How can God sit in Heaven and witness so much abuse?
Question Dear Gramps, With all of the horrific abuse heaped upon animals and children by others, and the unspeakable pain suffered by them as a result, how can God sit in heaven and watch it all and not be moved with righteous indignation? Is this what we have...
If I get an answer to a prayer why doesn’t life go that direction?
Question Gramps, Sir, thank you for reading. The short of it is that I felt prompted suddenly to go to the temple and pray about a wonderful daughter of God. When I asked whether or not I should seek to marry her, I felt a growing anxiousness in me be swallowed by a...
Does the interpretation of dreams still exist on earth?
Question Gramps, Is the gift of interpretation of dreams still on the earth (like Joseph)? Is it as dispersed and common as things such as the gift of tongues, prophecy, etc? Are there specifically people called with the ability? I've a had a recurrring dream that...
Should I stay home with my child or go to work?
Question Hello Gramps! I would really appreciate your insight. I stay home with my 2-year-old daughter. My family of 4 lives with my aunt. We have quite a bit of debt and cannot afford a home of our own along with all of our debt payments. My husband will be...
In Luke, why was the Unjust Steward commended?
Question Gramps, Why is the unjust steward commended for his behavior in Luke 16? Lou Answer The parable of the Unjust Steward is among the most difficult parables to understand. For those in need of a refresher, it’s about an employee (i.e., the steward),...
What do Mormons believe about respecting animals?
Question Gramps, In my experience it seems that a lot of Mormons don't respect animals. When I was at BYU my roommates didn't respect them. Once a cat got into the apartment and before I could gently guide the cat outside a roommate of mine grabbed the cat by the...
Is God both our Father and Mother in Heaven?
Question Gramps, Forgive me for this question. I have many speculate that our Father in Heaven is our Mother in Heaven too. Can you please clarify this for me? I personally would rather have two separate parents. Thank you Marco Answer Marco, I think the most...
What are the third set of scriptures spoken of by Elder Neal A. Maxwell?
Question Gramps, What are we to understand from these words spoken by Elder Maxwell in his talk "God Will Yet Reveal" when he said, "We would not even know of the impending third witness for Christ except through the precious Book of Mormon, the second witness for...
Will we still have our tattoos when we are resurrected?
Question Gramps, My brother is a tattoo artist. He does it for a living. My mom doesn't like it though and therefore approaches him constantly about it. My brother's reaction is, "Mom don't worry, when we're resurrected, we're not going to have them anymore." I don't...
Does the Church not want thinkers?
Question Dear Gramps, I joined the church in 98, raised Evangelical, so Baptist, Methodist, Pentecostal, I feel like when I question something the answer is always the same . Pray and ask. I do and my answers are ask again. I feel like the church doesn't want...
I’m too ashamed to talk to my Bishop, but how can I stop my skinpicking?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been struggling with skinpicking (Dermatillomania) since 10 years. I feel so horrible about my picking that I have really low self-esteem. I know our bodies are temples and therefore holy, but I can't stop the urge to pick. Please...
Is saying “Oh my Lord” using His name in vain?
Question Gramps, Does saying "good Lord' or "Oh my Lord" count as using the Lord's name in vain? Marie Answer Marie, I believe it does. I avoid saying such things and have taught my children not to say them. What does it mean "to take the Lord's...
Did the Nephites and Lamanites have access to the gold plates?
Question Gramps, Is it true that the Nephites and Lamanites did not have access to the writings on the gold plates? The writings of their prophets? It is my understanding that they used only the brass plates for scripture references. Y Jordan Answer...
Will we, as Saints, ever have to flee to avoid being destroyed?
Question Hi Gramps, Since we live in the last days and there are alot of troubling things going on, I've noticed a pattern in the scriptures, Whenever things get too wicked and unsafe for God's people, He calls them out of that particular place. The Bible and...
What is the Mormon Church’ stance on the Mark of Cain?
Question Gramps, I've been told several times that the dark skinned people are descendants of Adam's son, Cain. Thus the 'Mark of Cain'. Moreover, in the Book of Mormon, the Lamanites who repented of their sins, their skins became lighter. What is the...
Why doesn’t the Mormon Church keep the Jewish Feast Days?
Question Dear Gramps, Why doesn't the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints keep the Jewish feast days? The Apostle Paul stated in Acts 18:21 that he had to keep the keep the feast that was coming to Jerusalem. In Acts 20:16, Paul is very adamant about...
How can I generate desire in my calling?
Question Dearest Gramps, I've currently serving in a tough responsibility in the church, and while I know exactly what it's worth for me, it's beginning to wear me down, and my desire to serve is fading. My question is simple: how do you generate desire? What...
Is the “Spirit of prophecy” and the “Gift of prophecy” the same thing?
Question Gramps, We know the "spirit of prophecy" is the testimony of Jesus. Is the "gift of prophesy" the same thing as the spirit of prophecy, or is there a difference? Amy Answer Amy, The spirit of prophecy and the gift of prophecy are...
Is baptism a requirement to receive a resurrected body?
Question Gramps, Will everyone who lived in mortality need the ordinance of baptism to be eligible to receive a resurrected body? Justin Answer Justin, Thanks for your question. The Bible, the Book of Mormon, and the Doctrine and Covenants...
How can I gain guilt?
Question Gramps, I have been struggling with a certain sin for a long time, and I have begun to not feel bad or sorrowful for sinning. I do my best to read the scriptures meaningfully, and I have a desire to overcome my sin. What can I do to gain godly sorrow...
How can I make my devotional in Seminary more memorable?
Question Dear Gramps, For seminary we have to give a devotional. I was assigned the topic "The Premortal Life" and I want to make my devotional memorable so that if the kids in my class are learning something and it's not just a 5 minute lesson that they hear...
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