Were civil marriages ever performed in temples?
Question Gramps, Were civil marriages ever performed in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint temples? If so, what was the time frame? Thanks. Sarah Answer Sarah, There is a bit of confusion here because we commonly combine two things...
How big are the consequences if excommunicated?
Question Dear Gramps I'm so thankful that I have you. You're such a help in my life. I don't know if I will get a response but I was just wanting to know. How big are the consequences if you are excommunicated from the church? Thanks. Shanz Answer...
Is decaffeinated coffee against the Word of Wisdom?
Question Gramps, When I was a young quorum leader, in the 70’s, the Presiding Bishop of the Mormon Church came to our stake and told us, though it visibly upset a local bishop or two, that drinking decaffeinated coffee is not against the Church and they were...
How can I help my husband who has become disillusioned with the Church due to past Church history he has learned?
Question Gramps, My husband is a high priest. He has been reading the Joseph Smith Papers and has watched many YouTube videos on many LDS subjects. He has expressed many things he has learned. One in particular he feels the Church didn’t disclose information...
Are sins forgiven even if I continue making the same mistakes?
Question Gramps, When you truly repent for the sins you've committed and do them again are they still considered forgiven as long as you are seriously making an effort to change for the better? Like an addiction. Your mind knows it's not what you really want,...
Are we all revelators since we can receive personal revelation?
Question Gramps, I was wondering, we often label prophets and apostles as prophets, seers, and revelators. I was wondering, since we all can receive personal revelation, are we all revelators? Chanse Answer Dear Chanse, You are correct that we can...
How long is grief supposed to last?
Question Hello, I lost my mother to a vicious brain tumor almost four years ago. My grief still catches me unawares, and can overwhelm me to the point that I just sob. I know that death is supposed to sting, but is it supposed to be this bad after this long? My...
Where is the record that God went to the ends of heaven when Christ was on the cross?
Question Gramps, Where does it say that God had to go to the end of the heavens to withstand the pain of Christ when he was crucified? Diana Answer Dear Diana, I would like to apologize for taking a little long to answer this question. I had to do...
Why doesn’t the Church speak out against the death penalty?
Question Gramps, If murder is an unpardonable sin, why does the Church not speak out against the death penalty? Why are they so okay with it? The leaders have said that it's something they would rather leave up to the state/country, but that doesn't make any...
As a YW, how do I find peace in my ward?
Question Hi gramps, I love the church so much, but I’m struggling to find peace in my ward. I’m a young woman, so I am with all the other girls my age. Every single one of them is so mean, and make me feel so alone and insecure. I’ve started to become inactive,...
Do I need to avoid all video games that are rated “T”?
Question Gramps, If a video game that is rated T is only rated T because of an optional thing, is it rated T if you don't do that optional thing? Like playing just dance and it only has that one song with a swear word and that makes it rated T because of that...
Why won’t my mother help me improve my relationship with God?
Question Hi Gramps, I was born into the LDS church but left when I was 15 years old.. Fast forward to 2019. I'm now 46 and I want to improve my relationship with Elohim. I ring my mother who is very active in the LDS church to ask questions and all I get is...
Is Maca acceptable?
Question Gramps, Is Maca acceptable? Brent Answer Dear Brent, I assume your question is in regards to “maca root”, also called “Peruvian ginseng”. It’s a supplement that is growing in popularity, and it’s users claim that it can help with all...
Why aren’t talks in Church given by leadership and teaching how to be saved?
Question Gramps, As an investigator I have attended the local church on three occasions. Two of those meetings following the sacrament was a time of testimony and one was a time of four talks by members. I never heard a "sermon" from any of the "leadership" and...
Would a career in modeling be acceptable for a young Latter-day Saint?
Question Dear Gramps, I want to know what the church policy/standard is concerning females wishing to pursue a career in modeling? What guidelines can young women following with regards to fashion when on the runway or shooting pictures? Desperately needs an...
Why was Melchizedek called a Prince of Peace in the Book of Mormon?
Question Dear Gramps In Alma 13 it states that Melchizedek was regarded as the Prince of Peace. Isn’t that a title we give to Jesus? Is Melchizedek the same person as Jesus? Confused Answer Dear Confused, You are right, that is a title that we...
How do we overcome feelings of doubt and fear?
Question Gramps, How do we overcome feelings of doubt and fear. David Answer David, Our human experience in our second estate provides the opportunity for us to experience attributes that we would not be able to in any other way. Doubt and fear...
Why does the Church keep me sealed to my divorced wife and child even after she married a non-member?
Question Hi Gramps, Why does the Church keep me sealed to my divorced wife and child even after she married (seven years now) a non-member. If we were sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise, and there was definitely a breakdown in the “promise” and in our faith...
How can I shake off these dark feelings of not making it to heaven and not being a disciple of the Lord?
Question Gramps, I have committed a medium serious sin and am doing well in the repentance process but I’ve always had this dark feeling that I’ll never make it to heaven and that I’m not a real disciple of the Lord that takes control of my life. Received...
Are there individuals that possess the gift of healing?
Question Dear Gramps, I am wondering about gifts of the spirit, particularly about the gift of healing. I know there must be individuals out there with this gift and I found it interesting that the Lord wants us to share our gifts with others that "all may be...
Will there be husbands, wives, and children in the millennium?
Question Gramps, Will there be husbands, wives, and children in the millennium? Cynthia Answer Dear Cynthia, When the Lord comes to initiate his great Millennial reign, several things will occur. Among them there will be a great holocaust, and all...
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