Did we agree to our trials on earth?
Question Gramps, Do you have the quote that states we agreed to our trials on earth in the pre existence? My sweet friend's youngest son passed away this weekend and she asked me to find that quote to help her. She’s having a rough day . Thank you, Paige...
Can someone with an addiction have a blessing of healing?
Question Gramps, I'm sure we all know that addiction of all forms, pornography or alcohol, change and damage the addict's brain. If an addict were to seek a blessing, could they get a blessing of healing? Addiction is considered a sickness by many, and it's a...
In the temple, why are women pronounced clean but not men?
Question Gramps, In the temple what is the difference between women being pronounced clean and that men may become clean? Russell Answer Russell, This is one of the great inequities of being born a man on this earth. Men have a greater burden to...
Why do missionaries only hand out the Book of Mormon?
Question Hey Gramps! I came across a concept that was taught on another Q&A website that states missionaries only hand out the Book of Mormon. Yet it teaches few principles taught in the LDS Church, whereas most principles are found in the Doctrine and...
What about sins, repentance and the buffetings of Satan?
Question Gramps, If someone commits a "grievous" sin, and repents, are they still turned over to the buffetings of Satan? Is it true that after that buffeting they will come forth in the next resurrection and still be able to inherit celestial glory - or will...
Will we still struggle with mental health after death?
Question Gramps, Will those who struggle with mental illness still struggle after they die? Ginger Answer Ginger, This is a great question, and from our scripture we have nothing to really answer this question (specific to mental illness);...
How do you explain eternal families to a non-member?
Question Gramps, I have a non-member friend who is interested in hearing about eternal families. How would you explain this doctrine to a friend? Paige Answer Paige, We don't have a lot of knowledge, revealed word of God, that specifically...
Does this mean I’m not sealed to my family?
Question Gramps, When I was very young, my entire family went to the LDS Laie Hawaiian Temple to be sealed. I remember the event quite vividly. A few years back, I went to my bishop to obtain my membership number, and there is absolutely NO record of me being...
Can you magnify the Priesthood?
Question Gramps, Today in the Priesthood meeting I used the phrase to magnify the Priesthood. A good friend told me that I shouldn't use that phrase because what we magnify is our calling. I have read a few discourses where the phrase to magnify the...
What was the correlation between healing and forgiveness in Jesus’ time?
Question Gramps, What was the correlation between healing and forgiveness in Jesus's time and what is the connection in our time between a person being healed and that person being forgiven of sins? David Answer David, Thank you for taking a...
