Why do we sing Come, Come Ye Saints if the scriptures warn us about saying all is well?
Question Gramps, I know we can, otherwise the First Presidency and the 12 wouldn't keep the hymn "Come, Come ye Saints" in the hymn book. But many times in the scriptures it explicitly says to not say "all is well". I just want to know how this is explained....
Is it okay to say “Oh my gosh” or is that taking the Lord’s name in vain?
Question Gramps, Is it okay to say "Oh my gosh" or is that taking the Lord's name in vain? Kelly Answer Kelly, Kelly, I am going to give you an answer you are probably not expecting. Although words like fetch, heck, gosh, even darn and dang are...
Is abstaining from fasting due to medical reasons a lack of faith?
Question Gramps, I have read many questions and comments in various forums including lds.org, and have yet to find someone else having the same thought about fasting that I have. Is the idea of refraining from fasting all together or partial abstaining,...
What if my personal revelation doesn’t match that of my husband’s?
Question Gramps, My husband and I have been married for many years. We have 5 children and I have felt for quite some time that we need to add to our family. My husband does not feel the same. I have prayed with much sincerity to know my Heavenly Father's...
Why are we not encouraged to pray for those in the spirit world?
Question Gramps, Why are we not encouraged to pray for those in the spirit world? Whenever someone passes away, we are always encouraged to pray for the family, but we are never told to pray for those who have passed on to make the right choices in the spirit...
Must I keep a promise of torturing myself?
Question Gramps, A while back I made a promise to God that I would stop falling asleep when I wake up in the mornings so as to spend that time more productively by reading scriptures, etc. However, after breaking this promise for the fourth or fifth time, I...
Are modern day prophets set apart and if so, how?
Question Gramps, How are modern day prophets set apart? I know that each member of the First Presidency and members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles hold all the keys, but only the prophet can exercise all priesthood keys. So, when the current prophet dies...
Is not speaking in Sacrament Meeting a breach of gospel life?
Question Gramps, If a priesthood holder (high priest), Temple recommend holder and family man has a long standing dislike for giving Sacrament talks and says no when asked to talk; is that a serious breach of gospel life? Kim Answer Dear Kim, I've...
Is saying Jesus Christ in our prayers sometimes saying His name in vain?
Question Dear Gramps, Lately I've noticed my friends slip into little "catchphrases" which they commonly say in prayers. It's fine if they genuinely mean what they say, but sometimes I feel as though they're just saying it as filler. I've also noticed them...
Is there significance in the napkin at Christ’s burial being folded?
Question Gramps, I just read the part in the Bible where Jesus' clothes were found by Peter and the napkin was laid separate from the rest of the clothes. I went on line and it appears that it is a Christian belief that this was part of a Jewish tradition to...
Will the 2 witnesses killed in Jerusalem be apostles from the LDS Church?
Question Gramps, As we know, two 'witnesses' will be killed in Jerusalem. Many have supposed these two witnesses will be apostles (members of the first presidency or quorum of the twelve). Have there been any talks regarding these two witnesses? Are they going...
What does ‘tongues of angels’ mean?
Question Gramps, What does tongues of angels mean? Betty Answer Betty, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland gave a most moving talk in General Conference regarding this subject in 2007 (The Tongue of Angels). In this talk he states: "So, brothers and...
How much emergency preparedness is enough?
Question Dear Gramps, My husband is serving as a Bishop. We continue to have disagreements over emergency preparedness. He says all we need to do is to follow what the church website says and the living Prophet and Apostles. I have shown him quotes from...
Is it wrong to reply to those on the internet who attack the church?
Question Hi Gramps, Quick question. I hope you will answer. Is it wrong to reply to those on the internet who attack the church? More and more attacks are directed against the church each day, especially online. It saddens me to hear such ugly attacks...
Was the flood a form of baptism for the earth?
Question Dear Gramps I've had this question for a long time. Was the flood a form of baptism for the earth? And if so, is there any scriptural and/or modern day revelation that suggests so? John Answer Dear John, Yes, you are correct,...
Are there scriptures that justify slavery?
Question Gramps, A person recently informed me that slavery was allowed by scripture. I knew it was an existing practice in the societies thereabouts. I knew that there were people who tried to justify slavery by the scriptures, but am not aware of where...
Did I do something terrible in the premortal world?
Question Gramps, Does our life in the premortal world determine our family? I was raised by a single mother and never met my father. There has been abuse in my family for several generations. I was not able to become pregnant. My temple marriage ended in...
Is eating foods that trigger allergies breaking the Word of Wisdom?
Question Hi Gramps, This may seem like a petty question, but it's something that's been bothering me. I have a number of (non fatal) food allergies, involving items not referred to in D&C 89 (eg dairy products). I know the Word of Wisdom's intention is to...
Why was so much written down in the early days of the Mormon Church?
Question Gramps, Throughout my studies I feel like there was A LOT of doctrine, thoughts, life stories, and other things written down during the church's early years. I know there was also a lot not written down. Did everyone back then just write so much? And...
Is God’s real name Elohim?
Question Gramps, Is Gods real name Elohim? Kori Answer Dear Kori, Elohim is a word that we Latter-day Saints use to refer to God the Father. If that's how one defines a name, then it can certainly be considered a name. But beyond that, we don't...
Who was the father of the 1st King Mosiah?
Question Gramps, Who was the father of King Mosiah? There doesn't seem to be a patriarchal link. I'm referring to the first King Mosiah, not his grandson, a subsequent king. Floyd Answer Floyd, We know very little about the kings of the Nephites...
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