[…] or the church authority who gave a moving but destructive sermon as a model. “Why didn’t some English teacher or critic or seminary instructor warn me to consider such ethical matters critically, raising important […]
[…] sets of component rites. Thus, the sacrament usually includes this essentially invariable sequence: (1) congregational singing; (2) breaking the bread, then kneeling (by the officiant) to bless the sacrament; (3) reciting the prayer of blessing […]
[…] Native Americans was central to their decision to change their life and accept baptism.” As a white, English-speaking, North American Mormon, Bailey is most likely telling the truth. For him, and those around him, […]
[…] grain fields to hunt ducks and geese. 1 paid my tuition, sixty bucks, and went for the English exam. To my surprise, I bypassed bonehead English, which Jon had had to take. Walking to […]
[…] governments; and the drivers for Brigham Young’s abrupt March 1858 change in strategy and tactics immediately following news of the Fort Limhi massacre. In Good Company A seventh lesson learned over the years is […]
[…] another who cares deeply is there for us, to defend, counsel, encourage, and console us, and to share with us the dark as well as the light places on the mortal journey. For this […]
[…] And there are indications that they do, as shown by one young woman quoted in the Deseret News, who states, “Years from now I’m going to be able to say I was a part […]
[…] a sense that its authors and compilers were, like him, thinking about what messages they had to share in a literary way: they were, that is, writers and transcribers and recordkeepers, deeply concerned with […]
[…] the nourishing of that life, and that the forces and values I try to define by “ market place” oppose art and religion in their task. Re-reading convinced me that my critics do quote […]
[…] Sarah’s letter. Addressing Sarah as “My Dear Sister,” Martha expressed her delight at hearing from her, relayed news of their brothers, requested more information about their ancestors, and expressed her desire for their continued […]