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...
What is the meaning of Matthew 9:36-37?
Question Gramps, Could you please explain to me the verses 36 and 37 of Matthew Chapter 9? Why did Jesus say those words and how does it match with the questions asked by people about fasting? kwrwmdao Answer Dear kwrwmdao, Thank you for your...
When doing family history, should we pursue an adopted line or a biological line?
Question Gramps, My wife was adopted and does not have her biological parent's info. She would like to work on her family history; should we search for her biological parent's info, or do the work on her adopted family's line? Thanks. Derek Answer ...
If a woman broke the Law of Chastity, can she still wear a veil during a marriage ceremony?
Question Hi Gramps, If a woman broke the law of chastity and she has repented and become faithful and even served a fulltime mission, can she still wear the "wedding veil"to cover her hair and face as symbol of purity and virginity on her wedding day? Jeziah...
Was Lucifer a musician in the pre-existence?
Question Hello Gramps, I have come across several articles written by Evangelical Christians that claim Lucifer was a music minister in the pre-existence. Many articles refer to Ezekiel chapter 28 as proof. I have not found any mention of this in LDS...
What is known about the Adamic language?
Question Dear Gramps, What do you know about the Adamic language? Is it the same as Hebrew? I have Jewish friends who say they are one and the same, but I thought the Adamic language was no longer on earth today. I'm interested in your thoughts. Thank you!...
Was plural marriage practiced during Adam’s time?
Question Gramps, The posterity of Adam lived for hundreds of years and they begat many sons and daughters. So. was plural marriage practiced at this time? Thank you William Answer Dear William, Prior to Abraham, we only have one recorded...
Is Reiki a tool that Satan uses?
Question Gramps, I was talking to my brother and learned his wife is becoming a Reiki Master. She's a massage therapist and working to become a psychologist. She seems to think this will help her career and raising their child. I feel it is witchcraft. When...
Is philosophy good or bad?
Question Dear gramps, What is the Church's stance on philosophy? Do they discourage it? If so why? Is philosophy good or bad? Will Answer Dear Will, Throughout history some of the greatest philosophers have been outspoken Christians. St. Augustine...
Is vaping against the Word of Wisdom?
Question Hi Gramps, Vaping is becoming pretty popular. I was just wondering since it is different from smoking. can LDS people do that? I'm guessing no but just wondering. D Answer Dear D, As active LDS, we can often times get caught up in...
Can Satan see what we are thinking?
Question Gramps, I know Satan and his minions can put thoughts in our minds but can he see what we are thinking? Arlin Answer Arlin, We are told that our thoughts can only be truly discerned through the Spirit. Yea, I tell thee, that thou mayest...
Is traditional prayer the only valid form of communication with Heavenly Father?
Question Dear Gramps, is 'praying traditionally' the only form of valid communication to our Heavenly Father? As in starting with 'Dear Heavenly Father...' and ending with '...in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen'. Sometimes when things happen in my life, I will...
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