How do I move on if the person I have hurt is unwilling to forgive me?
Question Gramps, I wronged a family member and hurt him/her deeply. I have talked to this person who says he/she is not ready to talk about it or forgive. I apologized many times and offered whatever assistance I could give to help this person heal. We associate with...
Can you clarify fasting and annointing found in the scriptures?
Question Gramps, Hello I do appreciate what you have accomplished with this site. I read your column everyday. I was looking at Christ's sermons in Matthew and in 3rd Nephi. My question is...where it says but thou when thou fastest anoint thy head and wash thy face....
What is God’s glory?
Question Gramps, What is God's "glory?" I don't mean metaphorically or allegorically. I've heard from many sources and over the years I've spent in seminary, church and a couple institute classes, I've come to think of God's "glory" being an energy that...
Privacy of one’s home
Is there a church policy that suggests or allows a Bishop or Stake President to require a member not to discuss faith/repentance/baptism with other members and non members in the privacy of their own home, even if that is all that is discussed? And if so why? P. Smith...
Energy Healing
First of all, thank you for all the time and research you spend answering questions. I love to read your website daily. My question is regarding energy healing. A friend in my Stake has been trying to get me involved, and though I've seen websites where LDS members...
LDS Scriptures true or not?
I was raised Protestant and have a Masters in Theology. That being said, it is hard for me to believe Joseph Smith's testimony. Can you suggest any books from a theologian's perspective or converts perspective? Thank you. Tommy _____________ Tommy, It's not...
Serving Missions
Gramps We were listening to NPR about Mormon Missions. A call came in from a caller from Utah that stated that missions are necessary for our young men to eventually go to the Celestial Kingdom.Is this true? Is this a requirement? Richard _____________ Richard,...
God Must Change?
Gramps, This is my second time asking a question, the first was about blessing babies and whom we should address in the blessing prayer. You advised me to address Heavenly Father throug the entire blessing was the appropriate way. I have since blessed my 2 boys this...
Did Bruce R. McConkie really make this statement regarding prayer?
Question Gramps, So pops I have a question about a reference I heard while on my mission. One of my companions said that Bruce R. McConkie once said concerning group prayer, "If it is over 30 seconds the spirit has already left". My question is, to what extent...
What steps must one take to have their membership restored?
Question Gramps, When a member has their named removed from church records (not excommunication), what steps do they need to take to be baptized and have temple blessings restored? Jonnie Answer Hi Jonnie, When a member has requested his/her name...
When we die will our spirits all look alike?
Question Gramps, Growing up, I was always amazed by a picture I saw in the Richland, WA Stakehouse. It showed Peter, James and John with their hands on the head of Joseph Smith. We all know the story but all of these persons looked identical. Does that mean as...
Can a family still be together even if one committed suicide?
Question Gramps, I remember attending the funeral of a young father who had taken his own life. At the time, my return missionary told me that God is a just god, and doesn't compensate for certain sins. It made me sad to think of this young man's family never being...
Is 666 the number or mark of the beast?
Question Gramps, Why is 666 the number of the beast? Is it symbolic? Is the mark simply the fact that these people worship Satan and, therefore, not an actual visible body marking, such as a tattoo or colored skin? Cam Answer Cam, I have...
Mission of LDS Church
Is there somewhere in the scriptures any reference related to the three dimensions of the Church (Preach the gospel, Perfect the Saints and Temple work) as a whole? Luis ____________ Luis, The purpose of the Church has been defined by revelation from its earliest...
Was the Melchizedek priesthood taken away when the Law of Moses was established?
Question Dear Gramps, I ran into your website just an hour ago and I’m so glad that I did. I can’t even keep track of how many questions and answers I’ve read already. But anyway, I have a question about the priesthood. When the law of Moses was established was...
My Father is watching porn
Hey there, I recently caught my father watching gay porn. He doesn't know I saw. This isn't the first time I've caught him. The first time I was like 10, and I'm 19 now. I don't think my mom knows but I just don't know what to do. Please help. Ashley ____________...
Christ and the Law
Dear Gramps, Why would the premortal Jehovah tell the Israelites that stoning was the mandatory penalty for adultery, and then not agree to its implementation when the woman taken in adultery was brought before him in mortality? Why wasn't His leniency part of the...
Alma the Elder
Was Alma the Elder married to one of the daughters of the Lamanites who were carried away into the wilderness by Noah? Karen __________ Hello Karen, We have no way of knowing for certain who Alma's wife was. However, we know that Alma the Elder left the priests of...
Sealings
I'm getting sealed to my husband and I was wondering if his son could get sealed to us without me adopting him. His mother will never be sealed in the temple. Savannah ________________ Hello Savannah, Under current policy, the Church will not seal a person to any...
Help through the Savior
Dear Gramps, Six years ago I lost my family through divorce (through no fault of my own (my mother-in-law caused it). We had not been sealed in the temple yet. We have had no contact in all this time. I love and miss them so much that I cannot stand to live my life. I...
Vasectomy/Sterilization
As I understand it contraception is acceptable in marriage and decisions about having children and how many children are between the couple and the Lord. I have several children, however due to medical reasons, a further pregnancy could be fatal to me. I know the...
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