How can I preserve a friendship while he is on a mission?
Question Gramps, My best friend is serving an LDS mission across the US. I am going to miss him dearly. Can you please lend some tips on how I can help preserve our friendship as I won't see him for 2 years? Jon Answer Dear Jon, Friendships are...
Did Laman and Lemuel really love their family?
Question Gramps, I know we have lots of reasons why Laman and Lemuel didn't want to go with their family into the wilderness, and we have lots of evidence to prove that they at times tried to not go or to head back. My question is why they ended up going? They...
Should I ponder upon the deep doctrines of the Church?
Question Dear Gramps, I am incredibly interested in deep doctrine. Things like Kolob, Theology, and other things intrigue my mind. I have been told by several church leaders that it is not good to think about things like that. I know I can't ever really...
Is it true that marriage is not allowed for the eternities per the Bible?
Question Gramps, My wife is a non member and has been taking lessons for 14 years. She said marriage is not allowed according to the bible. The elders and bishop were over this evening and none of us had an answer. Where in the Bible or Book of Mormon does it...
Doesn’t the atonement provide forgiveness for all sins in this world?
Question Gramps, I'm confused about D&C 84:41. It reads: 41 But whoso breaketh this covenant after he hath received it, and altogether turneth therefrom, shall not have forgiveness of sins in this world nor in the world to come. My question is: Doesn't the...
Should women work out of the home only when necessary?
Question Gramps, I just read your article regarding women in the work place. I understand it. But.... what if your children are in school your husband makes a good living and you don't want to be in the work place but your husband wants you there to be ale to...
Was Nephi a Jew?
Question Gramps, If Nephi was a Jew he was under the Law of Moses. When did the Law of Moses get replaced with the doctrine of Christ and replace sacrifice with baptism? In the Bible the Levites were baptizing. When did this start? I'm confused. I thought it...
Should we stand up against the war on Christians?
Question Gramps, I am deeply disturbed by the war on Christians in America. Most recently the baker facing jail time if he doesn't bake a cake for a gay couple. This is a private business for goodness sakes. Also the removal of the cross in San Diego at the war...
Will I come under condemnation if I retire?
Question Dear Gramps, President Kimball made the following statement in the Welfare Session of the October 1977 General Conference: “No true Latter-day Saint, while physically or emotionally able will voluntarily shift the burden of his own or his family’s...
What sins will keep us from gaining exaltation?
Question Hi Gramps, Are there any sins that, even if repented of, will keep us from gaining exhaltation? I believe murder might be one of those sins but are there any others? Thank you for your insight. Anonymous Answer Anonymous, In answer to...
Who is the artist of the painting in a previous article?
Question Gramps, Your article posted on July 30, 2013, about the Garden of Gethsemane contained a picture of the Savior in the Garden. Can you tell me more about the source of that picture? Your help is greatly appreciated!! Rand Answer Rand,...
Is tithing really considered “fire insurance?”
Question Gramps, My son, whom I love very much is not active in the church. He has a wife that is anti-Mormon, and they have 3 children. The oldest child just turned 13 years old. The lesson in Relief Society was about tithing. Not far into the lesson she asked...
Aren’t we just convincing ourselves that our religion is true?
Question Gramps, I have a friend who feels that people of all religions want their religion to be true so badly that they convince themselves that their religion is true. He feels that any spirit or power felt by an individual is caused by a strong internal...
Should the Church be disavowing all racism?
Question Gramps, Recently, there was a news article stating that the church "disavows" all racism in the history of the church. Here is the link on which I read it: Race and Priesthood: LDS Church Statement Reaction | KUTV.com. I personally feel like this is a...
What is meant by the “washing of the feet” if rejected?
Question Gramps, In D&C 84:87-97 with emphasis on verse 92. "...cleanse your feet even with water, pure water, whether in heat or cold...." Do missionaries carry this "pure water" with them or how do they accomplish this? In our Bible belt region of the...
Isn’t everyone a child of God?
Question Gramps, It is my understanding that everyone is a child of God. I also hear about becoming a child of God. I don't quite understand. I thought that we were already children of God. Gale Answer Gale, Thank you for taking the opportunity to...
Why will Christ’s robe be red when He comes again?
Question Gramps, In Sunday School the question was asked why Jesus would return in a robe of red and not white. No one had the exact answer. I found scriptures about this but still do not understand. Can you explain this? Thank You! Nancy Answer ...
Why doesn’t the Church just come out and say it’s okay to drink coffee?
Question Why doesn't the Church just come out and say it's okay to drink coffee? They beat around the bush about caffeine drinks and hot drinks.. Steve Answer Steve, Because it has been revealed and interpreted that Latter-day Saints are to avoid putting...
How can I be more effective in helping those in need?
Question Dear Gramps, I am fourteen years old and a freshman in high school. Last year I started handing out a little card at school with something spiritual and/or uplifting on it. For example, "Choose righteousness and happiness no matter what your...
Should members stay away from multilevel marketing companies?
Question Gramps, A lot of those companies are based out of Utah. My question is are those considered to be get rich quick schemes? I have been approached on a few different occasions by members of the church and I just don't know what to think. Sometimes I will...
Should LDS parents attend the same sex wedding of their children?
Question Dear Gramps, Should LDS parents attend the same-sex wedding of their gay children? What if they were having a heterosexual wedding in a Satanic church? Where does one draw the line in their children’s unacceptable conduct? How would one give their...
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