Author, Speaker, Missionary, Beekeeper

M. J. Miller

Hi. I’m M. J. Miller, author of Life Lessons from the Hive and Life Lessons from a Rescue Dog. I’m a lover of God and an observer of life in and beyond the hive. So, what can I say that you haven’t already heard from someone else?

When I was a missionary and teacher with Youth With A Mission (YWAM), I learned to look for God in every area of life, not just the traditional “religious” activities. When I moved to Middle Tennessee I continued teaching classes about applying Kingdom principles to their lives.

Then I started keeping bees…

My Books

unexpected a god journey

Unexpected: A God Journey

Journey with me as I struggle with the call of God on my life and my adventures in missions, around the world and at home.

Life Lessons from a Rescue Dog

This book gives us entertaining dog stories any dog-lover can relate to while challenging us to live our lives using Biblical principles.

Life Lessons from the Hive

This book takes us safely into the world of the honey bee, a world that is spectacular, magnificent, and direct evidence of an almighty God.

Recent Blog Posts

Why Do I Write?

Why Do I Write?

The nature of seeds is that once they’re planted, they germinate and grow. Many years ago, my friends, Scott and Sandi (who happened to be writers and editors) were visiting from Texas. Over dinner one night, Sandi said, “You...

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A Sad Goodbye

A Sad Goodbye

My dear friend and editor, Sandi Tompkins, has been battling kidney failure for several years. She lost that battle yesterday, but she has won the war. She is now forever in the arms of Jesus. Her husband, co-editor, and best friend Scott, posted this announcement...

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In the Shadow of the Acropolis

In the Shadow of the Acropolis

Our Grecian adventure began and ended in Athens. This February, my friend, Suki, and I spent a week traveling on a bus with 20 other tourists exploring the diversity and history of this amazing country and its delightful people. The best time to visit Greece is in the...

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