Is God responsible for our height?
Question Gramps, Is God responsible for the height that we are? I am 5'4" and have insecurities about it. I have asked a couple of pastors and no one really answers my question, and I would like to know what you think about this topic. Omar Answer...
When are we allowed to stay up late and have fun?
Question Dear Gramps, When are we supposed to stay up late and have some fun, maybe watch some movies? I come home exhausted Friday afternoon, and can't stay up because I'm too tired. I can't stay up late on Saturday night because we have church early Sunday...
What were Nephi’s trials and how did he overcome them?
Question Gramps, What were Nephi’s trials and how did he overcome them? Marissa Answer Dear Marissa, The section of 2 Nephi 4:16-35, is known as Nephi’s lament. But rather than reproducing the entire section here, let me a few excerpts therefrom...
What was the need for the Lord to command the early Saints to take extra wives?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been reading a book about the Mormon Church and polygamy entitled, Kingdom in the West: Doing the Works of Abraham. In this book it goes into detail about Joseph Smith’s attempts to get polygamy going in the church. I am so...
What is the wife’s role in determining worthiness of her husband?
Question Gramps, What is the wife's role in determining the worthiness of her husband? I have been asked, on two separate occasions, about my husband's worthiness to serve in a calling. I am uncomfortable with being asked to judge my husband's worthiness; I...
Have I denied the Holy Ghost?
Question Gramps, I always was told that to commit the sin of denying the Holy Ghost, you would literally have to see God or Jesus in front of you, know they exist, and still deny them. But is that true? Or is it much easier for someone today to commit that sin...
Why was a restoration of the gospel necessary?
Question Dear Gramps Why was a restoration of the gospel necessary? What is the real/true message of the restoration? How many restorations from apostasy have occurred? Robert Answer Dear Robert, Whenever the gospel is taken from the earth such...
Do those who have passed on into the spirit world ever visit family members left behind?
Question Gramps, My daughter believes that her great grandpa is sitting with her on the bus and is telling her that she is doing great in school and will grow up to be a pretty girl. Are there spirits of family members out there that visit? JoDel Answer...
Will Cain be held more responsible than Hitler for the terrible things he did?
Question Dear Gramps, In a class we were discussing resurrection and our teacher gave us the names of four people and asked us if any of them would not be resurrected. We answered the question, however, the discussion turned to sins and whose were worse. Two...
How is it determined which texts are considered scripture and which are not?
Question Dear Gramps, How is it determined which texts are considered scripture and which are not? Specifically, why isn’t the King Follet Sermon given the status of scripture, since Joseph Smith stated some key doctrinal points in that sermon? Shane ...
Can Satan influence us while in Paradise or Spirit Prison?
Question Does Satan have power to influence us after earth life in Paradise or/and Spirit Prison? Diana Answer Dear Diana, I believe the answer to your question is dependent on what you mean by influence. We read in Alma 40: 11-13, 11 Now,...
What are the three trumpet sounds that will occur at the coming of the Savior?
Question Gramps, Could you please explain in detail, along with your opinion of the three trumpet sounds before Christ's coming? I realize it will not be all at once, but I'm also sure it will be a scary thing even for the saints who are living righteously. In...
Why isn’t Gabriel on top of the temples instead of Moroni?
Question Gramps, Can you provide references and explain why Moroni is blowing a horn on top of many temples? Moroni was a warrior. He fought many battles. I don't recall a scripture proclaiming him blowing a horn. On the other hand, Gabriel will blow a horn to...
What happened to the Urim and Thummim after the Book of Mormon was translated?
Question Gramps, Today our lesson in primary was on the restoration of the Church and of Joseph Smith translating the golden plates. After the translations had taken place whatever happened to the Urim and the Thummim? My husband said he learned in Seminary,...
Why didn’t Christ organize the Church during his time as completely as Joseph Smith did?
Question Dear Gramps, I have a question about how Christ restored the church during his life. Joseph Smith within a span of 20 years completely restored the church with temples, temple ordinances, plural marriage, work for the dead, etc. Why didn’t Christ...
How can I help others appreciate the Proclamation regarding the family?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been reading the Family: A Proclamation to the World and it made me think about different families who might not feel they belong to the description in the Proclamation. How can I help people appreciate the Proclamation if they do...
How could so many follow Lucifer knowing what they were giving up?
Question Dear Gramps, How would so many spirits (the 1/3 part) who were cast out and followed Lucifer so willing to walk out of the Pre-mortal life knowing they were giving up their eternal salvation Sugar Answer Dear Sugar, It is extremely...
What is the Church’s stance on exorcism?
Question I am wondering what the Church's stance is regarding exorcisms. Do they believe in possessions? If so, what is done about it? Michelle Answer Michelle, Because there are examples in Christ's time of possessions, the official stance of the...
Do Latter-day Saints worship Adam as a god?
Question Dear Gramps, Could you make any comments on the following: Brigham Young stated: Our father Adam came into the garden of Eden . . . and brought Eve, one of his wives. . . . He is our Father and our God. (Journal of Discourses, Volume I, page 50, 1854...
What discipline can one expect if violating the Law of Chastity? And for how long?
Question Dear Gramps, When an endowed priesthood holder violates the law of chastity before he is married, what church discipline is invoked and what is it based upon (severity, length of time, etc)? Kristi Answer Dear Kristi, The duties of a...
Why do we need a prophet if we can receive revelation on our own?
Question Gramps, Since we believe that God can speak to everyone individually through the spirit, why then would we need a prophet (Such as Russel M. Nelson)? What would God reveal to the Prophet that he could not tell me directly instead? My first guess is...
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