How do I approach my adult children about my desire to not have R rated movies in my home?
Hi Gramps. Here's my problem. In addition to a 17 year old son I have an adult son and an adult stepson who are working full time also living at home. They are saving money for college. A few nights ago I found them upstairs watching R rated movies and my 17 year old...
How do I teach the youth about the importance of callings when there appears to be so much apathy in my area?
Question Dear Gramps, I too enjoy your column, and I don't know that I have a question as much as I am looking for information to present to our youth. I have been asked to talk to our young women and young men about "callings," accepting and following through...
When a person dies, does their Spirit continue looking at the body until it is buried?
[emailaddress] Gramps, I have a friend who says that he heard from the bishop of my Ward here in Venezuela that when a child dies at birth, the spirit of the child remains looking at the body until it is buried, and the same for an adult who dies. I started to look...
Were family relationships foreordained in the premortal life?
X-From_: [emailaddress] Gramps, A question was recently asked in a Relief Society discussion of a lesson I was teaching. I was wondering if you could answer this question. Were relations foreordained in the premortal life? Donna Dear Donna, We can find no specific...
Should I charge members of the church less for services I provide?
Question Gramps, We do general home impovement, such as repair of damage from water, rust etc. as well as new work. We do roofing and general carpentry.I was asking if I should lower my labor charge for the church members or not. I feel it is in the best interest to...
Is it wrong for me to turn down invitations to attend Christenings?
Dear Gramps, I know a number of members who have attended 'Christenings' at the request of friends or family. I have always turned down such invitations as I always think of the statement by Mormon that infant baptism is an abomination in the sight of God. Am I right...
If one has a miscarriage, does that spirit stay in heaven to wait to be reunited with its parents?
Question Dear Gramps, If one has a miscarriage, does that spirit stay in heaven to wait to be reunited with it's parents and family later or does that spirit have the opportunity to come down and gain a physical body again with another pregnancy? Basically,...
Does our spirit look just like the age we are when we die?
Hi Gramps; I have a question about our spirits. Does our spirit look just like the age we were when we died? What about a baby, does his spirit look like the age of his or her prime, whatever age that may be? Thanks, Ann. Dear Ann, Remember that we are spirit children...
If a married couple enjoys pornography privately is it wrong and why?
Gramps, I know that they say to avoid pornography, but they also say that the prophet does not go into a married couple's bedroom. If a married couple enjoys it privately, is it wrong? If so, WHY? I need concrete reasons. Anon, from Colorado Dear Anon, Pornography,...
Could you tell me where I may find references to Jesus Christ written while he was on the earth or very shortly after his resurrection that are not part of scripture?
Gramps, Could you tell me where I may find references to Jesus Christ written while he was on the earth or very shortly after his resurrection that are not part of scripture? Anonymous, from California Dear Anonymous, One of the most prominent historians and writers...
Why is the name of our Savior written and transliterated from the Hebrew scriptures as Yehweh?
Hi Why is the name of our Savior written and transliterated from the Hebrew scriptures as "YAHWEH." What is the connection to Jesus and Yashua. I understand that there is a great importance in a name. My understanding is that the "J" sound was part of the Greek...
When did Jesus Christ appear to the Nephites on the American continent?
Gramps, When did Jesus Christ appear to the Nephites on the American continent? Was it after his resurrection, or was it during the time between his death and the resurrection? Michael, from Ohio Dear Michael, You will find the answer to your question in Third Nephi...
Is Satan allowed to tempt people of other earths or only this earth?
Gramps I enjoy reading your column quite a bit. I have just read with great interest the two most recent questions, the two regarding millions of earths and Christ the Savior for all for them. My question is would you please explain in conjunction to those answers if...
Is it appropriate to end our testimonies “In the name of Jesus Christ?”
Question Dear Gramps, After teaching a lesson in adult institute class, I bore my testimony and closed it by saying "I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen." After class one of the sisters asked me about that statement. She said the missionaries had told...
My question is, if every person has some form of a conscience, why is it necessary to bestow upon them the Holy Ghost
Dear Gramps, During Moses' time, the Israelites were misled constantly. It was explained to me that they held the Aaronic Priesthood (which gives the authority to baptize) but only Moses held the Melchizedek (as did Jethro). So when Moses died (or translated) and they...
Was the Savior crucified on a Thursday or a Friday?
Dear Gramps, Was the Savior crucified on a Thursday or Friday? I feel it was a Thursday. Read Matthew 12:40. "For as Jonas was 3 days & 3 nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of Man be 3 days & 3 nights in the heart of the earth." The world and Church...
Why in the Book of Mormon is Jesus Christ and the Father always described as the same person?
Dear Gramps, Our church (LDS) believes that Jesus Christ is the son of our Heavenly Father, two separate and distinct individuals. I also believe this and always have, even before I was converted a year ago. But a massive contradiction exists in our own Book of...
What I need to know is how to repair a relationship with our Father
Dear Bro. Gorton, Sir, I am a life-long member married to a convert. We have four children and are expecting our fifth by Christmas. I tell you this to share where I am in this life. What I need to know is how to repair a relationship with our Father. I am angry with...
Some of my friends have suggested that Christ not only appeared in Israel and America, but also in other places upon this earth.
Dear Gramps, Some of my friends have suggested that Christ not only appeared in Israel and America, but also in other places upon this earth. It sounds logical, but is there any kind of evidence or are there any statements made by the authorities on this? Thanks!...
Why could Mary Magdeline not touch Christ at the tomb?
Gramps, Why could Mary Magdeline NOT touch Christ at the tomb? My husband's priesthood quorum got way off track last week and he asked me (he figures because I teach Gospel Essentials and sometimes Gospel Doctrine I should know, but..) well, I'm hoping you do? Thanks....
Is there any reference that the Savior brought the Melchizedek priesthood with him from the pre-existence?
Dear Gramps, I have heard it said that the Savior brought the Melchizedek priesthood with him from the pre-existence, that he wasn't ordained here on earth. Is there any reference or information on this topic at all that you know of? FH, from California Dear FH, The...
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