Aug 2, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Scriptures
Question Dear Gramps In Patriarchal blessings, we are told to what Tribe of Israel we hail from, so that we can get an idea of what blessings we are promised. But there was never a blessing which didn’t have a corresponding duty or responsibility. I always...
Feb 23, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Obedience
Question Gramps, My husband and I have been activity working our food storage for over 10 years. A few days ago I reading thoughts of an LDS group on line, where I thought we might get ideas from other LDS members doing the same thing. I spent a couple hours...
Jan 8, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Sacrament
Question Gramps, We take the sacrament every Sunday. But if we have the priesthood (worthy holders) in our home, can we have the Sacrament as a family group as we meet and discuss scriptures? Sometimes that’s twice a week. Is there a rule prohibiting...
Jan 6, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Family Roots
Question Gramps, Hi. I want to know what the distinguishable factors, blessings and responsibilities are between being from the house of Ephraim and Joseph regarding patriarchal blessing Lineage? Mainly Joseph I don’t understand. If Joseph was split into...
Oct 22, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Doctrine
Question Gramps, I heard that it has been stated that some people have been told by their patriarch that they are not of Ephraim or Manasseh but of the tribe of Judah. There are other tribes, and I’ve heard that if one is being told to be of a certain...
Sep 24, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Doctrine
Question Gramps, My daughter came home from school recently and said that her seminary teacher told them if their patriarchal blessing said they would come forth on the morning of the first resurrection it meant they would be here for the millenium. Don’t...
Jul 11, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Prophets
Question Gramps, Why do we not have many prophets today like the days of old? I thought God was the same yesterday, today and forever? Hamani Answer Hamani, In short, we do. I think you’re confusing what a prophet is, as in “one who...
Jun 1, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Babies
Question Gramps, Is there a reason that some souls are chosen to be raised in affluent homes that can afford a high-level education and to parents that genuinely care about the child, and some into poverty, abuse, and suffering from the moment they exit the...
Jan 18, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, God
Question Dear Gramps, I have been struggling to trust God after finding out I can’t serve a mission due to mental health issues. I felt so strongly prepared, but then found out I cannot serve. How can I trust God has a plan for me? How can I trust in the...
Dec 23, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Blessings, Family Roots
Question Dear Gramps, My Patriarchal Blessing says I will receive my inherited blessings through Israel directly. And that I now have access to the blessings that Heavenly Father gave to father Abraham. I don’t understand. Also what are the blessings...