Do we pray to the Father and to the Son?
Question Dear Gramps, This is a something I've really been wondering about lately. When we pray, it is to Heavenly Father and in the name of Jesus Christ. We can feel the Holy Ghost and receive promptings, and we pray to Heavenly Father. I'm not sure if you'll...
What lineage do those of African descent come from?
Question Gramps, What patriarchal lineage do those of African descent come from? I thought they would be adopted into the lineage of Ephraim but I have found that is not the case. Do you know? Aurora Answer Dear Aurora, We can't just give a...
Why does Gramps have conflicting answers?
Question Hi Sir, I was looking up some of your past answers regarding animal sacrifices. In one response dated May 31, 2011, you stated, "First off, rest assured that blood sacrifice is not, nor will it ever come back. Christ has made it very clear throughout...
When the rich man asked Jesus questions, why didn’t He teach the first discussion?
Question Gramps, I've been studying the New Testament for years. On my mission, we'd talk of following Christ and his teachings as a way back to Heavenly Father. My question is when the rich man asked Jesus what to do to return back to Heavenly Father, why...
Will I have to be with my spouse for eternity if I don’t want to?
Question Gramps, I am LDS but have been married to a nonmember for over half of my life. He can be very verbally and emotionally abusive with me. He has been fighting cancer for over ten years which is just one of the reasons we are still married. I also...
Is it possible to know through the spirit where Christ is now?
Question Gramps, I want to know, if it's possible to know through the spirit where Christ is now and the process of His return. Where is he? Clay Answer Clay, You pose a very interesting question! I will first answer your question about knowing,...
How does the repentance process work for someone who has left a trail of heart ache?
Question Dear Gramps, This is such a painful question about adultery. I was wondering if a man commits adultery many times in his first marriage, and many times in his second, and many times in his third, and is excommunicated for it all, and once before was...
Who or what was Elias?
Question Gramps, I am having confusion about Elias. I know that Elias is a man who lived during the time of Abraham and nothing more is known about him. Elias is also a name given to prophets who prepared the way, such as John the Baptist. Elias, in the New...
Are LDS allowed to drink Verve energy drinks?
Question Gramps, Are LDS allowed to drink Verve energy/nutrition drinks? Rusty Answer Hi Rusty, Thank you for your question regarding energy/nutrition drinks. As I have thought about your question, several potential responses came to my mind,...
What does ‘praying in the spirit’ mean?
Question Dear Gramps, Could you please explain what "praying in the Spirit, with all our prayer and supplication" is that is mentioned in Ephesians 6:18? I see from other Christian sources that it means praying in tongues or "speaking with the tongue of...
Can my friend be forgiven for something in his past? Is it too late?
Question Gramps, I had a friend who when he was 9 and 10 touched a girl (only above the waist) when she was asleep. This only happened about 3-4 times. Now that he is 16 he has felt awful about it everyday and has no intention or feelings of doing it again. He...
Does not criticizing or finding fault with others apply during a political campaign?
Question Dear Gramps, The gospel of Jesus Christ teaches us not to criticize or find fault with others. Does that same standard apply during a political campaign? If a candidate has done something that would make them unfit or unworthy of office, do we not have...
If we lied to someone, must we ask that person for forgiveness?
Question Gramps, If a person who has been a liar stops lying and asks Heavenly Father for forgiveness but doesn't ask the person they lied to for forgiveness, are they forgiven? I know a person who is truly sorry and won't do it again but just can not tell the...
I’m having a faith crisis. What can I do to keep up my faith?
Question Gramps, I think I'm experiencing a faith crisis. This is very deeply alarming to me as I am serving my mission soon and have had a strong testimony in the past. How can I restore my faith? What do you suggest, in addition to regular prayer and...
Is pre-mortal life and the Spirit World in the same place in the presence of God?
Question Gramps, I just had an investigator ask me if the pre earth life and the spirit world are the same place. Are they are both supposed to be in the presence of God? Rachel Answer Dear Rachel, Congratulations on having an investigator confide...
What happens to those who commit or attempt suicide?
Question Gramps, I have been wondering what happens to those who commit suicide and what about those who attempt suicide and fail? I've lost a couple friends to suicide and have had a few friends attempt suicide. I just wondered what is done to help them? I've...
Is repentance something that is individual?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been studying the repentance process and was wondering, is repentance something that is individual? I have friends who committed similar sins and one received church penalties and the other did not. Does it just depend on the...
Should I pray silently?
Question Gramps, I read with great interest your answer to the question can Satan read our thoughts. Since the answer is no, but of course he can discern our thoughts from our actions. I got to thinking I should offer my prayers in silence so Satan does not...
Are the trees of life and knowledge two separate trees?
Question Gramps, So in the Garden of Eden, do you think that there are literally 2 separate trees being the tree of life and the tree of knowledge? Devin Answer Dear Devin, This is a good question as the the Lord does often use symbols to teach...
How can I feel at peace with my decision to euthanize a family pet?
Question Gramps, According to the Vet, a family pet (16 yr. dog) has maybe up to 60 days to live. The struggle towards natural death which could happen at any time with a heart murmur, fluid building in the lungs, and the body failing in several areas. Should...
What are the flying creatures that will come in the Last Days?
Question Gramps, A friend sent this to me today. What is it? He said there are scriptures that tell about these creatures. The Fairy-Excerpt from Watchers 10 Tracie Answer Dear Tracie, The video you asked about is a fraud. It purports to show the...
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