M. Fearghail is my pen name. My full name is Marion William Ferrell. I was born (in 1960) of predominant Irish heritage and raised in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in northeast Tennessee. The godly influence of my mother and the independent, stubborn disposition of my father raised me. I'm an educated country boy with international experience. Formal education includes an A.S. in management, a B.S. in religious ministry, and course completion for an M.A. in missiology. Independent studies have educated me further in several fields. Mrs. Appalachian Irishman and I were missionaries in Russia for five years (1994-1999). As a good wife, she puts up with me. Please read my articles on Appalachian Irishman and watch my infrequent episodes on Appalachian Irishman - Podcasts, to dig deeper! You are invited to subscribe (without cost), contact me, and comment. I'm just one poor beggar trying to help other poor beggars find the Bread of Life.