I feel much anger towards our Heavenly Father for taking my loved one in death…what do I do?
Question Dear Gramps, I had a very close family member die. It was very hard and is still very hard to handle. This person gave me advice and unconditional love. I know that this person was a very good person, but I just don’t understand why Heavenly Father has...
Would the Fall have happened without Satan’s influence?
Question Gramps, Since the Fall was part of the plan, was Satan needed to carry it out (or even to speed it up) or would the fall eventually have happened without his (Satan's) influence? Xavier Answer Xavier, Thank you for your question. I also...
Why don’t the Apostles of today talk about their special experiences with the Savior as did the original Twelve?
Question Dear Gramps, The early apostles in Jesus’ day were outspoken in their belief of Jesus and his teachings. They recorded their special witnesses after his resurrection–(see acts of the apostles). Why is it that none of the current brethren talk about...
Why is it important that we do family history now?
Question Gramps, If all family history work will be completed in the millennium, why is it important that we do it now? Gene Answer Gene, Family history is so much more than just finding names and linking them to a chain of ancestors. Family...
Isn’t the power of God extremely limited if he does not have the power to create ex nihilo?
Question Dear Gramps, Hi My name is Sarah. I was on your website and was wondering if you could answer some questions I had. I’ve been studying Mormonism now for about 6 months (I am currently a Catholic) and really enjoy it but am confused by some of its...
How do you forgive someone when they have hurt you, betrayed you, so intimately and deeply?
Question Gramps, I am struggling to forgive my husband after he betrayed me in one of the most intimate ways possible: adultery. His adultery was through pornography and masturbation. I can only imagine how much greater my pain would be if he had been...
Does my past stay on my church records and disqualify me for future callings?
Question Gramps, At 18, my girlfriend and I had sex. We went to our separate bishops to repent, she was put on a short period of probation. I was disfellowshiped. I’m concerned my past “could” remain on Church records, and that the Church might disqualify me...
What makes profanity so profane?
Question Dear Gramps, I have a curiosity that has been bothering me for a while. What makes profanity so…well, so profane? If you look at the origin of most of these words we consider profane, they mean nothing other than the old Anglo-Saxon terms for common...
How are we to understand the predictions of the second coming of the Savior as recorded in the scriptures?
Question Dear Gramps, Good morning, and thank you in advance for your help. In reading the Doctrine & Covenants, how are we to understand the predictions of the second coming at the beginning of the 7th thousand years…particularly in light of the biblical...
Was the angel Gabriel a woman?
Question Dear Gramps My sister-in-law who is not a member of the Mormon Church asked me about archangels. In particular she wanted to know if Raphael and Jarameel were men or women. I found a site on the internet that said that Gabriel was a woman and I always...
Is it possible that I could be sealed in the temple to my deceased brother?
Question Dear Gramps, Hello, I am the only active member in my family and I was wondering if I could get sealed to my deceased brother in the temple without my parents. Joseph Answer Dear Joseph, What you are asking in an impossibility. Only two...
Did Laban update the records he had in his possession before Nephi and his brothers took them?
Question Hi Gramps Happy New Year! I just have a question regarding what I was reading today. It says here that the brass plates that Nephi took from Laban included records regarding the "commencement of the reign of a Zedekiah; and also many prophecies which...
What do the scriptures mean that say that the moon will turn to blood?
Question Gramps, In the last days I have heard it said ” the moon will turn to blood”. What does that mean and where can you find it in the scriptures? Carol Answer Dear Carol, The scripture that you refer to is found both in the New Testament and...
Chastity has so many definitions. How far can I go before it’s called “sinning”?
Question Dear Gramps, Chastity has so many definitions. How far can I go before it's called "sinning"? Clueless Answer Dear Clueless, It always amazes me when people ask these types of questions. It's as if they are asking how close can they go...
What does it mean to be a savior on Mt. Zion?
Question Dear Gramps, My patriarchal blessing says that I’ll be a savior upon Mt. Zion. What does it mean? Where do I get started? Someone Answer Dear Someone, Being a savior on Mt. Zion refers to those who act an a saving capacity for their...
How could we have always existed if we were born of heavenly parents?
Question Gramps, I know we were born to heavenly parents. But in Abraham, it also says that we have always existed. How are both possible? And I do know the song, “If You Could Hie to Kolob,” but it almost confuses me more. Help? Charla Answer ...
Will there be both agency and evil during the millennium?
Question Hi Gramps, As much as I have studied I am not able to get a clear answer on my question, which is-- During the millennium there will be no sickness, etc. Does that mean only for those born into the millennium or will those of us with physical problems...
I’m having a hard time coming up with an idea for a seminary devotional. Can you help?
Question Hi Gramps, So everyday in seminary one student gets the opportunity to give a quick devotional on whatever topic they want. I am having a hard time choosing a good devotional and am in need of some ideas. Delaney Answer Dear Delaney,...
If things are only going to get worse why should we even bother trying to make things better?
Question Dear Gramps, In the past I have always tried to do things to make life better for myself and those around me. But it really disheartens me hearing the Mormon Church leaders say that things are only going to get worse on earth. If this is true, then why...
Who announces who the new Prophet will be?
Question Gramps, I am puzzled that President Nelson is going to announce the next Prophet. Is that a standard common practice or is he going to announce someone else on Tuesday? My Bishop announced last Sunday that it was President Nelson our next...
What are the meanings of the different names of the Mormon Church?
Question Dear Gramps, I‘m a gospel doctrine teacher at my ward in the Mormon Church. Last Sunday I was asked by a member about the difference between the church names that we find in the scriptures. Please could you clarify the following denominations for our...
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