The Need for Spiritual Fatherhood

I was recently asked, “Why do you call yourself, ‘Father’ Deacon?”  Growing up in the Baptist church, only a male parent (or stepparent) was to be called ‘father.”  I have no children by birth or adoption.  So, who am I to be called such?  No one seems to question my role as a teacher eitherContinue reading “The Need for Spiritual Fatherhood”

Library Cooperation, Outreach & Possibilities

Libraries have always been the foundation of learning. Books on almost every subject can be found. As well, it is possible to meet people with similar interests. Smaller, rural areas may not have the various volumes found in large cities. Without a major Greek or Russian community, finding people who know about Orthodox Christianity canContinue reading “Library Cooperation, Outreach & Possibilities”