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[The Creation of the Chicken]
An unworthy Deacon, named for the brother of God: James, striving to "work out his salvation with fear and trembling" within the Tradition (paradosis) of the Eastern Orthodox Faith. It is a strange and marvelous journey, and I am accompanied by the fourfold fruit of my fecundity. My wife, the Matushka or Diaconissa Sophia, is my beloved partner in the pursuit of Theosis, and she ranks me in every way.
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Friday, April 08, 2005

11 years ago today...

...a priest of the Episcopal Church, who - unbeknownst to me - was well on his way toward becoming Orthodox, married my wife and I. And you know, I can still remember to this day the first time I saw my wife.

I was leading worship at a youth function for Chino 1st Assembly of God on a wednesday evening - as was our custom. Imagine me strumming and singing: "As the deer panteth for the water...." when suddenly this beautiful blonde girl walked into the service (late) and I must confess that God instantaneously began receiving a great deal less of my attention that evening. As I stumbled through the rest of the "worship time" I just kept thinking to myself: "Boy I hope that is Wes' cousin who he said would be coming to visit from Minnesota."

For you see, Wes was probably my closest friend and I knew that whether this girl liked it or not, if she was indeed his cousin she'd be spending time with me. Sometimes I am amazed that she still is.

...offered by Dn. James Ferrenberg, a sinner at 7:13 AM [+]
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10 comments

Well done James...

a hundred year toast to you and your lovely companion!

We will remember you at St. Barnabas this Sunday.

By  Aaron, at 9:39 AM  

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Congratulations to you and your lovely bride! May God grant you many years!!!

Love,
Liz & Steve et al

By  Anonymous, at 10:02 AM  

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May God grant you many years (and much fecundity...)

By  Radoje S., at 12:22 PM  

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Thanks, Rada, for the well wishes of fecundity. I think God's blessings have been abundant already!

SusanSophia

By  Anonymous, at 1:03 PM  

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Really, congrats to the two of you on a job well begun. Here's to many more years to complete the journey before you.

Chance

By  Anonymous, at 4:05 PM  

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Many years.

By  David Bryan, at 10:06 AM  

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Congratulations and Many Years!

In Christ,
Michelle

By  Anonymous, at 12:17 PM  

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Congratulations and Many Years!

By  Anonymous, at 12:17 PM  

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A belated Many Years!

By  Dave, at 3:47 PM  

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Didn't see this right away...so a belated many years to the two of you! Congratulations. Staying married is difficult...staying close is even more difficult.

By  Bill, at 7:51 PM  

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