Are apostles and prophets words considered modern scriptures?
Question Gramps, We have to consider what our actual apostles and prophets say as scriptures? We were discussing this subject with some brothers and I think they speak to us acording to the Father's will, like the prophets in Bible or in the Book of Mormon. In...
Why does the Church allow some to spread their message in firesides?
Question Gramps, There are several books written by members who claim they have seen the future and are commanded by God and angels to warn the public about what they have seen. They are even giving firesides in church buildings on the topic. Many members...
Should we be seeking for positions of leadership?
Question Gramps, I know that, according to Elder Uchtdorf, we should not seek to hide or to lead in the church. Instead, we should joyfully "lift where we stand." Should we follow the same principle in the business world? For instance, I work at a call center...
If an oath is a verbal declaration why didn’t I have to say anything when ordained to the Melchizedek Priesthood?
Question Dear Gramps, Section 84 of the Doctrine & Covenants details the Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood. It is my understanding that an oath is a solemn verbal declaration. Yet I remember making no such verbal declaration when I was ordained to the...
Joseph Smith quote? Opportunity to raise children that have died young?
Question Gramps, I'm trying to find this quote "if I was to tell you who I was in the preexistence you would call it blasphemous and wish to take away my life" 40 years ago as a missionary we discussed this quotation by Joseph Smith. Can you help? Jon ...
Will men who never have the opportunity for marriage receive the blessings after death?
Question Dear Gramps, I am a young man who is single. I have been trying to find an eternal companion, but I have yet to be successful. I hear a lot about how if a young woman doesn't get married because she doesn't have the chance she will have that...
What do I do if I become aware of fraudulent receipts that are being paid for out of the welfare fund?
Question Gramps, I am our ward financial clerk and just became aware that rent receipts submitted may be fraudulent. What should I do? Valrick Answer Hello Valrick, Thank you for your question. It is unfortunate that you have been placed in this...
Is this a coincidence or an answer to a prayer?
Question Gramps, First, I love the Q&As that we see from you on Facebook. I didn’t think until to ask your thoughts on this. When I was in middle and high school I was bullied, mostly by one guy in particular. After I graduated high school (this was in...
Why did God covenant with groups and should I really care about it?
Question Gramps, As I read 1-2nd Nephi I always wonder why God deals with people as large groups and makes promises to them that are fulfilled over centuries and even millennia. To me these promises are not motivational because they are too remote. Yet, they...
Do wards now have security people who sit on the stand keeping watch?
Question Gramps, I have attended several ward sacrament meetings over that last few years and I have heard rumors about church safety and the act of conceal carrying in sacrament meetings. I too have noticed a new habit of older gentlemen (some known to be the...
Where do the evil people of the world go when they die?
Question Gramps, When we think of terrible people on earth like Hitler, it makes one wonder just where will they end up? Doesn't it seem the Telestial World is too good for them? Richard Answer Dear Richard, There are so many wonderful scriptures...
What is the yellow dog prophecy and where can I learn more about it?
Question Gramps, I am looking for the story regarding yellow dog which is related to conditions before the second coming. Victor Answer Victor, The story of the yellow dog is really nothing more than one of those Mormon myths. The best that I can...
Why don’t the missionaries hand out bibles along with the Book of Mormon?
Question Gramps, I can not count the number of times I have heard the comment "Mormon's have their own bible" or "Mormons do not believe the bible"or some variation of that. Why then do we not include a KJV when handing out the Book of Mormon? It seems to me it...
Can we die before our appointed time?
Question Gramps, We understand that our days of living are known to the Lord and that our time of death are also already known by Him. Can we die before our appointed time? Kathleen Answer Kathleen, Let me preface my answer with this. I'm...
How do I open my heart more to Heavenly Father and trust Him?
Question Dear Gramps, As I am writing this many of the members of the church I grew up with are calling my coming home or back an Alma the Younger Conversion. Through many trials and tribulations I have closed my heart off to Heavenly father and the rest of...
Should we be grateful for Satan’s rebellion?
Question Gramps, I have been in deep thought over this. My conclusion is that, if Satan (or any of his children) had not rebelled we would still be Spirits in heaven. God needed one of his children to rebel in order to test his children. So God, when he created...
Will God make me taller if I’m obedient to the covenants I made?
Question Gramps, If i prayed to become taller, and I was keeping my covenants and doing my part of being obedient to his commandments, If i tried hard enough by training and exercising would God make me taller if I did my part? Tony Answer Tony,...
What is the process for rebaptism after excommunication?
Question Gramps, What are all of the rebaptism questions that are asked before someone (who was excommunicated for adultery) can be rebaptized? Does the rebaptism have to be approved by the First Presidency? Does that person have to be interviewed by a General...
What is the worst that can happen to me?
Question Gramps, I have made covenants in the temple. But I am unworthy to attend, because I stopped tithing. I have failed in many ways. Such as not studying and understanding scripture and as a result not passing that on to my children. The reason I stopped...
Can a Stake President sign a temple recommend without actually asking the questions?
Question Gramps, I just came back from a meeting with a member of the stake presidency to renew my temple recommend. We chatted for a minute or two, just small talk. He then said to me, "I presume that your bishop did a thorough interview with you?" I replied...
Will we be judged by Joseph Smith in the final judgment?
Question Gramps, Someone referred me to this: "No man or woman in this dispensation will ever enter into the celestial kingdom of God without the consent of Joseph Smith...every man and woman must have the certificate of Joseph Smith, Junior, as a passport to...
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