Why isn’t food storage mentioned in General Conference anymore?
Question Gramps, Is storing a one year supply of food no longer suggested by the Church? Also, as conditions worsen in the USA and the world, the less is said about the present conditions in the General Conference talks. It is like the 800 pound gorilla in the...
Did we really have agency in the premortal life?
Question Gramps, Thanks for all the knowledge you share in your answers. I am wondering how effective can we consider our agency was in premortal life. I mean, how effective is our agency if we just needed to elect to choose or not the Father's plan ? Did we...
Why are male temple workers required to be clean shaven?
Question Gramps, I enjoy your column as I use it as a resource when I give talks. My question is, why are priesthood temple workers required to have clean shaven faces? When did this change, as most of the early prophets and male members had beards or...
Can Satan hear things in the temple?
Question Dear Gramps, Can Satan hear things that are talked about in the temple? Jayn Answer Jayn, I am unable to find any doctrinal declaration that Satan is not able to hear words spoken in the temple. I have heard temple patrons specify that...
How can these differences be reconciled?
Question Gramps, There is a song in our hymnal, “While of These Emblems We Partake,” ( #174) which states in verse three that “[t]he law was broken; Jesus died….” Christ himself told us, in both the New Testament and the Book of Mormon, that he did not come to...
Is home teaching still practiced?
Question Gramps, Is home teaching still practiced in the wards? Sandy Answer Sandy, Home teaching is a duty of the priesthood, from the time a person receives the office of a teacher and continues until the day they die. We have information from...
How can I comfort my friend?
Question Gramps, I read your answer to the guy who was worried about being an angel only. I have a friend who was sealed to her husband and has two kids. He was lost tragically in a car accident. She has had trouble dating LDS men, They do not wish to pursue...
Is in vitro fertilization for me?
Question Dear Gramps, I have a history of depression and have been taking medication since 2002. I also have a history of brain cancer and chemotherapy. This caused me to go into a peri-menopause state at 24 years old. I am now 40 and have accepted that I...
Why is it required to seal children to parents?
Question Gramps, Why is it required to seal children to parents? Reading in 3 Nephi 19:23 led me to more confusion as it sounds like they achieve the goal in temple sealings. Doesn’t this state that we are all sealed to the Godhead and each other according to...
What are some indicators that I have the Spirit with me?
Question Dear Gramps, If we partake of the Sacrament worthily, we are promised to have the Spirit with us. As I go throughout my day, what are some good indicators that I have the Spirit? Lance Answer Dear Lance, I've been known for a little...
Are there expectations of non member parents?
Question Our daughter is an LDS member and is getting married in a temple in December. In that we, her parents, are not members, what should we expect and what are the expectations the church has of us? I understand that we cannot go into the temple. Linda...
Should members read anti-Mormon literature?
Question Gramps, Why does the Church advise members to avoid anti-Mormon literature? Surely the truth can withstand examination. If I were a juror and the judge would not allow the prosecuting attorney a voice and insisted all the information I needed would...
How can I teach my children to make the right decisions regarding the Sabbath?
Question Dear Gramps, We moved to the UK, and my daughters have been training for a dance program for 3 months and we have just learned the program will be on a Sunday. Turns out virtually all sporting games, swim meets, competitions in general are held on...
Can there be more than one baptismal font in a temple?
Question Gramps, Can there be more than one baptismal font in a temple? I have been wondering this as of late because when I have been to the temple and have seen how busy it is, I wondered if there could be more than one baptismal font. SF Answer...
How should I proceed with my book club?
Question Gramps, I hold a Relief Society Book Club in San Diego, CA. I feel terrible because I recommended our group read Joseph Smith Rough Stone Rolling by Richard Lyman Bushman. I just finished reading it and I think it is likely to weaken testimonies of the...
Why was the Sabbath Day changed to Sunday?
Question Hi Gramps, My Mormon friend directed me to your website for answers. So I have had a look at the rich repository to many of my questions. I noted your answer in two similar questions to "Why was the Sabbath day changed from Saturday to Sunday?" and you...
In the pre-mortal life were we all the same skin color?
Question Gramps, Presently we are all of different races and skin color. In the pre-mortal life were we all the same skin color? Question by a youth. Celestial Answer Dear Celestial, I must first compliment your parents on their taste in...
Have the Three Nephites Communicated with our Current Prophet?
Question Gramps, Does our current prophet communicate with John and the Three Nephites? Chad Answer Chad, In 3 Nephi 28: 25-31 we are informed that the three Nephites are able to pray in the name of Jesus and reveal themselves unto who they may, or unto who...
How Can I Help My Brother?
Question Gramps, My brother had some unresolved sins before he went on his mission and as a result ended up getting sent home when he confessed to his mission president during his first transfer. While he was home he met with the bishop and the stake president on a...
How does “Twinkling” work?
Question Dear Gramps, This is kind of a weird question, but it's one that keeps floating around in my head so I thought I'd ask you about it. During the Millennium we believe people will be "twinkled" right? How do you suppose that will work with people who...
What does Slippery Treasure mean?
Question Gramps, In the Book of Mormon it mentions in several different places phrases (example Mormon 1:18) where the treasure or physical items became "slippery". What does slippery mean? Does it mean the items physically disappeared or did people steal them?...
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