How do I get some control over irreverent priesthood class members in the Mormon Church?
Question Dear Gramps, I teach an Aaronic priesthood quorum in the Mormon Church and they are pretty rowdy and do not have respect for church reverence. it seems that no matter how well prepared the class is they find a way offend the spirit. Do you have any...
Can someone speak to or reach God without prayer and without the gospel?
Question Dear Gramps, There were two nonmembers in my seminary class and today one of them asked a question and I thought I knew the answer, but I am not sure so I am going to ask you. Can someone speak to or reach God without prayer and without the gospel?...
How would we know that an impression we received would be from the Lord or from some other source?
Question Estimado Abuelito, My question is: how we know that the feeling of the Holly Ghost is from God, and is not from our own mind wanting us to believe something? I remember a couple of years ago after I read the Book of Mormon and ask God as described in...
Do you believe in UFOs?
Question Dear Gramps. You state you believe in UFO`s. I don't (not yet anyway) but I respect you anyway. I can assume you also believe in aliens. Do you believe that they look like us (God created us in his image) or like E.T.? Rene Answer Dear...
Who was Peleg?
Question Gramps, Please tell me what you know about this Peleg, Was he a Priesthood holder. Why was the earth changed so violently.? We know so little about this person. JLeo Answer Dear JLeo, The only source information on Peleg is found in...
Why would the translators of the New Testament use the word ‘reconcile’ instead of ‘atonement’?
Question Gramps, Here’s my question. I was reading a report by Hugh Nibley on the atonement in which he talks about how in the New Testament, the translators of it used the word “reconcile” instead of “atonement.” (He said this is found in the translation from...
Do those who have passed help those still on earth?
Question Hey, Gramps, Are there any authoritative statements regarding the role of those who have completed their earthly life assisting those of us who are currently here? We're all aware of those with special missions, such as Moroni, Peter, James, John, and...
How do you teach an Atheist about God?
Question Dear Gramps, How do you teach an Atheist about God, where do you start? Bonnie Answer Dear Bonnie, Convince him to read the Book of Mormon. After he has done that, ask him if he will read it one more time. This time sincerely apply the...
How can Heavenly Father be omnipresent?
Question Dear Gramps, How can Heavenly Father be omnipresent? I’ve read by his “Spirit” but how is this? Is this like him being with us, but his body is in heaven? What is meant by “spirit” or “influence” that I hear so much about? Would this apply to the Holy...
Is it known when a spirit enters the body?
Question Dear Gramps, Is it known when a spirit enters a new life? At the moment of conception? Sometime during the pregnancy? Or the moment of birth? Thank you, would love to know your thoughts. Daniel Answer Dear Daniel, There is no scriptural...
