Question   Gramps, I am questioning the use of certain English terms the Church has introduced in areas where members speak another language. An example of that is the word "garment" which we, speakers of Spanish, use. "Vestidura" is the term used in Exodus 28:4....

Question   Gramps, My patriarchal blessing says that I have spiritual talents.  What is a spiritual talent and how does it differ from a physical talent? Becky Answer   Becky, Thank you for asking such an interesting question.  I’m going to rephrase it a...

Question   Gramps, My wife is taking online college courses from Brigham Young University and recently told me that they teach evolution theories.  She wondered why the Church doesn't teach it. Are there non LDS professors at the college teaching this doctrine,...

Question   Gramps, Who is writing the history of the Church today?  Nephi kept a record of the proceedings, of wars and nations, etc.  Who is doing that today?  Can we see it?  (General Conference, church magazines are not history) I know there is a church...

Question   Gramps, Is the Veil of Forgetfulness that was placed upon us when we were born into this world still in place upon those who have died and are in the Spirit World?  I assume that it will definitely be removed after the resurrection, but what about...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....