baptism Archive

  • Letter to A Bishop: Can I be a witness at my daughter’s baptism?

    Posted on September 10, 2013 | 19 Comments
    "In preparation for my daughter's upcoming baptism, I was asked to organize and make the necessary assignments regarding who would do what for the program. Among the assignments was that of who would be witnesses to her baptism. I am writing this letter with two questions in mind: First, would it be possible for me to be a witness at my daughter's baptism? And second, if not, do you know why this assignment is reserved only for priesthood holding men?"

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  • 65 Psaltery & Lyre: Kay Porter, “The Lamb’s Vision”

    Posted on June 20, 2013 | 2 Comments
    "The water rose over my torso, washing / away the dirt and sin. It crept up, over my chin, / engulfing the stubbled cheeks, caressing my scalp / like a lover . . ."

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  • 7 Psaltery & Lyre: Joshua Lyons, Two Poems

    Posted on July 19, 2012 | 1 Comment
    Joshua Lyons graduated with a BA in English from Stephen F. Austin State University and is currently working on his MA in English. He plans to continue pursuing his education and to continue writing poetry and children's stories.

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  • Healing Waters

    Posted on July 10, 2011 | 6 Comments
    “You’ll only be baptized once in your life, so it is a very special experience,” my grandmother said, speaking at my eight year old daughter’s baptism last week. After her talk concluded, we made our way down the hallway to the baptismal font and while […]

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  • My Own (not-so-little-anymore) Dancing Boy

    Posted on March 23, 2011 | 5 Comments
    My son Stuart turned 8 in February and was baptized as a member of our church last Sunday.   (Children typically get baptized when they turn 8 in the Mormon church, so he has been looking forward this. It’s something of a rite of passage.) […]

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