My thoughts from last night: Initially, I was appalled at the nasty popcorn (and insult!)-throwing that was going as we waited for the start of the session on Women Deacons/Deaconesses, by those who were sure that AF had the agenda of advocating for the role. The nasty ad-hominem and inaccurate remarks were at times intolerable.Continue reading “Debrief on the Deaconess Discussion”
Category Archives: My Personal Blog
New Release!
I am pleased to announce the long-awaited sequel to Beyond the White Fence, entitled Down the Valley, published by Cascade Books (Wipf and Stock) on January 24, 2024.Available both at Amazon (in the US, UK, and Canada), and Wipf and Stock. This novel of faith, fantasy, and family, is intended for a slightly older readershipContinue reading “New Release!”
The Orthodox Deaconess: Examining the Call for Restoration
Premiering January 30th John Maddex and Fr. Tom Soroka take a deep dive into this topic with The Orthodox Deaconess: Examining the Call for Restoration. The story of the Orthodox Deaconess is largely unknown today. When did they exist, and what was their function? In recent decades, there has been a call for the restorationContinue reading “The Orthodox Deaconess: Examining the Call for Restoration”
Lewis and Stories of the Atonement
You are cordially invited to the Canonsburg St. John the Baptist Church at 6:00 p.m. (Vespers) followed by my talk at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 12th.
No blog this week, sorry!
But join us tonight for the second online symposium hosted by St. Vladimir’s https://www.facebook.com/events/382855114069897/?ref=newsfeed Gender: Enlightening our Minds (and Imaginations) with Scripture David Bradshaw and I hold the fort on this at 7 p.m. Eastern time. See you in two weeks with a blog on the Psalter!
Announcing a Symposium
Everyone in the Pittsburgh area is invited. I will be speaking on “Sharing in the Inheritance: Icons and the Liturgy” (biblical foundations for icons) and others will be addressing other related matters. Please come!
Breaking up is hard to do!
So, because Ancient Faith is no longer hosting blogs, it has been necessary to do some fancy footwork over the past few weeks so that those who have enjoyed reading A Lamp for Today can continue to do so. My WONDERFUL husband, who knows his way around WordPress, has been his usual invaluable self, andContinue reading “Breaking up is hard to do!”
Conversation with Fr. Thomas Soroka
Join us Tuesday June 27 at 9 p.m. ET on Ancient Faith to discuss my newest release Mediation and the Immediate God: Scriptures, the Church, and Knowing God. I hope this book will be a catalyst for discussion of Christian mediation among friends! Call in your questions and queries. Information at https://www.ancientfaith.com/radio/live
Working with WordPress
Just spend a frustrating late morning trying to tame WordPress, and to make my personal blog-post appear! Thanks to my husband who is prepared to share annoyance with me. My hope is that I can use this space to announce upcoming events, book publications, and the like, or just to comment on something that hasContinue reading “Working with WordPress”
Gratitude
Not quite three-score-and-ten, I am constantly overwhelmed by the grace that God has shown our family. Of course, we have had our challenges and deep tragedies. But if you had asked me 45 years ago what I anticipated for my future, I would probably have said, “I will have to be content with having aContinue reading “Gratitude”
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