Why would a woman want to remarry if she can only be sealed to one man?
Dear Gramps, . I have always been curious how women can expect to be remarried (after being widowed) if they can not be sealed to more than one man. Personally, I would want to spend eternity with my husband, and so do not want to be sealed to more than one man, but...
Would a sister who marries outside the Church have the same blessings as someone who married in the temple?
Dear Gramps, I love your columm. As a young woman I have always been taught that the prophets advised singles to not marry outside the church. Adhering to that advise I am still single, never had the chance to be a mother, even though I had chances to marry outside...
Would I be excluded from exaltation if my spouse never wants to take the ordinances?
Dear Gramps, For full exaltation, one cannot make it alone. One must be accompanied by one's spouse. However, what if that spouse is a non-member who is highly unlikely to ever join the church, and thus be eligible to be sealed with me in the temple? I would very much...
Will only those who reach the Celestial Kingdom be able to procreate?
Question Gramps, I have been told that only those who inherit the highest degree of the Celestial Kingdom will be able to have continued posterity. Will those that don't attain this level be allowed to procreate and have continued posterity? Or will the powers...
Has the Church taken an official stand on the use of peyote in Native American ceremonies?
Gramps, I am friends with many good LDS folks who are of Native American ancestry. As part of their cultural ceremonial practices, peyote is used. This is legal under the law of the land but there is much debate about compliance with church standards. There are...
Which teas may I drink and which ones should I avoid?
Dear Gramps, Lately there seems to be a lot of questions about the Word of Wisdom. Tea and coffee drinking in particular. I enjoy herbal teas, I do not drink coffee. The teas I make are example: orange /apple, peppermint, spearmint, lemon grass and cinnamon. Each of...
Why was there a need for the Holy Ghost before Christ was born and died?
Question Dear Gramps, In Moses we read of Adam and Eve being baptized. Can you explain the situations and events surrounding that. Were they also given the Holy Ghost? I'm a bit confused on the need for the Holy Ghost before Christ was born and died for us. He...
Wouldn’t Adam and Eve’s children have had to marry each other and wouldn’t the children have defects?
Gramps, In order for Adam and Eve to replenish the earth, they would have needed to have lots of children and they in turn would have to marry each other, brother and sister. Wouldn't the children have had lots of defects, similar to what happens today if one were to...
Is chewing gum breaking a fast?
Dear gramps, If you chew a piece of gum, is it breaking a fast? Thanks. Anna, from Washington Dear Anna, Fasting has a dual purpose. One purpose is to provide funds for the care of the poor, and the other purpose is to increase our spirituality by the practice of...
Do you have quotes from the 1st Presidency or Elders concerning sodas and herbal teas?
Dear Gramps, Could the use of decaf coffee and herb tea be in violation of the Word of Wisdom? But what about sodas, and herbal teas? I would like quotes from the presidency or the elders, please. Thank you, Dianne Dear Dianne, We have the Word of Wisdom and the word...
Could the use of decaf coffee and herb tea be in violation of the Word of Wisdom?
Gramps, We all know that the Word Of Wisdom pertains to Hot Drinks and has been defined as tea and coffee. We all know that tea and coffee contain caffeine and the use of either would prevent receiving a Temple Recommend. I have two questions: 1. Could the use of...
Where does the “cause a deep sleep to come upon him…take a rib…make a helpmeet” come from…some other planet???
Dear Gramps, OK, if Adam brought his wife with him to the earth...and into the Garden of Eden....and was made as all the rest of us (journal of discourse reference) then, where does the "cause a deep sleep to come upon him...take a rib...make a helpmeet" come...
Why didn’t Adam and Eve have children in the Garden of Eden?
Gramps, Why didn't Adam and Eve have children in the Garden of Eden? Donna, from Nevada Dear Donna, Very little has been revealed about the lives of Adam and Eve between the time that they came to this earth and the account given in the scriptures about the...
Could you explain 1 Timothy 1:13-14 in regards to Adam and Eve?
Dear Gramps, In 1 Timothy 1:13-14 it reads, "For Adam was first formed, then Eve. And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression." Why does Paul bring up that Adam was formed before Eve? Is he simply illustrating Adam's priesthood...
Where will Zion be built and why?
Question Gramps, Where will Zion be built and why there? I am a member and I am pretty sure that I know this, but I am trying to explain it to a friend, and want to be certain. Velerie Answer Dear Velerie, There are many definitions of the word "Zion." For...
I have a great fear or speaking front of large groups. Would it be wrong to decline an invitation to speak in Sacrament Meeting?
Gramps, I was recently asked to speak in Sacrament meeting. I would gladly do so, however I have a great fear in speaking in large groups. However I strongly believe in supporting my leaders and doing what they ask and in pleasing my Heavenly Father. Would it be wrong...
Does the Prophet or other Church authorities make money off the books they write?
Gramps, Does the Prophet or other Church authorities make money off the books they write while serving at the time? I would feel uncomfortable if they were making money from their positions. Deb, from Arizona Dear Deb, Why would you feel uncomfortable if any of the...
What does it mean when no tribe is mentioned in my patriarchal blessing?
Dear Gramps, In my Patriarchal Blessing there was not a tribe mentioned. Do you know what this means? Thanks Lorraine, from California Dear Lorraine, It has no significance. Normally, one's tribe is mentioned in a patriarchah blessing. It would not be out of place for...
How do I undo things I’ve done that don’t fit into my patriarchal blessing?
Hi Gramps Two years ago I married someone who didn't "fit" my patriarchal blessing and I have had a sinking feeling now that it was wrong. I now realize that I shaped my blessing into what I wanted it to say at the time. This person is a good person. My question is...
Could you explain President Smith’ comment concerning a glimpse into the telestial glory?
Gramps, My question is on regards to Patriarch Smith's statement "President Smith told us that if we could get one little glimpse into the telestial glory even, the glory is so great that we would be tempted to commit suicide to get there." Can you please explain...
What do the symbols on face cards represent?
Dear Gramps; My parents taught us that face cards were not good to have in our home because they had symbols of the devil which created a negative influence. That was sufficient back then and still is, but one day I heard a talk wherein the speaker literally...
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