife and I were having a discussion recently about Satan and his powers. She does not believe that Satan knows our thoughts. I always thought that he did because it was what gave him so much knowledge about our weaknesses and how to...
Why did Joseph Smith not get right the part in the Book of Mormon, Alma 7:10, that says the Savior was born in Jerusalem?
Question Dear Gramps: I have been conversing with a minister friend about the Book of Mormon. He brought up the following passage: Alma 7:10 And behold, he shall be born of Mary, at Jerusalem which is the land of our forefathers, she being a virgin, a precious...
Why does the wording in the baptismal prayer differ from other prayers?
Question Dear Gramps, Nearly all ordinances, prayers and all we do in the Mormon church are performed in the “name of Jesus Christ” yet the baptismal ordinance is performed in the “name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost”. Can you explain why the...
I believe that God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Ghost are all three in one. So how is that not true?
Question Dear Gramps, The Holy Ghost comes from God, He’s God in the Father, God in the Son, God in the Holy Ghost, God all three in one! So how is that not true? I was also told that I was going to hell because I did not believe the Mormon religion, but that I...
Where were the prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum buried?
Question Hey Gramps! I love reading your column. It has helped me a lot with questions I have about the Mormon Church and has without question strengthened my testimony. My question pertains to the prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum. Do we know where...
How do you reconcile differences in the statements of different General Authorities of the Mormon Church on a given topic?
Question Gramps, I was reading something interesting and instead of wrestling myself over it, I thought of you and thought you might be able to help (if you don’t mind of course). I was interested in the Mormon view of the nature of God. I’ve been reading...
I am unmarried and have a daughter, if I were to join the Mormon Church would I ever be worthy of being married in the temple?
Question Dear Gramps, Big Question...I really need an answer. I'm 21 years old and I've definitely done some things over the past few years that I'm not proud of. I've recently made friends with two missionaries that live across the street from me. They taught...
What is the reason for no rainbows appearing in the sky for a year before the Lord comes?
Question Dear Gramps I have heard several times that there will be no rainbows for a period of time before the Saviour comes again. I know this is one of the small things, but I wonder why that would be if it is true? There are many symbols and the rainbow was...
Why can’t we find any evidences at the Hill Cumorah of the great battles of extermination that are recorded in the Book of Mormon?
Question Hey Gramps, I’m trying to figure out how come there have been no artifacts found of the final great battle on Hill Cumorah near Palmyra, New York. My Book of Mormon says that about 4 million total were killed there along with many horses and chariots,...
Since Joseph Smith modified parts of the Book of Revelation, would he not come under the condemnation mentioned Rev. 22:18-19?
Question Dear Gramps, In studying Section 12 of “The Life and Teachings of Jesus & His Apostles” I readily see that Joseph Smith’s Inspired Version of Revelation 12: 1, 7, and others he provided in the book do not add or take away (Rev. 22: 18, 19), but...
