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 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….
My Parents Were CALLED to be Medical Missionaries in Paraguay March 16th is World Social Work Day. It’s when we are invited to celebrate and promote the contributions of social workers to individuals, families, communities and wider society. This year, World Social…
My Grandsons, Playing Teppich This week’s blogs have been about learning to be in that “wondering place,” at peace with not knowing what lies ahead. I’d like to tell you a short story. When I was young, my…
Clara and John Schmidt in 1952 What follows is a true story about extraordinary selfless service to lepers in Paraguay, South America. I believe it illustrate this lovely reflection on generosity from the Metta Center: “True generosity is often described as the act of recognizing…