Who are children sealed to in the case of several marriages and children of more than one marriage?
Question Gramps, In the case of several marriages and children of more than one marriage...who are the children sealed to? Do they go with the mother? Judy Answer Dear Judy, You initially asked a simple, direct question, which deserves a simple,...
Does experiencing trials give God the power to bless us?
Question Gramps, On my mission, I frequently saw a strange phenomenon; my companion and I would have no success for a week, then the next week would be filled with miracles. Or, we had a day with low numbers and the next day would yield high numbers. I am...
How could the temple endowment ceremony be restored if it was only hidden from the world?
Question Dear Gramps, Some sources state that the temple endowment ceremony was restored. However, Doctrine and Covenants 124:40-41 (if I am interpreting it correctly) states that the temple endowment ceremony was hidden from before the foundation of the...
Is fear a sign of being unprepared?
Question Gramps, The scriptures say “ If Ye are prepared, Ye shall not Fear.” Whenever I hear the news I experience anxiety and fear; but I also have an anxiety disorder. Up until I hear the latest headline, I usually feel like I’m doing well and the Lord is...
Can my husband receive revelation about my body?
Question Gramps, Can my husband receive revelation about my body? I ask because I was in the hospital, 5 hours before my baby was to be born. They wanted to do a C-Section. I KNEW with all my heart and mind that it was unnecessary. I made the decision and left...
Is it a sin to be married civilly due to temples being closed?
Question Dear Gramps, Hey, I live in México and I was planning on getting married in October 2020 but then the pandemic happened and we are all still in quarantine. For this reason, all of the temples are closed and the only one that’s open doesn’t accept...
I don’t have a testimony that the Book of Mormon is true. How can I teach others if I don’t know?
Question Gramps, I have read the Book of Mormon from cover to cover in preparation to serve a mission. I finished and I feel like I prayed with a real intent to know if it was true. Growing up in the Church I wanted an experience I could look back on to anchor...
How could someone have a remission of sins before Christ was born?
Question Gramps, When King Benjamin was speaking in Mosiah 4 verse 3 it reads that the Spirit of the Lord came upon the them and they were filled with joy, having received a remission of their sins. I just want to know how can they have remission of their sins...
Is it necessary to bless the food when eating out in a restaurant?
Question Hi Gramps, Is it necessary to say prayer/grace when dinning in a restaurant or cafe etc? Thank you. Elva Answer Hi Elva, A few years ago I answered a similar question but very briefly. Should we pray for food in a public setting? This...
What do we do when all political candidates running for an office are corrupt?
Question Gramps, The Church takes neutral ground regarding political parties, but tells us we should vote. What do we do when all candidate choices are corrupt. King Mosiah warned us that "if the time comes that the voice of the people doth choose iniquity,...
What is meant by “the morning of the first resurrection?”
Question Gramps, What is the meaning of “the morning of the first resurrection?" Turi Answer Dear Turi, In Alma 11:42-43, Amulek taught that in the resurrection “the death of Christ shall loose the bands of this temporal death, that all shall be...
Is a sealing done after a civil wedding considered a marriage or just a sealing?
Question Gramps, Traditionally, in the Church legal marriage and eternal sealing are performed in the temple, in the same ceremony. Alternatively, a couple can civilly marry outside the temple before being sealed in the temple in a separate ceremony after any...
As a teen, how can I deal with stress without resorting to pornography?
Question Gramps, I'm 14 years old. I guess I was never really taught that pornography was bad, cause I have always wanted to view it. But now that I have been for about a year... I know it as to stop, and I'd rather cut it off at an early age than have to deal...
Why can’t an engaged heterosexual couple have sex before marriage?
Question Gramps, What is the basis for the understanding that an engaged/betrothed heterosexual couple cannot make love prior to their wedding? Alexander Answer Alexander, 1. "Children are entitled to birth within the bonds of matrimony" -...
Are two required to administer the Sacrament?
Question Gramps, Does it take two to administer the sacrament? Carl Answer Carl, This is a common question that has only a partial answer, I'm afraid. As far as the actual blessing of the bread and water, we have the following guidance on...
Is there a specific way to repent?
Question Gramps, I have been thinking about all the things and ways I should be repenting. I want to know If there Is a specific way to repent or if we should give details about what we are repenting for? Like should we give specifics of our actions or just ask...
When Christ was on the earth, who did he receive the Priesthood from?
Question Gramps, When Christ was on the earth who did he receive the priesthood from? I do realize he was the Son of God But he too would of needed hands laid on him in this Physical world Just as Peter James and John Who were also involved in the creation...
How do I find out if the Lord loves me and wants to help me?
Question Gramps, Recently I've been struggling a lot with fears and having faith. I just don't feel I can get what The Lord has promised me in my patriarchal blessing and other things. I'm scared God doesn't really love me and won't help me become who he...
How supportive of the LGBTQ community can I be without crossing a line?
Question Hi Gramps, I understand and believe that God intended sex only between a man and a woman and I take no issue with this. I also know that God intended us to have free agency. I don't think its my place to even have an opinion on whether or not two...
Do you need to pay a fast offering every time you fast?
Question Gramps, Does fasting more than once in a month require a fast offering to be beneficial or valid before the Lord? I’m talking about fasting for health reasons to overcome a chronic disease or illness. Also, someone may feel a reason to fast for another...
Why doesn’t God want to dwell with us in the Celestial Kingdom?
Question Hi Gramps, I am an investigator to the Church, so I have a lot of questions. My main question is this. I understand the Plan of Salvation but why doesn’t Heavenly Father want to live with us in the Celestial Kingdom? Terrie-Anne Answer ...
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