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		<title>Thrust in Your Sickle</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Gramps,
In D&#38;C 33:verse 7 what does thrust in your sickle mean and
in verse 9 laden with sheaves upon your back.
Tana
Dear Tana,
During His ministry here in mortality, the Lord used parables or stories to teach the people.   There are several reasons why He did this.  In the Bible Dictionary it states:  &#8220;We learn the reason [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.askgramps.org/thrust-in-your-sickle/</link>
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		<title>Lamech Killed to Protect Satan&#8217;s Secret Society</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Gramps,
I am a little confused as to who Lamech was in the Old Testament. I know that there are two different people in the Old Testament named Lamech; one through the lineage of Seth, the other through that of Cain. If I am not mistaken, the Lamech that was a descendant of Cain was also a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.askgramps.org/lamech-killed-to-protect-satans-secret-society/</link>
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		<title>Cureloms and Cumoms, Curious Animals of The Book of Mormon</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello Gramps,
I was studying this morning and I read about something that was
interesting to me, though not terrible important.  What are Cureloms
and cummoms?  Its in Ether chapter 9 verse 19.  I know they were
animals, but I was wondering if there is anything further known about
them?  Like what language the Jaradites were using. I see similarities
in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.askgramps.org/cureloms-and-cumoms-curious-animals-of-the-book-of-mormon/</link>
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		<title>Waiting for That Missionary</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Gramps,
I am in love. Crazy in love with my soul mate. He is mormon, and in a
weeks time, I will be as well (for my own personal sake). We both have
every single intention of getting married&#8230;as soon as he comes back
from his mission. I have no doubts I will be faithful to him and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.askgramps.org/waiting-for-that-missionary/</link>
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		<title>Service of Full Time Missionaries</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Gramps,
When did the church first start sending out 19-year-old
missionaries?
Brent
Dear Brent,
The First Presidency issued a statement on July 21, 1960 allowing young men to serve missions at age 19, even though they had not met educational and military qualifications previously required.  In November 1961 they established a Language Training Institute at Brigham Young University.  In [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.askgramps.org/service-of-full-time-missionaries/</link>
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		<title>We Pray to Our Father in Heaven in the Name of Jesus Christ</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Gramps,
I have a question that has bothered me for a while, and it could be because I was inactive during primary and missed some basic gospel foundation. In the Book of Mormon, whenever it refers to Lord, does it mean Jesus Christ or Heavenly Father? Whenever I have personal prayer, I have addressed to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.askgramps.org/we-pray-to-our-father-in-heaven-in-the-name-of-jesus-christ/</link>
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		<title>Joseph Smith, Descendant of Joseph Who Was Sold Into Egypt</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Gramps,
I&#8217;m very confused about a scripture I read this morning. In
2 Nephi Chap 3 Joseph is prophesying that Joseph Smith will come from
his loins. If Joseph Smith has a European ancestry how could he come
from Joseph who&#8217;s lineage is in North and South America? What am I
missing?
Keep up the good work. Thank You.
Scott
Dear Scott,
In [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.askgramps.org/joseph-smith-descendant-of-joseph-who-was-sold-into-egypt/</link>
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		<title>One Must Overcome Addiction of Pornography</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Gramps,
I know someone who want to do whats right.  He has been endowed
and has confessed to the bishop several times  about his
addiction to porn(Because he really would like to free from the chains
of satan).
Because he is a repeat offender and he needs confess to
the bishop again, he is scared.  He doesnt know if the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.askgramps.org/one-must-overcome-addiction-of-pornography/</link>
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		<title>Honoring the Lord and His Day</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Gramps,
Is swimming on the sabbath against the teachings of the
church.
Cody
Dear Cody,
When the Lord gave Moses the &#8216;Ten Commandments&#8217;, He stated:  &#8220;8  Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.  9 Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: 10  But the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord thy [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.askgramps.org/honoring-the-lord-and-his-day/</link>
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		<title>Alma Held the Priesthood</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Gramps,
We know that when Alma baptised Helam he already had the
authority to baptise,do we have any record of who baptised Alma?
Margaret
Dear Margaret,
Alma was given the authority to ordain and baptize, &#8220;And it came to pass that Alma, having authority from God&#8230;&#8221;(Mosiah 18: 18) , but the Book of Mormon does not tell us where [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.askgramps.org/alma-held-the-priesthood/</link>
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		<title>Without True Repentance, Our Suffering Shall Be Great</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Gramps:
We hear wonderful things about the atonement.  But do we know what
it&#8217;s like should we have to pay for our own sins?
