Can you tell me what is meant by “seven times seventy” in Doctrine & Covenants 107:96?
Question Dear Gramps, Can you tell me what is meant by “seven times seventy” in Doctrine & Covenants 107:96? Nina Answer Dear Nina, In order to explain that phrase we need to look on both sides of verse 96. Here are the scriptures from D&C...
How can I avoid family members who think they can siphon my Priesthood power with Kabbalah and magic?
Question Dear Gramps, Someone thinks that they can use "kabbalah and magic" to siphon the power of the priesthood out of me. It was strange, but when they went to the bathroom and came back the presence of the Holy Ghost suddenly left. What do I do in these...
Why can’t my unborn child be sealed to its father instead of my ex husband that I am still sealed to?
Question Gramps, I am still sealed to my ex. I have since remarried. We were told by our Stake President that we can't be sealed till we have been married for 5 years, which will be up in about 1 1/2 years. I am pregnant now and it's really upsetting that our...
Is there anything I can do about those who use social media to spread false info about the Church?
Question Dear Gramps, I often see on social media people spreading false rumors about the church or extrapolating true things about the church and it makes me feel uneasy. Is there anything I can do to help them? Trevor Answer Dear Trevor, All of...
Are Priesthood blessings to be used only as a last resort?
Question Gramps, My husband and his brother are extremely reluctant to give blessings to sick family. They see it as a last resort while my sister-in-law and I see it as a line of defense for times when you’ve done what you can at home but going to the doctor...
How can we be eternally happy like God if even He weeps?
Question Dear Gramps, We are taught that we can dwell with God, become like Him, and be eternally happy. I don't understand how He and we can be free from sorrow--and, thus, experience happiness eternally--if God Himself weeps because of the disobedience of...
Was Jesus 2 years old when visited by the wise men?
Question Gramps, The Magi visited Jesus when he was two years old. How did this come about? Geoffrey Answer Geoffrey, The primary source of information regarding the visit of the wise men is found in the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew 2:1-12...
How did Santa become a part of Christmas?
Question Dear Gramps, If Christmas is about the birth of Jesus, where did Santa come from? Chris Answer Dear Chris, Yes, Christmas is about the birth of Jesus. It wasn’t until 325 years after his birth that the Roman Emperor made all the people...
Why isn’t what is said in the Book of Mormon part of the Church rules?
Question Gramps, Can you explain what 3 Nephi 12:31-32 means and why it is not part of the Church rules? David Answer David, You have two questions. Let me address each of them in turn. What does this passage mean? What it means is that unless...
How can I friend and speak to someone who doesn’t speak the same language?
Question Gramps, There’s a kid in my grade who came from a Spanish speaking country to the U.S. He Is very lonely and barely speaks English. In fact, I’ve never heard him speak English only Spanish. I am currently learning Spanish but struggle to muster the...
