As the American Trappist monk, writer, theologian, mystic, poet, social activist, and scholar, Thomas Merton, said: “[I reject] neither the hard things nor the pleasant things…Everything…is good. It is all love.” Our celebration this year reminded me to be grateful for all of it. Happy Thanksgiving from our house to…
Recently, I had the opportunity to read Jon Meacham’s insightful and moving His Truth Is Marching On: John Lewis and the Power of Hope. John R. Lewis was a politician and civil-rights leader, who devoted his life to end legalized racial segregation in the…
As we approach the release of CALLED in just over two weeks, Ed and I have had to dig deep into the reservoirs of our own determination and resolve in order to meet deadlines and figure out unexpected challenges. Earlier this week, I shared a story about my father, Dr. John Schmidt,…
What does it mean to be called? Ed and I invite you for a look at what has kept us inspired throughout this pandemic – writing CALLED, the extraordinary story of radical medical pioneers, Dr. John and Clara…
When you dedicate your life to others, you open yourself up to the opportunity of being forever changed. Change and growth can occur when you least expect them. Today, Ed and I are excited to introduce you to another character in our upcoming book CALLED: Amalia de Ayala. Amalia, a…
Guest Arno Michaelis What do we do with our regrets? Is it possible to overcome the negative energy, pain, and trauma that has been both inflicted on us and that we have in turn inflicted on others?…
Who is the rock in your life? The person who forms the foundation for you to be who you are? The person who helps you answer the call? Today, Ed and I are excited to introduce you to the next character in our upcoming historical novel CALLED: Clara Regier. Clara…
What are you willing to do to ensure justice for all? How far would you go to do the right thing? Today, Ed and I are excited to introduce you to the next character in our upcoming historical novel CALLED: Anastasia Brighton. The child of a British father and Argentinian mother, born…
What does it mean to be CALLED? As I discussed in this week’s YouTube episode, we all have different notions of what it means to find our calling. Today, Ed and I are excited to introduce you to the main character in our upcoming historical novel CALLED: Dr. John R. Schmidt. John grew…
My Dad and I (1970) In honor of Forgiveness Day, which is observed on June 26 this year, my YouTube show this week is about my journey of forgiveness with my father and his Mennonite clan. My father and I hurt one another….