Is mortality really essential to God’s plan if those who die before age of accountability go straight to heaven?
Question Gramps, Those who die before the age of accountability make up a significant percentage of God's children. They go straight to Heaven without the struggle, challenge or refinement of mortality. To me this seems to imply one the following. A. Mortality...
What is the abomination of desolation?
Question Gramps, I want to know what is meant when they talk about the great abomination of desolation. What does it mean? Diane Answer Diane, This is information directly from the Church Website which can also be found in our LDS Bible...
Is it better to marry outside of the temple than to wait for a temple marriage that may never happen?
Question Hi Gramps, LDS women are counseled not to marry outside the covenant, but wouldn't it be better to marry a good man outside the covenant and raise good kids in the Gospel than to wait around for a temple marriage that may never be presented to her,...
Temple recommend? Serve another mission? Garments in other colors?
Question Gramps, For many years now I've been denied attending the temple which has caused a lot of anger towards the church. It's been a childhood goal to go thru with my kids and husband. I've missed the opportunity taking 3 kids now. 3 are still eft in the...
Can my less active sons assist with giving me a Priesthood blessing?
Question Gramps, Is it appropriate for me to ask my two less active Melchizedek Priesthood holding sons to stand in the circle while my active son-in-law and another active elder anoint and bless me prior to eye surgery? Lory Answer Lory, You can...
Will something in my past affect my mission worthiness?
Question Gramps, I am preparing to serve a mission and have concerns about the interview questions. As a child I was molested by someone really close in age. Because I didn’t know any better i did the same to others. However, this behavior was mentally damaging...
Will my best effort be good enough?
Question Gramps, I suffer from debilitating anxiety and depression. I especially suffer social anxiety, which causes me to have panic attacks in social situations, especially at church. I try to go to Sacrament Meeting when I can, but have to leave because of...
What is required to go to heaven?
Question Gramps, Hi. I’m 12 years old. I just want to know what I can do to go to heaven? Or what is required to go? Thank you! Caydence Answer Hello Caydence! I have a friend, who had the same questions when she was about your age...she's now a...
Can the 3 Nephites and John the Beloved come and go across the veil?
Question Gramps, Being translated beings means the 3 Nephites are here on earth today as well as John the beloved. Can they come and go across the veil? Natalie Answer Hello Natalie, When I read your question, I discussed this answer...
Why doesn’t God help kids who are being abused?
Question Gramps, My son is an alcoholic. He drinks so much that he blacks out and mentally and spiritually abuses his children. This has been going on for 15 years. My grandkids stopped praying because they said God has not helped them. They have prayed for...
