How do I live the commandments without exception?
Question Gramps, How do I live the commandments without exception? Neil Answer Neil, Imagine walking through a grand buffet—your eyes are drawn to the dishes you like, skipping past those you’d rather avoid. It’s a relatable approach to food, but...
Have all of the Priesthood keys been given to man on earth?
Question Gramps, As you know, the prophets have taught us multiple times, one talk in particular by Elder Oaks in the April 2014 conference, that some priesthood keys have yet to be given to man. Yet, in the temple recommend interview, we are asked if the...
Is it okay to be involved with energy healing?
Question Gramps, I saw a thread on a social media page about energy healing or therapy. I just wondered if there is a legitimate church policy or stance on its use or involvement? Dave Answer Dave, Energy healing encompasses a wide range of...
Why should I be my brother’s keeper?
Question Gramps, Why should we care how others live their lives? Nathan Answer When Jesus was asked to identify the greatest law, He responded candidly: “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy...
Why did Nephi create two different sets of plates?
Question Gramps, We know that Nephi created two different sets of plates. The large and small plates. Why did he do this? Couldn't it have just been on one set of plates? Jim Answer Jim, After the perilous journey from Jerusalem and arrival in the...
Are prayers by Latter-day Saints more powerful?
Question Gramps, Are prayers by Latter-day Saints more powerful than prayers by members of other religions? Doug Answer Doug, Prayers offered by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints follow a pattern that is both structured...
In Exodus 19:5, why did God pick out one particular people to be especially favored?
Question Gramps, In Exodus 19:5, why did God pick out one particular people to be especially favored above all other people? Brad Answer Brad, If you’ve ever asked these questions, you’re not alone. Generations have struggled to understand the...
When did Christ partake of the bitter cup and what was it?
Question Gramps, I know in my heart that Jesus suffered and died for me. That in the Garden He was pressed in agony for our pains, sins, diseases, sorrows, etc. When did Jesus pay for our sins? In the Garden and again on the cross? How was His suffering...
Where did the manuscript for the Bible come from?
Question Gramps, I have started to reread the Book of Mormon again this year, and early on, the Nephites are able to obtain the plate of brass, which "they were the record of the Jews, a record of many of the prophesies from the beginning down to and including...
Is there ever a justification for lying?
Question Gramps, In the Book of Mormon, it is recounted that a previous Lamanite was recruited by the Nephites to trick the Lamanite guards into drinking strong wine, thereby helping rescue Nephite prisoners. He, of course, lied that he was an escaped...
