Are all deaths the “Lord’s timing?”
Question Gramps, Often when someone dies, it just feels like 'the Lord's timing'. I've heard it said in classes in the past that not all deaths are 'the Lord's timing'. Of course, murder isn't. What about a medical mistake, accidents, the misjudgment of a...
Why didn’t Joseph Smith translate the Book of Mormon right the first time?
Question Gramps, I have heard there have been around 3000 corrections made in the Book of Mormon. Some changing words others were simple grammatical error fixes. Why didn't Joseph Smith just do it right the first time? Josh Answer Hello Josh, This...
Since I am now an Elder, can I still call upon angels as I could as a Priest?
Question Gramps, Now that I have been ordained an Elder in the Melchizedek Priesthood, and am no longer a Priest in the Aaronic Priesthood.. can I still exercise the keys of the ministering of angels to call upon angels? Patrick Answer Patrick,...
Why do we, as a Church, acknowledge Sunday as the Sabbath instead of Saturday?
Question Gramps, In reading my scriptures and learning about religious history Jesus never gives any indication that the sabbath day will ever change but does state that the sabbath will be a holy worship day for as long as he exists (which is forever, ...
I have a pornography addiction. What should I do?
Question Hello, For a long time I’ve struggled with a pornography addiction. I first started using it when I was as young as 11. I used to view it a lot, but I hardly do anymore (I wish I didn’t look at it at all anymore). I turned 17 this year, and I know I...
How do I learn to forgive fully?
Question Gramps, When I was 4, I was repeatedly molested by my 17 year old cousin. I want to forgive him but don't know how. I have been able to forgive him some but I don't know how to forgive fully. Please help. Lori Answer Lori, I’m so sorry...
How will Christ appear when he returns?
Question Gramps, I have recently pondered the walk with Christ along the the road to Emmaus. These disciples didn't recognize him. And it made me wonder how will Christ appear to us when he returns. In the past I'd imagined him returning wearing a robe and...
How can I have a personal relationship with Christ if I’m praying to God?
Question Gramps, I hear quite often that we should develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. I find that very hard to do because I am praying to Our Father in Heaven and not Jesus Christ. Kevin Answer Kevin, Thank you for taking a moment...
Must one sign a confession to have temple benefits restored?
Question Gramps, Just saw your page...I appreciate the views expressed and thought of a question: If I were to ask my bishop to review the contents of my "official church record" - what type of answer could I expect? I am asking as during Christmas I spoke to a...
Does Brigham Young University receive funding from tithing?
Question Gramps, Does BYU funding come from my tithing donations? Dermot Answer Dermot, The quick answer to your question is yes. Which is why you will notice that the tuition amount for members is substantially less than it is for non-members. ...
