Do I need to forgive and forget when protecting my son against an abuser?
Question Gramps, My step father was abusive. I witnessed a lot of it, experienced some of it, and learned of his sexual abusive past through their fights. I never felt comfortable around him. They divorced when I was 9. My mom recently remarried him. She said...
After death, does the look of one’s spirit body change?
Question Gramps, When a person dies from this earth, does the look of their spirit body change? Do they appear the same age they die? Joan Answer Hi Joan, Thank you for your questions. I appreciate the opportunity to share with you some concepts...
How can I strengthen my faith and hope for forgiveness without talking to my Bishop?
Question Hi Gramps! I feel that I am so unworthy to receive faith. I believe that the Church is true. I am so scared that I won't feel anything when I pray that I just don't pray and ask the question I need. I am doubting God, and I hate to. I have committed...
Who did Alma receive his priesthood authority from?
Question Gramps, I can't seem to find in the Book Of Mormon where Alma receive his Priesthood authority from? I don't doubt he had it or our Heavenly Father wouldn't have let the work continue at the waters of Mormon. I wondering from whom he would have...
I just discovered my boyfriend is addicted to pornography. What am I in for?
Question Gramps, We have been dating for 14 months. He served a mission, attends the temple, has always been active. About 4 months into our relationship I discovered that he has an addiction to pornography. He is in frequent contact with our bishop to discuss...
How do I respond to others who don’t believe in the Bible literally?
Question Gramps, How do I respond to others who don't believe in the Bible literally. Don't most LDS members take the Bible literally as I do? Penelope Answer Hello Penelope, In our scripture, modern and ancient, the Lord continues to counsel his...
Should temple recommend interview questions be adjusted for women?
Question Gramps, Is it appropriate for a bishopric or stake presidency member to adjust the eighth temple recommend question to exclude "priesthood meetings" when interviewing sisters? I've interpreted this reference to include any standard meeting presided...
Is Satan able to mimic the Holy Ghost?
Question Gramps, Is Satan able to mimic the impressions, comfort and revelations given us by the Holy Ghost? Many thanks! Richard Answer Richard, This is a topic we should all look into. It strikes at the heart of testimony, and faith itself....
Is moderation in all things okay when it comes to the Word of Wisdom?
Question Gramps, My son is a 2nd year medical student with a young family and is active in the Church. He is beginning to buy the philosophy that moderation in all things is okay when it comes to the Word of Wisdom. He is being influenced by some of the...
Will my family still be together after death even if one falls away from the Church?
Question Gramps, If you are sealed to your family, but then one of your family falls away from the Church, will you all be together or will everyone be together but the fallen soul after death? Thanks. McKay Answer Dear McKay, You bring up an...
Is it okay to refuse to wear a hijab when attending a Muslim event?
Question Gramps, I've been seeing many non-Muslim women refusing to wear a Hijab when attending non-religious but Muslim sponsored events/meetings. Could refusing to wear the Hijab be considered the same as Daniel from the Old Testament's refusal to follow...
What is the Gift of Elijah?
Question Hi Gramps, I was wondering if you have ever heard of the gift of Elijah before? I know what the spirit of Elijah is but my patriarchal blessing says I have the gift of Elijah. Are the terms "gift" and "spirit" used interchangeably? Thanks in advance....
Can I use my husband’s priesthood to bless my child?
Question Gramps, I am a married but separated Sister in our church. We've been separated 5 years now, and my husband has a demanding on-call job and his own residence. I was handed a situation with one of our young daughters (we have 4 out of 9 still at home,...
Does the LDS Church have a position on left over embryos frozen from IVF?
Question Gramps, I am wondering what the church's position is on left over embryos that have been frozen from IVF. After years of infertility, I was finally able to conceive the most beautiful boy. However, we have several frozen embryos left. I am now 49 years...
Would a surgery app on my phone be considered pornography?
Question Gramps, I have a surgery app on my phone, due to the fact that I would like to become a surgeon when I am older, but it has certain surgeries that contain a nude male or female. Such as catheterization of a male or female's genitalia, but I do t know...
Why do artists portray Christ as white skinned?
Question Gramps, Almost all the pictures and illustrations I see show Jesus as white, usually blond with blue eyes. It is surely established that He was of Middle Eastern colouring and culture. So why is He not portrayed as such? Liz Answer Liz,...
In the bible it says Leah was hated and tender eyed. What does this mean?
Question Gramps, In Genesis it says, Leah (Jacob's wife), was hated and tender eyed. What does that mean? If Leah was hated, does that mean Jacob didn't love her? I'm just curious. My name is Leah and I am forming a complex about my name. Thanks Leah ...
What does ‘Judge not, that ye be not judged’ mean?
Question Gramps, What is the real meaning behind the Bible’s “Judge Not, That You Be Not Judged?.” Tracie Answer Dear Tracie, In my view this verse is more well known than virtually any other verse in the holy bible, including John 3:16, Acts...
Were parts of Isaiah written after his death?
Question Dear Gramps, In the Book of Mormon, Nephi and Jacob heavily quote Isaiah. However, modern Bible scholars hold that parts of Isaiah weren't actually written by the Old-Testament prophet, and maintain passages after Isaiah 40 were written after Nephi had...
Are glory, worship and praise all related when it pertains to Christ?
Question Gramps, I know you defined "glory" in a previous post, but how does it relate to "worship"?? I know we are taught that part of the difference between Christ's plan and Satan's plan is that Christ said to Heavenly Father, "and the glory be thine...
How can I understand the Book of Mormon and know it’s true?
Question Gramps, Hi. I'm struggling to understand the Book of Mormon and to believe it's true. Can you please help me? Kayla Answer Hi Kayla, Thank you for your question. It appears you have a sincere desire to truly "understand" the Book of...
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