How can I be a good example to my younger roommates?
Question Hi Gramps, Right now I'm struggling with some of my younger roommates in Provo. They are really struggling to see the importance of the gospel in and doing some pretty immature stuff. Sometimes I get really frustrated with them, but I remember that I...
Are we meant to pray to God or to Jesus?
Question Hi Gramps, Are we meant to pray God or to Jesus? The Bible states the only way to God is through Jesus. If we're to pray to Jesus, it doesn't make sense to pray to Jesus and then conclude the prayer with (in Jesus name). Thanks. Chris Answer...
Did God create Lucifer to fall?
Question Gramps, Lehi in The Book Of Mormon explains to us that there must be opposition in all things. That there must be righteous influence as well as wicked influence. I know we all had agency in the pre-mortal realm and we still do on this earth. ...
Why is the Church so secretive about our Heavenly Mother?
Question Gramps, I don't understand why the Church is so secretive about our Heavenly Mother. Without her, we would not even exist and the entire Plan of Salvation would make no sense. I have been a church member my whole life and have never heard Her mentioned...
Are those in the spirit world conscious of time passing?
Question Gramps, Are those who are waiting in the spirit world conscious of time passing? Several people have told me they don't do temple work because it will all be done in the millennium. It seems to me like they would be waiting for us to do the work so...
Is it wrong to break the bread after the Sacrament prayer is offered?
Question Gramps, Is it wrong to break the bread after the Sacramental prayer is offered, rather than doing it before? Steven Answer Steven, No, there isn't anything wrong per se. But that is the pattern we have used in the Church. And there is a...
Is being wealthy incompatible with scripture?
Question Gramps, As I understand it, the Bible is very clear that we should be either giving away our possessions to the poor or sharing them. There are so many desperately poor people right under our noses but lots of very wealthy people too. Yes, some of them...
If women have to wear veils in the temple, will we have to in the afterlife?
Question Gramps, There are many examples in the scriptures of men being witnesses and of seeing Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. I'm not a knowledgeable person and I have a simple testimony, but I feel that women are second class citizens in this church. Are...
Why do we celebrate Christmas and Easter in the Lord’s Church?
Question Gramps, Considering the pagan origins of Christmas, or Easter for that matter, why do we celebrate them in the Lord's Church? Does it matter that it has changed? Have the Brethren ever made a statement of some kind that showed the Lord's approval and...
What day of the week was Christ born on?
Question Gramps, I am wondering if you know of anywhere that states what day of the week Christ was born? I thought I had heard a quote that He was born on a Sunday, resurrected on a Sunday and that He would come again on a Sunday. But I can't seem to find it....
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...
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