Will I ever feel clean or will I always suffer and feel guilty?
Question Gramps, If I have repented for my sins and I am still tempted am I still guilty? I have not given in but I'm constantly reminded of my past. Sometimes I feel the shame so strong I flinch. Will I ever feel clean or will I suffer because of my past...
Will someone with Down Syndrome be able to perform their own temple ordinances?
Question Dear Gramps, My daughter was born with Down Syndrome. She passed away when she was 8 years and 3 months old. Because she was over 8 years, we have been required to do her Baptism and Confirmation, because there is no place to mention her mental...
Since I am now an Elder, can I still call upon angels as I could as a Priest?
Question Gramps, Now that I have been ordained an Elder in the Melchizedek Priesthood, and am no longer a Priest in the Aaronic Priesthood.. can I still exercise the keys of the ministering of angels to call upon angels? Patrick Answer Patrick,...
How do I learn to forgive fully?
Question Gramps, When I was 4, I was repeatedly molested by my 17 year old cousin. I want to forgive him but don't know how. I have been able to forgive him some but I don't know how to forgive fully. Please help. Lori Answer Lori, I’m so sorry...
Must one sign a confession to have temple benefits restored?
Question Gramps, Just saw your page...I appreciate the views expressed and thought of a question: If I were to ask my bishop to review the contents of my "official church record" - what type of answer could I expect? I am asking as during Christmas I spoke to a...
If there is a God, why does He allow terrible things to happen?
Question Gramps, I came across a question that left me stumped. Someone had asked, "If there is a God then why does he allow such horrible things to happen?" (Example: murder, rape, etc.) I realized that if anyone were to ever ask me this I would have no idea...
Are spirits able to be tempted by Satan in Spirit Paradise?
Question Gramps, I’ve been wondering about the conditions in spirit paradise, mainly are spirits there able to be tempted by Satan, and other wicked influences? Also, will all spirits in spirit paradise be eventually exalted after the Resurrection? Mike ...
Have people learned anything from the COVID-19 pandemic?
Question Gramps, With COVID-19 and all that it has entailed, do you think people have really learned anything from it? It's a first for all of us, unless we lived through the depression. Liam Answer Dear Liam, Thanks for your question. I know...
Are all deaths the “Lord’s timing?”
Question Gramps, Often when someone dies, it just feels like 'the Lord's timing'. I've heard it said in classes in the past that not all deaths are 'the Lord's timing'. Of course, murder isn't. What about a medical mistake, accidents, the misjudgment of a...
Why do we, as a Church, acknowledge Sunday as the Sabbath instead of Saturday?
Question Gramps, In reading my scriptures and learning about religious history Jesus never gives any indication that the sabbath day will ever change but does state that the sabbath will be a holy worship day for as long as he exists (which is forever, ...
How will Christ appear when he returns?
Question Gramps, I have recently pondered the walk with Christ along the the road to Emmaus. These disciples didn't recognize him. And it made me wonder how will Christ appear to us when he returns. In the past I'd imagined him returning wearing a robe and...
Does Brigham Young University receive funding from tithing?
Question Gramps, Does BYU funding come from my tithing donations? Dermot Answer Dermot, The quick answer to your question is yes. Which is why you will notice that the tuition amount for members is substantially less than it is for non-members. ...
What is the point of being conferred and ordained to the Priesthood?
Question Gramps, I grew up being taught that men have the Priesthood. That is why we get chewed out during Priesthood session to be more righteous, living to be worthy of it, etc. We are conferred and ordained to an office, etc. The Church has lately done all...
Why does Satan have so much power?
Question Gramps, I have been studying lately many experiences that apostles of the church have had while they have been preaching the gospel. Especially the experiences of Heber C. Kimball when he preached in England. There are many instances where Satan has...
If a temple worker is unworthy, are the ordinances done void?
Question Hi Gramps! My question is: what if temple workers are unworthy, does that mean that the ordinances we do in the temple are void? Please note that I am not saying that anyone is unworthy, neither do I condemn them and their actions. It's just that I...
Why didn’t Joseph Smith translate the Book of Mormon right the first time?
Question Gramps, I have heard there have been around 3000 corrections made in the Book of Mormon. Some changing words others were simple grammatical error fixes. Why didn't Joseph Smith just do it right the first time? Josh Answer Hello Josh, This...
I have a pornography addiction. What should I do?
Question Hello, For a long time I’ve struggled with a pornography addiction. I first started using it when I was as young as 11. I used to view it a lot, but I hardly do anymore (I wish I didn’t look at it at all anymore). I turned 17 this year, and I know I...
How can I have a personal relationship with Christ if I’m praying to God?
Question Gramps, I hear quite often that we should develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. I find that very hard to do because I am praying to Our Father in Heaven and not Jesus Christ. Kevin Answer Kevin, Thank you for taking a moment...
Has the Church’s policy on cremation changed?
Question Gramps, Has the Church’s policy on cremation changed recently? Beverlee Answer Hi Beverlee, Thank you for your question. The Church's policy regarding cremation could be found in Handbook 2: Administering the Church(obsolete) and...
Was Moroni a resurrected being when he appeared to Joseph Smith?
Question Gramps, Was Moroni a resurrected being when he came to Joseph Smith? Robin Answer Hi Robin, Thank you for your question. The answer is a clear - yes! On the Church's website it states the following: In 1823 Moroni was sent as...
Why does this scripture in Isaiah and in the Book of Mormon always seem so contradictory?
Question Gramps, What does it mean, "For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still"? Why is it repeated so many times and always seems contradictory? Beatrice Answer Beatrice, Thanks for the question, Beatrice....
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