How old was Isaac when he was placed on the sacrificial alter by his father, Abraham?
Question Gramps, In our discussion on faith in Relief Society meeting last Sunday, we spoke of Abraham and Isaac and their faith that God would provide. Someone made the statement that Isaac was a grown man and would have had to help himself onto the altar…that...
Why was the law of polygamy given to Old Testament prophets and to the Restored Mormon Church, but was condemned in the Book of Mormon?
Question Dear Gramps, I was reading through one of your answers regarding polygamy and you were explaining how David and Solomon had many wives and concubines. You were also using a Doctrine & Covenants reference to confirm what you were explaining. In the...
Because my wife is leaving me have I lost my chance for exaltation in the celestial kingdom?
Question Gramps, Have I lost my chance to obtain exaltation in the celestial kingdom? My wife of 23 years announced out of the blue one day when I got home from work that she was divorcing me. She has gone her own way and made her own decisions. I'm in a...
Should little children be permitted to bear their testimonies in Sacrament Meeting?
Question Gramps, How do you feel about the fairly common practice of members taking their tiny children in arms up to the pulpit to coach them in bearing their testimonies? Some people feel it is very disruptive to the spirit of the fast and testimony meeting,...
What was the route of travel of Lehi and his family from Bountiful to the Promised Land?
Question Dear Gramps, What is known about the route of travel taken by Lehi and his family as they made their way from Bountiful in the wilderness to the Promised Land in South America, and are we told where they came ashore at their new home? Thanks for your...
What will be the agendum and who will be the invited guests at the great council to be held at Adam-Ondi-Ahman?
Question Gramps, At the time of the Saviour’s return to the earth, a conference is to be held at Adam-Ondi-Ahman with the Saviour and invited Church leaders. What is the agenda of this meeting and who will be the invited guests? Thanks, Ross. Answer...
Is Jesus Christ the only Savior of all the worlds?
Question Dear Gramps, In The Pearl of Great Price, in Moses 1 where the Lord talks face to face with Moses and gives some explanation regarding the creation, he says in 1:33-34, And worlds without number have I created; and I also created them for mine own...
How can I help my Mormon friend who feels uncomfortable going to church in her new ward after a ward division?
Question Gramps, Le’s say that there was a member of the Mormon Church and she came to church and did all the right things. Then her ward was divided, changing the boundaries. The person now does not go to the ward she is supposed to and she does not attend...
I cannot have children due to ovarian Cancer, is it right for me to still marry?
Dear Gramps, I can not have children due to ovarian Cancer, is it right for me to still marry? Fiona, from the United Kingdom Dear Fiona, It certainly is all right to marry, although you may not be able to have children, if you can find a young man worthy of you. If...
Why are the youth of the Mormon Church counseled not to participate in some activities that other people have no problem with?
Question Dear gramps, I have been a member of the Mormon Church all my life, but most things still puzzle me. My friends at school ask good questions, such as, "Why can't you watch this video, there is nothing wrong with it," and "Please come to the dance,...
