What does it mean that God is a jealous god?
Question Gramps, What does it mean that God is a jealous god in Mosiah 11? Brian Answer Brian, As used in the scriptures, the word jealous has two meanings: (1) to be fervent and to have sensitive and deep feelings about someone or something, and...
What were Lucifer’s responsibilities as the “Light Bearer?”
Question Gramps, Lucifer is often heard being described as Heavenly Father's "Left Hand" in a way; which leads to the possible assumption that Lucifer's name quite reasonably once held an equal level of reverence to that of Jesus' name before his rebellion...
Does God lie?
Question Gramps, The strongest spiritual impression I ever had was that my boyfriend "would wait for me" during my mission. I heard a voice and felt so peaceful. Fast forward 18 months and he's married. Was my "revelation" simply wishful thinking? What does it...
How can I give a friend a Book of Mormon without offending him?
Question Dear Gramps, The owner of the gym where I work out has become a friend with my husband and me. He shared with me a dream he had about what “hell” was like. He said it was not fire and brimstone but total darkness. He felt that “hell” was the absence of...
I feel like I didn’t tell my Bishop everything. Should I speak to him again?
Question Dear Gramps, I am currently waiting on a mission call but lately I feel the need to talk to my bishop about something that happened about 6 months back that I thought I had cleared up with my bishop. I think I might have said the wrong thing or worded...
Is it against the Word of Wisdom to work in a bar?
Question Hi Gramps, Would working as a bartender be against the word of wisdom. I was discussing it with a friend and you wouldn't have to drink the concoctions but you would be enabling other to do so. Boomer Answer Dear Boomer, I’m going to save...
Does how I dress and act reflect on me as being part of a covenant people?
Question Gramps, What does being the Lord’s covenant people have to do with how I dress or act? Lee Answer Dear Lee, When the Lord enters into a covenant with an entire group of people, He includes a set of commandments to set them apart and mark...
What is the Church’s stance on video games?
Question Gramps, What is the Church's stance on playing video games? Jayman Answer Dear Jayman, Thank you for your question. Before I answer it, let me refer you to a previously answered question regarding this subject: Do I need to avoid all...
Does the Lord approve of high risk activities?
Question Dear Gramps, Does the Lord approve when we participate in activities that put our lives at risk, such as skydiving, bungee jumping or other extreme sports? Your thoughts on the matter would be very helpful. Thanks, Robert Answer Dear...
What is the difference between superstition and religion?
Question Dear Gramps, I need help working out this one simple question. What's the difference between superstition and religion. An acquaintance of mine left the church and sees its doctrine as "superstitious horse manure" I know there's a difference between a...
