What do you make of the “trumpeting from the sky” phenomenon?
Question Gramps, What do you make of the "trumpeting from the sky" phenomenon? I find it really interesting and wonder what it could really be. Is it a stretch to believe it comes from the Lord, as perhaps warnings? Shawn Answer Shawn, There’s...
What does “office of their ministry” mean referring to angels?
Question Gramps, In Moroni 7:31, Moroni's father, Mormon, used a description, "...the office of their ministry..." regarding angels. I have pondered and searched for the meaning or simply why Mormon used these specific words and have found very little. Is being...
Why do we have deacons less than 30 years old instead of as it was in Christ’s time?
Question Gramps, Why do we have deacons less than thirty years old, as it used to be in the formation of the Church at Christ's time? Alphonse Answer Alphonse, The clearest scriptural foundation for the Aaronic Priesthood—and what those who hold...
What is a solemn assembly?
Question Gramps, I heard it announced that there will be a solemn assembly during General Conference in April. What exactly is a solemn assembly? Shelli Answer Shelli, General Conference is the heart of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
What is the origin of the Priesthood?
Question Dear Gramps, Could you please provide some context on the exact or supposed origin of the Priesthood? Gabriel Answer Gabriel, In the faith and culture of the Church, the priesthood is not just a title or a clerical function. It is...
Is sexual intimacy between a married couple only for the intent to conceive?
Question Gramps, I know sexual intimacy is between a married man and woman. However, with that, I don't know how much gray area there is when it comes to that kind of intimacy. Is the Church's stance on this purely for the intention to conceive? Isaac ...
When is divorce better than staying married?
Question Gramps, I've been married to a non-member for 11 years. For the last month, I've been counseling with my Bishop about divorce. My husband is addicted to video games and plays 40-50 hours per week. We have 3 kids (he didn't really want any but agreed to...
What is the spirit world like?
Question Gramps, What is the spirit world like? Randy Answer Randy, The question of what happens after death has fascinated humanity for millennia. For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the doctrine surrounding the spirit...
What does the Bible mean when it says not to marry a divorced woman?
Question Gramps, My dear non-member friend ( we are nice people, but LDS are wrong) is concerned about the Bible saying not to marry divorced women. As a young woman, she married, had a baby, and then divorced an abusive husband. Five years later, she married...
What damages are done on society by not watching over our neighbors?
Question Gramps, What damage does not watching over our neighbors have on society? David Answer David, From our earliest years, many of us are taught the golden rule—to “do unto others as you would have them do unto you”—and reminded of Christ’s...
