Can blessings or sealings be invalid?
Question Hey Gramps, I have always wondered and more recently others have asked me the same question. What happens if someone is unworthy and blesses/passes the sacrament? Or when giving a blessing? Do the receivers of the blessings lose out? Or is the greater...
Why couldn’t I ordain my son to the office of a High Priest?
Question Gramps, I am an Elder. My son become a High Priest. Why can’t I ordain him just as I did all the others? I just had to sit there and suffer. John Answer Dear John, Your precious son was being ordained to a Priesthood office! What a...
Can the spirit of the Holy Ghost be within animals and plants?
Question Gramps, Every living thing upon this earth was created spiritually and has a spirit. Can the spirit of the holy ghost be within plants and animals? If so can you feel that spirit just as a human can feel the spirit of the holy ghost? Or that...
My patriarchal blessing doesn’t mention the first resurrection. Does that mean I’m not eligible?
Question Gramps, Many people who have received their Patriarchal blessing are told they will come forth in the morning of the first resurrection based on their worthiness. My wife’s blessing says that. My Patriarchal blessing makes no mention of the my...
President Nelson talked about counting blessings and recounting problems. Does that mean past too?
Question Dear Gramps, Thru my eyes I was a mean mother and daughter with addictions. I can never make this up to those I have injured, I selfishly took from everyone. I am an old woman now, and for 25 years I have tried to be the best mother and grandmother I...
Does my patriarchal blessing mean I won’t be worthy of the Celestial Kingdom?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been an active member of the Church since I was baptized. I have served a mission when I was young. My patriarchal blessing says I will be coming forth in the first resurrection if I stay faithful. However, it doesn't say 'in the...
My husband wants to be sealed to a previous wife who died. Should I feel threatened?
Question Gramps, I am married to a Mormon man who's previous wife died. They were never sealed. He seems fairly obsessed with making that happen. I am beginning to feel like he is not fully committed to our marriage. I am not Mormon. Should I feel...
How do I find the line between happy/energetic and loud/brash?
Question Hi gramps, In young women's we received this hand out and it was talking about behaving like a daughter of God. It said that being brash, forward or loud were not fitting of YW. I would describe myself as a fairly energetic person and it seems that...
Why does the Church pay seminary and institute teachers?
Question Hi gramps, I was curious about why the church pays seminary and institute teachers (at least in Utah, I know they don’t pay every single one) and was thinking if that was paid ministry? Because our church condemns that...I don’t have doubts at all, I...
Will I ever be able to say that I “know” things are true?
Question Gramps, I’d say I actually have a decently strong testimony of the gospel. I have had some spiritual experiences and feel the gospel explains everything so well, but every time I start actually thinking about it or when I hear someone in church bear...
Is saying “Thank God” taking the Lord’s name in vain?
Question Hi gramps! Is saying "Thank God" taking the Lord's name in vain? I tried to do some research on this; I came up with that "in vain" means using it as a swear or without thinking of the Lord, such as in omg, or using it to promote something unholy "in...
What is the difference between a sign and a token?
Question Gramps, What is the difference between a sign and a token? Can you describe where temple tokens and signs are mentioned? William Answer William, I'll take the tactic of Bro. Hugh Nibley when discussing things about the temple. I'll...
Critics say that the Book of Mormon contradicts leaders and other scripture. Is this true?
Question Gramps, Many critics charge that the Book of Mormon contradicts teachings from LDS leaders and other LDS scripture. Critics would sight Moroni 8:18: “For I know that God is not a partial God, neither a changeable. Critics would then cite a quote from...
Why is the numbering of the General Conferences so strange?
Question Gramps, If the difference between the LDS Annual General Conference and the Semiannual GC is the financial and statistical report, why is one the 190th and the other the 90th? Shouldn't it either be 190 and 95th, or 180 and the 90th? Larry ...
Why is it important to know that I’m from the tribe of Ephraim?
Question Gramps, I was told I'm from the blessed Tribe of Ephraim. My question is why do I need to know that? Daveda Answer Daveda, This took a long time for me to research to find an answer that would have much meaning. The reason is that not...
How would you explain or describe spiritual maturity?
Question Gramps, In recently reading one of your excellent answers regarding polygamy, you mentioned that the asker must have "sufficient faith and spiritual maturity to receive an answer." I think I have a handle on the idea of faith, and how it increases by...
How do you reconcile scriptures Hebrews 12:6 with D&C 121:42-43?
Question Gramps, How do you reconcile Hebrews 12:6, which says that God scourges every son that he receives (and scourging had a particularly barbaric meaning at the time), with D&C 121:42-43, which says that no power or influence can or ought to be...
How can I make prayer more meaningful when I’m so tired?
Question Gramps, How can one make prayer more meaningful when they are so tired after working a late shift and all they want to do is sleep. Margaret Answer Margaret, I hear you. And unfortunately, if you're trying to say a meaningful prayer...
Can a person inherit the Celestial Kingdom if previously excommunicated?
Question Gramps, If a person was voluntarily excommunicated for adultery but repents with full restoration of blessings, having been faithful for over 30 years, including remarriage in the temple, is there any doctrine or conditions which would prevent that...
Are General Authorities making a lot of money doing what they do?
Question Gramps, My son is under the impression that the general authorities are just making a lot of money, and that they "know what's going on" , but hide it from the public. -So, do the general authorities get an income for serving in the church? If...
Since the veil was torn in the temple after Christ’s death, are temples still necessary?
Question Hi, I’m a recent convert and my parents are dedicated mainstream Christians who are very concerned about my decision. Their biggest worry is about temples, they say that since the veil was torn in the temple after Christ’s death on the cross He took...
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