Annointings
Is it true there are 7 types of anointings? Cindy ____________ Cindy, anointing with oil is an ancient practice that separates the anointed as holy and set apart for a special purpose. In the scriptures you'll find that Aaron was anointed to be high priest, David was...
A Dream about Mormons and Angels
Dear gramps, I'm not a Christian but I believe in Christianity very strongly. Two months back I saw a dream early in the morning where I found myself in my school where I was sitting with my old friends in a bus. They all were discussing about scary ghost stories. I...
Different abilities
Dear Gramps, I'm sixty and over the years have had a difficult time getting on with people. I have been coping with several challenges - not disabilities. Among them: depression, PTSD, ADD, OCD, dyslexia and processing issues. Currently I have a difficult time going...
King Mosiah
Who was King Mosiah's (the 1st) father? Floyd _____________ Floyd, The short answer is that the Book of Mormon does not say. If you remember from your reading the Large Plates were given to the person who would succeed Nephi (son of Lehi) as king (Jacob 1: 1-3). The...
What is Appropriate When Bearing Your Testimony?
Question Gramps, What is appropriate content when a person bears his testimony on the first Sunday and at the same time what is inappropriate? David Answer You will not find a checklist of things you have to say, nor will you find a checklist of thing you are...
Chronic depression and illness
I am a member of the church. I have had depression and chronic fatigue since I was 11 years old. I'm now 55. Medication does not seem to help. Could you please help me understand a couple of things? 1) What can I learn from these illness's? 2) Why would I choose this...
The Earth’s Creation
D&C 77:12 says the earth was sanctified on the seventh day of creation just as it will be sanctified for the millennium. Does this mean that the earth was changed from Telestial (when prehistoric life could live and die - see Abr. Chp. 4) to Terrestrial before...
Patriarchal blessings lineage
Gramps I have a grandson and it stated in his blessing he was of the Tribe of Juda. None from our family has ever been from that tribe? I was told by a Patriarch that the lineage not a blood line issue but the area of governmental responsibility during the millennium?...
How do I explain to my family?
So I am a convert. I am serving a mission and would like to know how to explain why my family won't be able to attend the temple with me when i get married? It tears my heart to break the news to my family. My mom will be devastated not being able to see her son get...
Revelation 22:18-19
What does Revelation 22:18-19 mean? It says the same thing in Deuteronomy 4:2. Ryan ___________ Dear Ryan, Revelation 22:18-19 means pretty much exactly what it says. However many have tried to twist it into something that it does not say. Lets take a look at...
Why was the earth created?
Was it because we needed a testing ground away from the purity of our heavenly home so that we would have the opportunity to experience the consequences of making wrong choices? David ______________ David, In a nutshell, your own answer is right. The process by which...
My best friends gay wedding
My best friend of 14 years is a lesbian. She has been this way as long as I have known her. I joined the church 2 years ago, married my bestfriend of 5 years, who is a VERY strong LDS man as he was raised in the church. My best friend is getting married to her...
Bi-Racial Marriages
Why does the First Presidency frown upon bi-racial marriages? Isn't everyone is equal and children of God? Does it have to do with the Book of Mormon and the idea of the color of the lamanite's skin changing? Why doesn't that happen today? Alice _____________ Alice,...
Christ showing himself to men
It says in the book of Ether that the brother of Jared was the first man that Christ showed himself to because of his great faith. Didn't Christ walk and talk with Enoch and the people of the city of Zion long before the brother of Jared was alive, so how could he be...
Should a member marry a non-member?
Question Gramps, She is Mormon and I have no religion, but believe in God. She told me she was not going to listen to her mind and what she was taught to believe; that she, instead, was going to listen to her heart. Recently she told me we should just be...
Stake Presidents
Is it appropriate for a stake president to sit on the stand next to the bishop when attending his own ward sacrament meeting? Mark _______________ Mark, Yes. This is under the principle of presidency... meaning 'to preside'. The ward is under his stewardship as the...
Too late for Patriarchal Blessing?
How can I, now at age 49, still receive my Patriarchal Blessing? I've always felt it was important for me to know. When I was in MIA it was going to be arranged for us, but never was. Even though for the last 20 years I was married to an atheist, I have always lived...
Pre-Mortal Assignments
As a (pre-existant) or pre-mortal spirit, could we have ever been assigned to this earth twice as a spirit prior to being assigned to the earth in mortality? Roger ___________ Roger, The pre-mortal life is a great mystery to us here on earth. There is some information...
Repentance as an eternal principle
A question came up in my Institute class "Is there need for repentance in the Celestial Kingdom?"...the answer must have something to do with repentance being an eternal principle and our on-going progression perhaps? Malcolm ______________ As far as I know, up...
Staying with my boyfriend
I moved in with my boyfriend 7 years ago when I wasn't living for God, but we planned on getting married within the year. However, I got very sick and now have sever heart/lung problems. My doctor and several persons at my support group said we should not get married...
What if Satan had never rebelled?
Question Gramps, I read your response to a question(forgot which one). Your response suggested that Satan "volunteered" to assist in the redemption of humans. Although not specifically noted, Satan(at the time of volunteer) would have been Lucifer, still in...
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