Why does the Church allow some to spread their message in firesides?
Question Gramps, There are several books written by members who claim they have seen the future and are commanded by God and angels to warn the public about what they have seen. They are even giving firesides in church buildings on the topic. Many members...
Should we be seeking for positions of leadership?
Question Gramps, I know that, according to Elder Uchtdorf, we should not seek to hide or to lead in the church. Instead, we should joyfully "lift where we stand." Should we follow the same principle in the business world? For instance, I work at a call center...
If an oath is a verbal declaration why didn’t I have to say anything when ordained to the Melchizedek Priesthood?
Question Dear Gramps, Section 84 of the Doctrine & Covenants details the Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood. It is my understanding that an oath is a solemn verbal declaration. Yet I remember making no such verbal declaration when I was ordained to the...
Joseph Smith quote? Opportunity to raise children that have died young?
Question Gramps, I'm trying to find this quote "if I was to tell you who I was in the preexistence you would call it blasphemous and wish to take away my life" 40 years ago as a missionary we discussed this quotation by Joseph Smith. Can you help? Jon ...
Will men who never have the opportunity for marriage receive the blessings after death?
Question Dear Gramps, I am a young man who is single. I have been trying to find an eternal companion, but I have yet to be successful. I hear a lot about how if a young woman doesn't get married because she doesn't have the chance she will have that...
What do I do if I become aware of fraudulent receipts that are being paid for out of the welfare fund?
Question Gramps, I am our ward financial clerk and just became aware that rent receipts submitted may be fraudulent. What should I do? Valrick Answer Hello Valrick, Thank you for your question. It is unfortunate that you have been placed in this...
Is this a coincidence or an answer to a prayer?
Question Gramps, First, I love the Q&As that we see from you on Facebook. I didn’t think until to ask your thoughts on this. When I was in middle and high school I was bullied, mostly by one guy in particular. After I graduated high school (this was in...
Why did God covenant with groups and should I really care about it?
Question Gramps, As I read 1-2nd Nephi I always wonder why God deals with people as large groups and makes promises to them that are fulfilled over centuries and even millennia. To me these promises are not motivational because they are too remote. Yet, they...
Do wards now have security people who sit on the stand keeping watch?
Question Gramps, I have attended several ward sacrament meetings over that last few years and I have heard rumors about church safety and the act of conceal carrying in sacrament meetings. I too have noticed a new habit of older gentlemen (some known to be the...
Where do the evil people of the world go when they die?
Question Gramps, When we think of terrible people on earth like Hitler, it makes one wonder just where will they end up? Doesn't it seem the Telestial World is too good for them? Richard Answer Dear Richard, There are so many wonderful scriptures...
