Can both partners receive personal revelation regarding children?
Question Gramps, The priesthood-holding husband says he was inspired to not have children yet. The wife said she reluctantly and with disappointment deferred to her husband's inspiration because he is the priesthood holder. Does not the wife also have access...
Am I Less Worthy Not Being From the Tribe of Ephraim?
Question Gramps, Am I less worthy to receive (and would not be able to receive at all) the great blessings of the tribe of Ephraim if I am pf other tribes? Jasmine Answer Hi Jasmine, First, the answer is "No, you are not less worthy" because...
Will the United States be on the side of Israel in the last war?
Question Hi gramps!! I have a question regarding Armageddon and something my mom told me vs what my seminary teacher said. is it true that even the U.S. will be against Israel in the last war? I always understood that we would be the only nation that would...
How long should a Father’s blessing be?
Question Gramps, I’m a convert of 6 years and married into a member family with 5 kids. When I perform back to school blessings they are specific and long and pour out many blessings upon my children. My wife has mentioned to me several times that my blessings...
Why aren’t prophets giving us specific signs to watch for?
Question I was just wondering why there isn’t a modern prophet like Samuel the Lamanite that gives us specific signs to watch for and timelines? Thanks. Burt Answer Burt, This seems to be a question that quite a few people have in the Church,...
Was the restriction of unclean foods in the Bible a commandment?
Question Gramps, In Leviticus 11 God speaks to Aaron and Moses about unclean and clean food that the Israelites may eat. Was this a commandment? Is it still to this day after the death of Jesus? Blaine Answer Dear Blaine, The Law of Moses,...
How can my husband learn more about the Priesthood?
Question Gramps, Hi, I’m wondering if you could recommend a basic book on the priesthood. My husband and I have been convert members for many years. My husband has been on the fence for the past few years (after coming home from serving in Afghanistan for a...
How can I help my new convert wife strengthen her testimony?
Question Gramps, I got married earlier this month to a recent convert of about 5 years from Catholicism. I have found she has been reading anti Mormon stuff that has challenged her testimony of the church. She has a small testimony but I feel that I need to...
Why have a special temple tour just for LGBTQ+ leaders?
Question Gramps, Our temple is going to have a open house before the dedication. The local group directing this is planning a special guest tour just for LGBTQ leaders and LGBTQ opinion leaders. I am struggling with this. Why not have a special tour for...
Are church members today Masons?
Question Gramps, Are members today free masons? Gloria Answer Gloria, Yes, there are. Many of them, in fact. For many years Latter-day Saints were blackballed (literally) from membership in Utah lodges. But that was not so elsewhere. Today...
