Who can communicate with spirits?
Question Dear Gramps, I am curious to know your thoughts on those who can communicate with spirits (or spirits who communicate with those of us still on earth in human form). Kathleen Answer Dear Kathleen, When anyone dies, their spirit leaves...
How do I get over feeling miserable about the new place we moved to and finally be happy about it?
Question Dear Gramps, I moved to Farmington exactly 7 months ago, and I am really sad about it. I miss my old friends, school, and gymnastics place. I am miserable here, and I am usually weird at school (not the bad kind, just funny, outgoing type), but lately...
How did Charles Anthon know that the characters shown to him by Martin Harris were indeed translated correctly?
Question Dear Gramps, My question is concerning the characters shown to the Professor Charles Anthon by Martin Harris in fulfillment of the prophecy in Isaiah 29 11-14. We learn in the Book of Mormon that the plates of the Book of Mormon were written in...
What are the four living creatures in Revelation 5:11-14 of the King James Bible?
Question Dear Gramps, What are the four living creatures in Revelations 5:11-14 of the King James Bible? Donnie Answer Dear Donnie, They are the same four beasts as mentioned in verse 6 of the same chapter. An explanation of who the four beasts...
Would you follow the promptings of the Spirit you receive or would would you follow the contrary advice of your priesthood leaders?
Question Dear Gramps Throughout my life, I have had several priesthood leaders who have wanted me to change the direction of my life, like finishing my college degree and changing my vocation, etc. I can understand their perspective and the reasons that they...
How can the Church be true if temple ceremonies are changed?
Question Dear Gramps, Being a recent convert, I was very upset to learn on the PBS documentary that the content of the temple endowment has undergone many major revisions over time. I was dismayed today to find that there are, in fact, more changes than were...
Are other churches that call themselves Latter Day Saints true?
Question Dear Gramps, I have heard that there are other churches called Latter-Day Saints, such as the Reorganized Church. Which one is the true church? Tiko Answer Dear Tiko, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly called the...
Would multiple personalities be a case of demonic possession?
Question Dear Gramps, This is tough. In 1991 our 17 year old adopted daughter walked off the top of a 17 story building. She had been in and out of therapy, and was at that time in treatment. After her death her therapist told us that they, at her clinic...
What are your views on the documentary, “The Mormons?”
Question Dear Gramps, What are your views on the documentary, “The Mormons?” It had a few things from members of the Church, such as Jeffrey R. Holland and President Gordon B. Hinckley, but a lot of it seemed inspired by a negative source. What do you think I...
Is there any way to undo the sealing ordinance performed in the temple for my grandparents?
Question Dear Gramps, I recently found out that my Grandparents (deceased and never asked of this, since they were already dead) were sealed in the Temple via my Dad’s widow. I feel very hurt by this as they were devout Methodists. My Grandfather was also a...
I’m a recently baptized member of the Church, and don’t feel that I really fit in. Will that ever change for me?
Question Hi Gramps, Just a quick question– I’ve been a member of the Mormon Church for nearly two years now. Before I came into the church I’d been in trouble all my life kind of. No one in our family was religious. It’s been hard converting; I’ve managed to...
If I remain true and faithful, will my apostate wife be with me in the eternities?
Question Dear Gramps, My wife and I were sealed in the temple almost 11 years ago, but since that time she has fallen away from the church and says she doesn’t believe in the gospel anymore. I love my wife very much and she is a good mother and person (that is...
Can you explain what Outer Darkness is and who will spend eternity there?
Question Gramps, Can you explain what Outer Darkness is and who will spend eternity there? Samantha Answer Dear Samantha, In the eternities, after the resurrection all mankind will be relegated to one of four states or conditions. Three of these...
Do I need to pay tithing on my retirement income?
Question Dear Gramps, I’m sorry for my broken English but I read you every day. My question is: I paid full tithing when I worked but now I'm retired because I’m sick. Do I need to pay tithing on my retirement also? Pedro Answer Estimado Pedro, I...
Can you give us some perspective of the mother of young children becoming a surrogate mother to create needed income in the home?
Question Gramps, My husband and I have accumulated a great deal of debt. We know that the Mormon Church counsels its members to get out of debt and stay out. The Church also advises families that the mother should stay in the home and raise her children. My...
What happens to your spirit when you die?
Question Dear Gramps, I was wondering what happens to your spirit when you die? Where does it go? Does your spirit go to judgment after you die? Connie Answer Dear Connie, The process of death is very much like taking off a coat. The body is the...
I feel terrible about the way I treated my unruly daughter during the recent General Conference. Can you help me?
Question Dear Gramps, I am absolutely mortified and I really need some advice. Yesterday I took my two young children to the 10am General Conference session at the Mormon Church here in New Mexico--my husband being too ill to attend. My three year old had been...
Could Mary, the mother of Jesus, possibly have been the wife of our Heavenly Father in the pre-existence?
Question Gramps, I am wondering about Mother Mary. She was obviously very worthy to have been chosen to carry and bear the Son of GOD. Do you think that Mother Mary could possibly have been the wife of Our Heavenly Father is the Pre existence? Please let me...
Does the Church believe in demonic possession?
Question Gramps, You often read and hear how the Savior and his apostles and prophets cast out evil spirits… and we are taught in the Mormon Church that we will have enmity from Satan and his followers. Do Mormon Saints believe in demonic possession or not?...
Could our earth have been from a previous earth that was populated by dinosaurs?
Question Gramps, I love your wonderful, well-thought-out answers to gospel questions. I just wanted to bounce an idea off of you, concerning your response to the person who wrote in about the dinosaurs and creation. One of the scientific truths I was taught in...
Is it breaking the law of the Sabbath to walk a dog on Sunday?
Question Dear Gramps, Is it breaking the Sabbath Day to walk a dog on Sunday? I realize that the commandment states that even cattle are to do no work on that day. I know that there are 6 other days in which one could walk the dog. However spending the Sabbath...
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