Why did God covenant with groups and should I really care about it?
Question Gramps, As I read 1-2nd Nephi I always wonder why God deals with people as large groups and makes promises to them that are fulfilled over centuries and even millennia. To me these promises are not motivational because they are too remote. Yet, they...
Do wards now have security people who sit on the stand keeping watch?
Question Gramps, I have attended several ward sacrament meetings over that last few years and I have heard rumors about church safety and the act of conceal carrying in sacrament meetings. I too have noticed a new habit of older gentlemen (some known to be the...
Where do the evil people of the world go when they die?
Question Gramps, When we think of terrible people on earth like Hitler, it makes one wonder just where will they end up? Doesn't it seem the Telestial World is too good for them? Richard Answer Dear Richard, There are so many wonderful scriptures...
What is the yellow dog prophecy and where can I learn more about it?
Question Gramps, I am looking for the story regarding yellow dog which is related to conditions before the second coming. Victor Answer Victor, The story of the yellow dog is really nothing more than one of those Mormon myths. The best that I can...
Why don’t the missionaries hand out bibles along with the Book of Mormon?
Question Gramps, I can not count the number of times I have heard the comment "Mormon's have their own bible" or "Mormons do not believe the bible"or some variation of that. Why then do we not include a KJV when handing out the Book of Mormon? It seems to me it...
Can we die before our appointed time?
Question Gramps, We understand that our days of living are known to the Lord and that our time of death are also already known by Him. Can we die before our appointed time? Kathleen Answer Kathleen, Let me preface my answer with this. I'm...
How do I open my heart more to Heavenly Father and trust Him?
Question Dear Gramps, As I am writing this many of the members of the church I grew up with are calling my coming home or back an Alma the Younger Conversion. Through many trials and tribulations I have closed my heart off to Heavenly father and the rest of...
Should we be grateful for Satan’s rebellion?
Question Gramps, I have been in deep thought over this. My conclusion is that, if Satan (or any of his children) had not rebelled we would still be Spirits in heaven. God needed one of his children to rebel in order to test his children. So God, when he created...
Will God make me taller if I’m obedient to the covenants I made?
Question Gramps, If i prayed to become taller, and I was keeping my covenants and doing my part of being obedient to his commandments, If i tried hard enough by training and exercising would God make me taller if I did my part? Tony Answer Tony,...
What is the process for rebaptism after excommunication?
Question Gramps, What are all of the rebaptism questions that are asked before someone (who was excommunicated for adultery) can be rebaptized? Does the rebaptism have to be approved by the First Presidency? Does that person have to be interviewed by a General...