Sugar
Dear Sugar,
The greatest gift we have been given is the Atoning sacrifice which our Lord and Savior freely gave to everyone who comes to this earth.  In order to take advantage of His [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.askgramps.org/without-true-repentance-our-suffering-shall-be-great/</link>
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		<title>Satan and His Angels</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Gramps,
It mentions in Revelations that 1/3 of the spirits were
banished from the presence of God.  In Abraham 3:28, no number is
given, but it says &#8220;and many followed after him.&#8221;  In LDS lessons and
talks, we always hear 1/3 quoted.  Could 1/3 be just an estimate given
by John?  I would tend to think Abraham&#8217;s quote would [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.askgramps.org/satan-and-his-angels/</link>
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		<title>Those That Hold the Melchizedek Priesthood</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Gramps,
Many Christians argue that besides Melchizedek, only Christ is a
holder of this priesthood. They often refer to Hebrews which gives the
impression that they may be correct. Is there any chance to prove the
LDS version of this priesthood just from the bible alone ?
Regards,
Andre
Dear Andre,
The Bible does not refer to others holding the Melchizedek Priesthood, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.askgramps.org/those-that-hold-the-melchizedek-priesthood/</link>
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		<title>Adam Commanded to Teach His Children</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Gramps,
The above scripture (Moses 6: 59)reference seems to be divided into two parts, the
first to do with Adams physical creation, the second, the need for a
spiritual rebirth (baptism etc). Why in the first part does it mention
Blood when blood didn&#8217;t exist in Adam&#8217;s body until the fall? Do the
words &#8220;born into the world&#8221; perhaps, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.askgramps.org/adam-commanded-to-teach-his-children/</link>
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		<title>We Need to Be Prepared</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Gramps, I am fairly young and trying to plan for my and
my family&#8217;s future. Would you think it wise to invest in food rather
than in 401ks, investments, etc? I figure that eventually someday
money will be worth nothing, and the most valuable things will be
essentials to survive on. Is it too soon to start worrying [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.askgramps.org/we-need-to-be-prepared/</link>
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		<title>We Should Use Wisdom In All Things</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Several questions have been asked as to what is forbidden by the Word of Wisdom and whether a specific drink or substance is contrary to the Word of Wisdom.  This revelation &#8220;The Word of Wisdom&#8221; was given in 1833 as a word of wisdom for the benefit of the Church.  It was sent by &#8220;greeting&#8221; [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.askgramps.org/we-should-use-wisdom-in-all-things/</link>
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		<title>Their Speech Shall Whisper Out of the Dust</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Gramps,
In 2 Nephi 26:16 it says in part, &#8220;&#8230;the Lord God will give unto him
power&#8230;&#8221;  Just who is the &#8220;him&#8221; referenced in this scripture?  We
have read this verse over and over again, along with the verses that
come before and after and cannot come to any kind of conclusion.  Any
help would be sincerely appreciated.
Robert
Dear Robert,
In [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.askgramps.org/their-speech-shall-whisper-out-of-the-dust/</link>
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		<title>Assembly Room, Salt Lake Temple</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear  Gramps,
You have answered some questions about the Kirtland temple pulpits,
and I am wondering about the Salt Lake temple pulpits. If they still
hold solemn assemblies in the top floor, who sits currently in which
seats?
Thank you in advance, you have a great site.
GM
Dear GM,
The pulpits in the Assembly room of the Salt Lake Temple are the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.askgramps.org/assembly-room-salt-lake-temple/</link>
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		<title>Elias, Elijah and the Spirit of Elijah</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Gramps,
Can you help me get these two straight?  Elias, Elijah and
the spirit of Elias/Elijah.  something with the Priesthood of Aaron
and the spirit of Elias also.  I was reading the teachings of the
Prophet Joseph Smith and am still confused.  I need the remedial
version.
Thanks, Rebecca
Dear Rebecca,
We do not know much about the individual Elias.  He lived [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.askgramps.org/elias-elijah-and-the-spirit-of-elijah/</link>
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		<title>Tithing, The Lord&#8217;s Financial Plan</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Gramps,
If a person has paid tithing on their gross income while
they worked, should they also pay tithing on their social security
after they retire?
Joan
Dear Joan,
Many requests have been sent to the First Presidency asking for a definition of what comprises a full tithing.  They have been uniform in answering these questions by referring to D&#38;C [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.askgramps.org/tithing-the-lords-financial-plan/</link>
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