What does it mean to part the veil and can I do it?
Question Gramps, What does it mean to part the veil? And how can I part the veil? Is it more than prayer? Is it as simple (but complex) as striving to fulfill all your covenants? What happens when the veil is parted? Does it allude to having heavens help? Is it...
Is there any scriptural support for our temple ceremonies?
Question Hey Gramps, I've been studying more of the Old Testament and I was really looking for scriptural support for our temple ordinances but I can't really find it. There are ritual cleansings and anointing with oil but I can't find anything about our temple...
Why aren’t Bishops paid as instructed in the Doctrine and Covenants?
Question Gramps, Why aren’t Bishops and their counselors paid as instructed by the Lord in D&C 42:71-73? Kathryn Answer Kathryn, One question that occasionally comes up in discussions about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is...
Will Christ stand for me if I haven’t been faithful to my covenants?
Question Gramps, I have been a member for many years baptized as a child. But only active for the last several years. Will Christ stand for me if I have not been faithful to my covenants? Norman Answer Norman, As I understand your question, there...
Should my son take off his black nail polish while passing the Sacrament?
Question Gramps, My teenage son has started painting his fingernails and toes black. He’s not gay. Apparently it’s a fashion trend. I’m a 49 year old parent, so I don’t feel as though I’m THAT “old-fashioned” when it comes to knowing when I should pick my...
How do we explain to a person that America is now Zion?
Question Gramps, When are the Gentiles and the Jews going to be gathered? Is it soon or are they already being gathered? In Isaiah it says that Zion will be gathered in Jerusalem. If Jerusalem is Zion how is America chosen to be the new Zion? How do we...
How can water be divided by water as recorded in the Bible?
Question Gramps, Then God said, “Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters.” Thus God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the...
How can I love a very dysfunctional and toxic family?
Question Gramps, I come from a very dysfunctional and toxic family. I’m sincerely trying to love them and be forgiving but I honestly would rather keep them at a distance. Thinking about having to be together forever with them sounds terrible. Any advice?...
What is the difference between Communism and Law of Consecration?
Question Gramps, What is the difference between Communism and the Law of Consecration? Thank you. Ryan Answer Ryan, There are essentially two meanings of the word "Communism." All property being owned commonly (i.e. everyone owns everything). The...
What is the Church’s interpretation of Jesus’ counsel to the rich young man?
Question Gramps, What is the churches interpretation of the meaning of Jesus' council to the rich young man. Some take his counsel to sell all as a more literal lesson on charity. Others talk about it's more about where our hearts are. I can't seem to find...
