How can our faith be true if people from other faiths also get spiritual confirmation regarding their religion?
Question Hi Gramps, In our faith, we are often told that we can know our church is true by sincerely asking God in faith. Many members I know ground their faith largely in answers to such prayers. I have felt strong spiritual feelings at times as well in...
Is my deceased inactive brother in a state of torture for not having lived the principles of the gospel?
Question Dear Gramps, My brother was tragically killed one year ago. Although, he was born under the covenant and baptized at the age of 8, he was not taught the gospel standards as a child and lived in a home that did not have high regard for the Church. I...
How do you know when you have done “all that you can do”?
Question Dear Gramps, How do you know when you have done "all that you can do"? I confess to be a perfectionist and worry-wart. I have high expectations of myself and others. I want to do all that I can do. But I also don't want to ignore the gift of the...
What is the cup that Jesus speaks of in John 18:11?
Question Gramps, If the atonement is mainly carried out in the garden please explain what cup Jesus says he must drink in john 18:11. Frank Answer Frank, In John 18:11 Jesus reprimands Peter, who had just used his sword to cut off the ear of...
Were civil marriages ever performed in temples?
Question Gramps, Were civil marriages ever performed in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint temples? If so, what was the time frame? Thanks. Sarah Answer Sarah, There is a bit of confusion here because we commonly combine two things...
How big are the consequences if excommunicated?
Question Dear Gramps I'm so thankful that I have you. You're such a help in my life. I don't know if I will get a response but I was just wanting to know. How big are the consequences if you are excommunicated from the church? Thanks. Shanz Answer...
Is decaffeinated coffee against the Word of Wisdom?
Question Gramps, When I was a young quorum leader, in the 70’s, the Presiding Bishop of the Mormon Church came to our stake and told us, though it visibly upset a local bishop or two, that drinking decaffeinated coffee is not against the Church and they were...
How can I help my husband who has become disillusioned with the Church due to past Church history he has learned?
Question Gramps, My husband is a high priest. He has been reading the Joseph Smith Papers and has watched many YouTube videos on many LDS subjects. He has expressed many things he has learned. One in particular he feels the Church didn’t disclose information...
Are sins forgiven even if I continue making the same mistakes?
Question Gramps, When you truly repent for the sins you've committed and do them again are they still considered forgiven as long as you are seriously making an effort to change for the better? Like an addiction. Your mind knows it's not what you really want,...
Are we all revelators since we can receive personal revelation?
Question Gramps, I was wondering, we often label prophets and apostles as prophets, seers, and revelators. I was wondering, since we all can receive personal revelation, are we all revelators? Chanse Answer Dear Chanse, You are correct that we can...
