Can you help me with a Joseph Smith quote?
Question Gramps, Thanks for your wonderful site and work. As a boy I read a quote from Joseph given in answer to where God came from. He said something like." Was there ever a father who was not first a son..or a son who cannot become as his father?" I have...
Does a man have to be an apostle to be the next prophet?
Question Gramps, In the history of the Church since the days of Joseph Smith, the Lord has always seen that there were apostles ordained to take the place of the Church president when he passes away. My question to you is does a man have to be an apostle to...
Can you tell me what is meant by “seven times seventy” in Doctrine & Covenants 107:96?
Question Dear Gramps, Can you tell me what is meant by “seven times seventy” in Doctrine & Covenants 107:96? Nina Answer Dear Nina, In order to explain that phrase we need to look on both sides of verse 96. Here are the scriptures from D&C...
How can I avoid family members who think they can siphon my Priesthood power with Kabbalah and magic?
Question Dear Gramps, Someone thinks that they can use "kabbalah and magic" to siphon the power of the priesthood out of me. It was strange, but when they went to the bathroom and came back the presence of the Holy Ghost suddenly left. What do I do in these...
Why can’t my unborn child be sealed to its father instead of my ex husband that I am still sealed to?
Question Gramps, I am still sealed to my ex. I have since remarried. We were told by our Stake President that we can't be sealed till we have been married for 5 years, which will be up in about 1 1/2 years. I am pregnant now and it's really upsetting that our...
Is there anything I can do about those who use social media to spread false info about the Church?
Question Dear Gramps, I often see on social media people spreading false rumors about the church or extrapolating true things about the church and it makes me feel uneasy. Is there anything I can do to help them? Trevor Answer Dear Trevor, All of...
Are Priesthood blessings to be used only as a last resort?
Question Gramps, My husband and his brother are extremely reluctant to give blessings to sick family. They see it as a last resort while my sister-in-law and I see it as a line of defense for times when you’ve done what you can at home but going to the doctor...
How can we be eternally happy like God if even He weeps?
Question Dear Gramps, We are taught that we can dwell with God, become like Him, and be eternally happy. I don't understand how He and we can be free from sorrow--and, thus, experience happiness eternally--if God Himself weeps because of the disobedience of...
Was Jesus 2 years old when visited by the wise men?
Question Gramps, The Magi visited Jesus when he was two years old. How did this come about? Geoffrey Answer Geoffrey, The primary source of information regarding the visit of the wise men is found in the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew 2:1-12...
How did Santa become a part of Christmas?
Question Dear Gramps, If Christmas is about the birth of Jesus, where did Santa come from? Chris Answer Dear Chris, Yes, Christmas is about the birth of Jesus. It wasn’t until 325 years after his birth that the Roman Emperor made all the people...
Why isn’t what is said in the Book of Mormon part of the Church rules?
Question Gramps, Can you explain what 3 Nephi 12:31-32 means and why it is not part of the Church rules? David Answer David, You have two questions. Let me address each of them in turn. What does this passage mean? What it means is that unless...
How can I friend and speak to someone who doesn’t speak the same language?
Question Gramps, There’s a kid in my grade who came from a Spanish speaking country to the U.S. He Is very lonely and barely speaks English. In fact, I’ve never heard him speak English only Spanish. I am currently learning Spanish but struggle to muster the...
Could you tell me which verses in the KJV of the Bible have been translated correctly?
Question Gramps, Please tell me which verses in the KJV have been translated correctly so that I am not confused..? Ezek27 Answer Dear Ezek27, Perhaps it would be easier to tell you which verses in the KJV have not been translated correctly. Since...
Does God know the choices I will make before I make them?
Question Gramps, Does God know what choices I will make long before I make them? Does he already know my complete life and the choices I will make in the future? Greg Answer Greg, In our Book of Mormon we can read the following verse of scripture,...
What justification was there to seal Jane Manning James to the Smith family?
Question Gramps, What scriptural justification was there for them to seal Jane Manning James to the Smith family as an eternal servant? I find this very troubling. Matt Answer Matt, I can understanding why you might find this troubling, and...
Why was death justifiable in Alma 51?
Question Gramps, Why was it justifiable in Alma 51 for the freemen to put to death the kingmen? Unlike the story of Nephi They don't seem to have received a commandment from the Lord to do so. If it was not justifiable why doesn't it say so? Paige ...
Divorce or not? Can someone fall in their exalted state?
Question Gramps, I'm just starting my investigation into becoming a Mormon. I am separated from my Church of England wife some 5 or 7 years now. I only stayed within that marriage and the Church of England because of the oath I swore unto God to love my wife...
What do dreams about flying mean?
Question Gramps, Quite often I have dreams of flying. I believe in dreams. Sadly, a number of church leaders do not put much stock in dreams. I can name Bishops and Stake Presidents that have scoffed about dreams. So, probably the most recurring dreams that I...
Do I need to do temple work for my babies who died shortly after birth?
Question Gramps, I gave birth to twin babies 3 years ago. They were both born alive but lived for less than two hours before returning to their Heavenly Father. Please help me understand whether or not I need to do temple work for them. Baptisms? Endowments?...
Are answers to prayer conditional on someone else also asking for me?
Question Gramps, I've been thinking about the line from the Bible Dictionary, "The object of prayer is ... to secure for ourselves and for others blessings that ... are made conditional on our asking for them." Often in Church, we ask for group prayers or...
Reading about the Freemason’s handshake has caused great doubt of my faith. Can you help or explain?
Question Gramps I've been a member of the Church over 13 years now. I've had some spiritual experiences happen that have had a profound effect on me. Today i was reading about the freemasons handshake.which is exactly the same as the Mormon handshake. It...
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