Author Archives: Martin Lehman

About Martin Lehman

I was born 92 years ago, the son of a Mennonite pastor and organic gardener in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. At age 10 I was baptized as a member of the Marion Mennonite Church. I own the "Old Fool" moniker because I want to walk the Jesus Way even though the world and much of the church takes me as a fool for doing so. In my life I have moved from being a young conservative to an elderly radical. I tell that story in My Faith Journey posted on my website.

An Angel Unawares

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Martin Lehman

At age 24 I was sent from Pennsylvania to Tampa, Florida be a missionary pastor, and by 1980, I had lived for thirty years in the city, and was making plans to move to Sarasota, a Mennonite Mecca. I had … Continue reading →

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Mothers’ day

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Martin Lehman

Yesterday was appropriately marked on the calendar as a day to honor mothers. The day began with Conrad picking up me, Joyce, and Jill in that order. We went with Conrad and Jill to their newly discovered church known as … Continue reading →

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Spring is coming, slowly

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Martin Lehman

If you live in Northern Indian you know spring was late coming in 2018.  I’m told that Indiana farmers are concerned about the abundance of rain that keep them out of their fields.  I go to sleep each night to the … Continue reading →

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