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...
Why have modern Jews stopped sacrificial offerings as in days of old?
Question Gramps, In Israel of old, they offered sacrifices symbolic of God’s sacrificing his perfect Lamb. Since the crucifixion of Christ, that has become unnecessary and essentially replaced with the sacrament. If the modern day Jews do not believe that...
How can an illegal alien qualify for a temple recommend?
Question Gramps, How can an illegal alien qualify for a temple recommend if they are not "honest in their dealings with their fellowmen?" They do not "obey, honor and sustain the law;" and are not "honest and true" as directed in the recommend questions and...
How can I help my friend help her husband to believe again in the Latter-day Prophets of the Mormon Church?
Question Dear Gramps, I have a dear friend whose husband of two years (a recent convert just before their engagement) has turned against the Mormon Church and no longer believes… in particular in Latter-day prophets. Much of this stems from things he feels the...
Do I have to be with my parents in the eternities?
Question Gramps, I left the church a few years ago. I'm uncertain what is true, but just in case this is I don't want to end up with my parents in the next life. They both have remarried and been sealed to their partners, but my mom has just told me she doesn't...
Will I be asked to leave my calling?
Question Gramps, I am the president of the Deacons Quorum. I recently had a slip up and watched some immodest pictures of women. None of them were naked but I feel terrible. I'm going to talk to my bishop. Do you think i will be asked to leave my...
Is divorce the right thing to do over money?
Question Gramps, My husband and I have been married for 18 years, we were sealed 3 and 1/2 years ago. My husband has an addiction problem, it’s like he’s addicted to having an addiction. For 18 years we have barely scraped by, robbing peter to pay Paul, I have...
Will we be of different races in the hereafter?
Question Gramps, When we are resurrected and after the winding down of the judgment will there still be different races and nationalities or will everyone be one race? What is the purpose of different races since we all are the children of Heavenly Father? If...
If the story of the 3 Nephites is true, then doesn’t it mean that the LDS Church is false?
Question Gramps, The Book of Mormon talks about the 3 Nephites and how they are still roaming the earth today teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. If this is the case, then the church was never lost so the Church would not need to be restored by Joseph Smith,...
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