The Forgotten Edge of Russia
A Mission To The "Ends of the Earth" In Words And Watercolors
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This book is unique in Christian publishing because it combines a message of encouragement to those in God's service with a collection of beautiful watercolor paintings of a land that very few westerners have visited.
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About the Book
The book, in words and watercolor paintings, is about a forgotten land—and a people who were forgotten by their government and by the Church. But God has not forgotten the people of Chukotka. My mission was to provide dental treatment and to tell them about Jesus, who can mend a broken heart and replace hopelessness. In this desolate land I found my own emotional healing in God’s Word, friendships, and the joy of painting. This book can be an encouragement to those in God’s service who may experience weariness.
About the Author
Richard Schilling is a dentist and artist who left his private practice in 1992 to follow a long-smoldering desire to be a missionary dentist. In 2005, he and two visionaries created Sonrisas Sin Fronteras Foundation (www.SmilesWithoutBorders.com) which establishes portable dental clinics in Latin American schools. His dream of sustainable dentistry is becoming a reality. He has served in Kenya, Honduras, Russia, Nicaragua, and Mexico. For ten years he was a part-time dental officer for an international cruise line. This assignment, as well as a passion for dentistry, provides many opportunities to write and paint his experiences on six continents. He was an artist-in-residence at Isle Royale National Park in 1996 and at Mesa Verde National Park in 2006. He has written three books and has contributed articles on art and dentistry for national magazines. He is a life member of the International College of Dentists and the American Dental Association. Richard lives in Colorado with his two best fans, his loving wife, Marlene, and dog, Homer.