Did a person’s spirit exist in heaven before the earthly body was born?
Question Gramps, What and where is the scriptural basis for your contention that a person's spirit existed in Heaven before that person's earthly body was born? Does that spirit inhabit a baby's body before birth or, as you see it, or does it occur when the...
Is it unusual to attend the temple by myself?
Question Gramps, As a recent convert and YSA aged man, I want to go to the temple more. The thing is I kind of want to go by myself. Is it unusual to try and go by yourself without a family or group? Lee Answer Hi Lee, Thank you for your question....
Is the idea of “Multiple Mortal Probations” doctrine?
Question Dear Gramps, My husband believes that the idea of Multiple Mortal Probations, wherein all human life lives multiple mortal lives until we have achieved perfection, is true doctrine that we simply aren't taught in church because it's too much for most...
What would help me to believe that Jesus Christ is our Redeemer?
Question Dear Gramps, I am finding it hard to believe that Christ is our Redeemer. I am an inactive LDS member and only believe in the Old Testament. Why do we have to pray to God in the name of Jesus Christ? If I were of another religion would he not hear my...
How will I know if serving a mission is right for me?
Question Dear Gramps, The Church teaches that every able-bodied worthy young man should serve a mission. I am able bodied and I strive to be worthy through repentance. I'm not nervous about leaving home or having a strong testimony or even talking to strangers....
What do Latter-day Saints think of Catholics?
Question Dear Gramps, What is the current Catholic position on the LDS Church and what is the current LDS position on the Catholic believer? Does a Catholic believe an LDS member will go to heaven somehow and does an LDS believer think a Catholic can follow the...
Why is there only 4 gospels in the New Testament?
Question Gramps, Why do we only have the 4 gospels in the New Testament bible. The other 7 saint apostles should have been written also Drew Answer Dear Drew, I would give you a detailed history of the Bible and how we came to obtain it, but I...
What is the “land ethic” of Latter-day Saints and what is their belief regarding the human role in using the earth?
Question Gramps, What is the “land ethic” of Mormons and what do Mormons believe regarding the human role in using the earth? What is the source of this belief? Loretta Answer Dear Loretta, I know of no “land ethic” that is published by The Church...
Where is heaven?
Question Gramps, My 8 year old granddaughter asked me "Where is Heaven". I tried to explain to her but I don't think I got the message across very well. What would you say? Please. Diane Answer Diane, When teaching our children, it is sometimes...
What advice do you have for women who are struggling to feel understood when so many leaders in the Church are men?
Question Hey Gramps, I have a friend who has had bad experiences with men and priesthood leaders in the past, which has made it hard for her to open up to bishops, and men in general. She has been doing better recently, but even the fact that Jesus and Heavenly...
