Is mortality really essential to God’s plan if those who die before age of accountability go straight to heaven?
Question Gramps, Those who die before the age of accountability make up a significant percentage of God's children. They go straight to Heaven without the struggle, challenge or refinement of mortality. To me this seems to imply one the following. A. Mortality...
What is the abomination of desolation?
Question Gramps, I want to know what is meant when they talk about the great abomination of desolation. What does it mean? Diane Answer Diane, This is information directly from the Church Website which can also be found in our LDS Bible...
Is it better to marry outside of the temple than to wait for a temple marriage that may never happen?
Question Hi Gramps, LDS women are counseled not to marry outside the covenant, but wouldn't it be better to marry a good man outside the covenant and raise good kids in the Gospel than to wait around for a temple marriage that may never be presented to her,...
Temple recommend? Serve another mission? Garments in other colors?
Question Gramps, For many years now I've been denied attending the temple which has caused a lot of anger towards the church. It's been a childhood goal to go thru with my kids and husband. I've missed the opportunity taking 3 kids now. 3 are still eft in the...
Can my less active sons assist with giving me a Priesthood blessing?
Question Gramps, Is it appropriate for me to ask my two less active Melchizedek Priesthood holding sons to stand in the circle while my active son-in-law and another active elder anoint and bless me prior to eye surgery? Lory Answer Lory, You can...
Will something in my past affect my mission worthiness?
Question Gramps, I am preparing to serve a mission and have concerns about the interview questions. As a child I was molested by someone really close in age. Because I didn’t know any better i did the same to others. However, this behavior was mentally damaging...
Will my best effort be good enough?
Question Gramps, I suffer from debilitating anxiety and depression. I especially suffer social anxiety, which causes me to have panic attacks in social situations, especially at church. I try to go to Sacrament Meeting when I can, but have to leave because of...
What is required to go to heaven?
Question Gramps, Hi. I’m 12 years old. I just want to know what I can do to go to heaven? Or what is required to go? Thank you! Caydence Answer Hello Caydence! I have a friend, who had the same questions when she was about your age...she's now a...
Can the 3 Nephites and John the Beloved come and go across the veil?
Question Gramps, Being translated beings means the 3 Nephites are here on earth today as well as John the beloved. Can they come and go across the veil? Natalie Answer Hello Natalie, When I read your question, I discussed this answer...
Why doesn’t God help kids who are being abused?
Question Gramps, My son is an alcoholic. He drinks so much that he blacks out and mentally and spiritually abuses his children. This has been going on for 15 years. My grandkids stopped praying because they said God has not helped them. They have prayed for...
Why am I doubting?
Question Gramps, I have been praying about a particular subject and as I’m praying I feel as though the spirit is strongly saying something but what he’s saying doesn’t make sense to me. Then the other day I was talking with a friend about something closely...
What are modern day prophets?
Question Gramps, What are modern day prophets? Catalino Answer Dear Catalino, The Lord communicates with us his children in different ways. He will speak to us personally, through the Holy Ghost, for matters that are personal, or pertaining to...
If the LDS Church doesn’t believe in same sex marriages, why is Family Search recognizing them?
Question Gramps, If God does not recognize same-sex marriage, then why should his database recognize it? William Answer William, Throughout the ages, God's children have had questions, you are not alone in that. Questions are good. Much (perhaps...
Does God have more than one wife and who did Lehi’s daughters marry?
Question Hi Gramps, Like many LDS women, I struggle with the thought of plural marriage in the afterlife. Our new Prophet, President Nelson has two temple sealings, along with President Oaks. We don't know much about our Heavenly Mother. My question is do you...
How can I trust God when he doesn’t answer my prayers?
Question Gramps, How can I trust God when He doesn't answer a prayer when I really need it and have faith? Kathe Answer Dear Kathe, This really touches my heart strings on a personal level because I have a dear friend (who I will call BOB - not...
Can we be forgiven of murder in this life?
Question Gramps, In your response to the question under the title 'Forgiveness' Alison asks a question about murder. In your response you said that we cannot be forgiven in this life for murder. I've heard conflicting opinions on this subject. Do you know if...
Is “God” of the Old Testament the same as Jesus of the New Testament?
Question Dear Gramps, Is “God” of the Old Testament the same as Jesus of the New Testament? Lisa Answer Dear Lisa, There are three members of the Godhead–God, the Father, who is called by the Hebrews, Eloheim; Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son...
Eternity with an abusive spouse and sealing to unmarried parents?
Question Gramps, I happen to know someone who is very much involved with family history and doing work for her ancestors. She never knew her father. Both her parents have passed away. During their lives her father married another woman and her mother married...
The spirit remains after death?
Question Gramps, I was my mother's caregiver for many years and my family was privileged to be with her as she crossed through the veil. It was an experience that affirmed my testimony of everything the Gospel teaches in regards to the hereafter. With this in...
My husband asks questions regarding signseeking or something like it all the time but won’t listen to answers. What can I do?
Question My husband would eat this website for Thanksgiving. He used to ask me questions like this all the time, being a convert and having spent more time inactive or anti than active. He loves to find things like your questions about fire newts, seer stones,...
Why do those of us who have been excommunicated feel we are a low priority?
Question Dear Gramps, I have a question that I am not sure there is an answer for, in fact it may not be so much a question, but rather some frustration. My wife and I were excommunicated about 18 months ago. We have struggled ever since to return to the...
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