Does it make a difference if you die an Elder or a High Priest?
Question Dear Gramps, Does it make a difference whether you die an Elder or High Priest? Do they perform different duties in the Spirit World? Sincerely, Karen Answer Karen, It makes no difference to your salvation whether you die a worthy Elder or High Priest....
Where does the LDS church stand on vaccinations?
Question I know LDS members who do NOT vaccinate their children by claiming "religious beliefs." Where does the church stand on vaccinations? Has there ever been a statement one way or another? Doesn't the church help provide vaccinations for those in need? May ...
Is caffeine okay in small amounts?
Question Gramps, I recently read an answer in which you stated that one should not consume something, even if it is healthy, if they cannot get through the day without it. I understand that there are limits, as anyone knows that even if you don't NEED alchohol,...
Can I be visited by one of the Three Nephites?
Question Gramps, I believe that I am one of the rare people who can sense spirits. Example, I have walked to other's homes or general buildings and had an instant knowledge as to whether there is good there or not (not necessarily the people themselves but I...
Why don’t we pray to know the Bible is true like we do the Book of Mormon?
Question Gramps, If the same God who is the author of the Bible is also the author of the Book of Mormon, why do we pray to see if the Book of Mormon is true but not the Bible? James Answer James, An excellent question. I think it's a great idea...
Should I choose Sacrament Meeting or the Temple?
Question Dear Gramps, My job that I have been at for many years now requires me to work on Sunday. I have Friday and Saturday off. I have a Temple calling as a Patron. I now have the option to switch to Sunday/Monday off. I love my calling and have kept myself worthy...
Can I pray to Heavenly Mother?
Question Dear Gramps, According to you, is it allowed to pray to our Heavenly Mother? Can we talk to her as we talk to our Heavenly Father? Thank you in advance for any help you may provide. Ric Answer Dear Ric, We need to be very careful when we...
Do you have to have a degree to be an apostle?
Question Gramps, A friend of mine said the other day that it appears you have to have a PHD to be an apostle these days. What happened to the idea of the humble being selected to a high ranking office in the church. John Answer Of the fifteen current apostles,...
Will some of the Saints be called to inherit certain lands?
Question Gramps, Will some of the Saints be called to go inherit certain lands and areas of ancient Israel? Doug Answer Doug, At the dedication of the Kirtland Temple, Joseph Smith prayed for "mercy upon the children of Jacob, that Jerusalem, from...
Are there spiritual animal parents like humans have heavenly parents?
Question Dear Gramps. Here is a question that came to my mind during the past couple of weeks. I have been taught that all living beings on the Earth have spirits. Heavenly Father and Heavenly Mother are the parents of all of our spirits. Who are the parents, if any,...
What does D&C 121:21 mean regarding the Priesthood?
Question Gramps, Doctrine and Covenants 121:21 says that all generations of the sinners who reject the prophets shall not hold the priesthood. The way I understand was that no matter a parent's choice, men are free to choose for themselves. Please explain....
Why is authority needed to baptize?
Question Hello Gramps, First I would like to thank you for your time in answering my question. A friend asked me why you need the Priesthood authority to be baptized? I am a Mormon and feel I don't have the correct answer for her. I can't locate anything in the...
Where can I find Joseph Smith’s own version of the First Vision?
Question Gramps, I understand there is four versions of the First Vision. I know about the one in the Pearl of Great Price, but heard that there was one by the Prophet's own hand earlier. If you know, where can I find it? Elliot Answer Elliot, Dean C. Jessee...
In the last days will good be seen as evil and evil as good?
Question Gramps, Where in the scriptures does it tell us that in the last days good will be seen as evil and evil as good? Rich Answer Dear Rich, In a world increasingly characterized by moral confusion, the teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ...
Who were the “Sons of the Prophets?”
Question Gramps, Who were the "Sons of the Prophets" mentioned in 2 Kings? Loren Answer Loren, Little is known of the Sons of the prophets. Scholars tend to equate this group with the "company of the prophets" featured in 2 Samuel 19:19-20. Because there is no...
Too many Priesthood blessings?
Question Gramps, I had a married sister tell me that single sisters were overusing the priesthood in requesting blessings. She said her husband doesn't give her blessings, and it annoyed her that he was called out to give single sisters priesthood blessings. So... how...
Why are there contradictions in the 4 Gospels?
Question Dear Gramps, I've been a member of the LDS church my whole life, but only got a true testimony of it when I was a teenager. I'm very strong in my testimony and I know that the church is true. However, I do have some questions with inconsistancy in some...
Would I believe in Christ in any dispensation?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been pondering lately the events of the Savior’s ministry and the events of the Atonement. And, I am wondering, if I were there if I would have accepted Him during that time when His ministry of peace isn’t what was expected by the Jews of...
How can I thank my Heavenly Father for the blessings I receive?
Question Dear Gramps, I often find myself thanking Heavenly Father for the many blessings He gves me but not feeling true gratitude when I do so. I see blessings in my life and know that they are from Heavenly Father but I am unable to show or feel true gratitude. So...
Should I divorce my wife because she can’t forget and fails to forgive?
Question Gramps, Is it okay to divorce a woman who does not understand my transgressions of infidelity in our marriage? We are told to forgive and forget. At what point should she get over it? If we really understand how the atonement works for us in our lives,...
If a Priesthood holder is not worthy, are ordinances performed still valid?
Question Gramps, My brother-in-law holds the Melchizedek priesthood, and was in the Bishopric. He asked for a divorce and moved out of the ward the next day. It was recently discovered that he has been committing adultery, involved in porn, on a dating service,...
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