What is meant by “the morning of the first resurrection?”
Question Gramps, What is the meaning of “the morning of the first resurrection?" Turi Answer Dear Turi, In Alma 11:42-43, Amulek taught that in the resurrection “the death of Christ shall loose the bands of this temporal death, that all shall be...
As a teen, how can I deal with stress without resorting to pornography?
Question Gramps, I'm 14 years old. I guess I was never really taught that pornography was bad, cause I have always wanted to view it. But now that I have been for about a year... I know it as to stop, and I'd rather cut it off at an early age than have to deal...
Are two required to administer the Sacrament?
Question Gramps, Does it take two to administer the sacrament? Carl Answer Carl, This is a common question that has only a partial answer, I'm afraid. As far as the actual blessing of the bread and water, we have the following guidance on...
When Christ was on the earth, who did he receive the Priesthood from?
Question Gramps, When Christ was on the earth who did he receive the priesthood from? I do realize he was the Son of God But he too would of needed hands laid on him in this Physical world Just as Peter James and John Who were also involved in the creation...
How supportive of the LGBTQ community can I be without crossing a line?
Question Hi Gramps, I understand and believe that God intended sex only between a man and a woman and I take no issue with this. I also know that God intended us to have free agency. I don't think its my place to even have an opinion on whether or not two...
Is a sealing done after a civil wedding considered a marriage or just a sealing?
Question Gramps, Traditionally, in the Church legal marriage and eternal sealing are performed in the temple, in the same ceremony. Alternatively, a couple can civilly marry outside the temple before being sealed in the temple in a separate ceremony after any...
Why can’t an engaged heterosexual couple have sex before marriage?
Question Gramps, What is the basis for the understanding that an engaged/betrothed heterosexual couple cannot make love prior to their wedding? Alexander Answer Alexander, 1. "Children are entitled to birth within the bonds of matrimony" -...
Is there a specific way to repent?
Question Gramps, I have been thinking about all the things and ways I should be repenting. I want to know If there Is a specific way to repent or if we should give details about what we are repenting for? Like should we give specifics of our actions or just ask...
How do I find out if the Lord loves me and wants to help me?
Question Gramps, Recently I've been struggling a lot with fears and having faith. I just don't feel I can get what The Lord has promised me in my patriarchal blessing and other things. I'm scared God doesn't really love me and won't help me become who he...
Do you need to pay a fast offering every time you fast?
Question Gramps, Does fasting more than once in a month require a fast offering to be beneficial or valid before the Lord? I’m talking about fasting for health reasons to overcome a chronic disease or illness. Also, someone may feel a reason to fast for another...