by M. J. | Sep 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants (Psalm 116:15). Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds (John 12:24). And we know that...
by M. J. | Aug 29, 2025 | Writing
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 should write a children’s book about...
by M. J. | Jul 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by M. J. | Feb 11, 2020 | Travel
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...
by M. J. | Jan 11, 2020 | Holidays, Life Lessons, Travel
“Who can work in this tight space?” the float decorator asked. “We can,” I told him. “Great.” He responded. “Take these spruce branches and pin them along the floor of this section.” Suki and I crawled into position to begin our work on the City of...
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