Titles in the church
As a former Bishop I am often addressed as Bishop.... The fact that people still remember me in my calling is nice but sometimes confusing to most members of our ward who never knew me as their Bishop. Has the church ever issued any guidelines on the use of priesthood...
Spreading the gospel around the world
We know that the gospel must be spread throughout the world in the last days. We also know that the enemies of Israel will be aligned against them just prior to the second coming of Jesus Christ. With the recent events in Egypt, Tunisia, Iran, etc., does this mean...
If my husband goes inactive, what happens to our children?
Question Gramps, My husband is having issues with the church and is not sure what he believes anymore. We were sealed in the temple with our 1 year old daughter about 6 months ago. My question is, if he stops going to church, will any future children still be...
Should money received as child support be tithed?
Question Gramps, When calculating income for tithing, should one include money received as child support? Anon Answer Dear Anon, Tithing is 1/10th of your increase or income. However, these funds are meant to be used in the support of your...
Eternal Marriage and Exaltation
There is a high probability that my husband will fall away from the church before we are able to be sealed this summer. He very simply has no desire to seek a testimony. I have heard that if we are never sealed, I might have the opportunity to be joined to a worthy...
Is Heavenly Father upset with me for filing bankruptcy?
Question Dear Gramps, I hope you can answer my question. I had to declare bankruptcy cause I had no other choice. My bishop even suggested it to my husband and I. I fought it for as long as I could. We were planning to pay off our debt with the proceeds of the...
Seventies
Many years ago, missionaries were given the priesthood office of "seventy". Ward and Stake Missionaries were also called as "seventy". Do we know any more of the seventy called by Christ in Luke 10:1 and did they hold the Melchizedek priesthood. Alex Dear Alex, The...
1/3 Part of the Hosts of Heaven
In our pre-mortal existence, one third part of the the hosts of Heaven were cast down with the adversary. Where are those "1/3rd hosts of Heaven? Richard Dear Richard, Satan and the 1/3 part of the Hosts of Heaven that were thrust down, are here on this earth with us....
Forgiveness of a child rapist/molester
My sister and I were all three molested as young girls by our father. He raped one of my sisters. We also suffered severe physical abuse. He was excommunicated. When as adults we confronted him with this he denied it. He has since apologized blaming his actions on his...
The Gospels
My question has to do with why are we not trying to bring in the other Gospels? What I mean is; I have been question throughout my life on how the LDS could add the Book of Mormon as a Gospel when the Bible states that we cannot add to the Bible. I have always said...
Joseph Smith seeing God the Father
Gramps, I was wondering how did Joseph Smith see God without dying? I thought in the bible it says no man can see God without dying. So how did he see Him? Was it through the Holy Ghost? If he didnt have the Holy Ghost how did he see him? tyler Tyler, Many prophets in...
Loud Laughter
What is meant by loud laughter and light mindedness? Also what exactly does it mean to hearken unto your husband? Thanks!!! Love your website!!!! Melisa Hello, Let's look at the definitions of each first. Lightmindedness if defined as being frivolous, inanely silly,...
Forgiveness
I am having periods of difficulty forgetting and I assume forgiving my husband for cheating. I include forgiving because I can't seem to forget. On top of cheating there have been several situations that not only were demeaning and hurtful, but frankly destroyed what...
God’s Love
Lately I have been feeling more and more depressed. I feel as if God does not love me anymore. I try my best to be a good person but I have done some bad things. If I were Heavenly Father, I would not love me either. I feel like even though I have repented that I...
Where did Christ go after his death?
Can you please enlighten me as I am confused with the visitation of Christ to the Americas after 3 days and yet he also revealed himself in Jerusalem after 3 days. Was he in 2 places at once? Ace Dear Ace, Your question is a good one, given that we tend to think that...
Will It Be a Commandment To Practice Polygamy During The Millennium?
Question Gramps, I've heard here and there that in the millennium, polygamy will be a commandment, just like marriage is a commandment today. I've also heard that to be exalted to the highest degree in the Celestial Kingdom you have to be in a plural marriage....
What are your thoughts on the updated NIV version of the Bible?
Question Gramps, Have you checked-out the new "updated" NIV? What's your thoughts on it? Ken Answer Hi there Ken, Well, to be honest, I don't pay much attention to what's new in the Biblical translation world. When I dive into biblical scripture,...
Lost pages
What happened to the lost pages? I think it was Oliver Cowdery who lost them during the translation? Louie Dear Louie, The 116 pages of the Book of Mormon were lost. Martin Harris was pressured by his wife to show her the work that he and the Prophet Joseph had...
Putting burdens on Jesus
Hi Gramps, Thanks for all that you do. I had a question... I am confused on what I should do when apostles, prophets, and other church leaders say, "Lay your burdens and/or habits on Jesus Christ and he will help carry your burdens and/or take away your habits."...
What does a double edged sword mean?
What does a double edged sword mean? usaboy Dear usaboy, A single-edged sword has one sharp edge and one dull edge. It can only slash and slice, not stab. The blade of a double-edged sword has two sharp edges and is ideal for both slashing and stabbing. Ehud son of...
Did the Apostle Paul support the practice of celibacy?
Gramps, Was the apostle Paul supporting the practice of being celebate as he has stated in his letter to the Corinthians that he would that we remain even as he was? L. from India Dear L. In 1 Cor. 6, Paul is admonishing the Saints to avoid unchastity. (v 18, Flee...
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