Two fundraising events were held recently for the "Mike Marathon" fund for the Francises. What follows is what Maria shared. {6-2-18 update: see Maria's note at end of post.} The apostles John and Paul wrote some words I find comforting at times like this. Join me if you recognize the verses: What would you think …
Beloved friends and family of God, Mike is wearing a new wedding band. Mike’s wedding band disappeared recently. On the one hand, it was just a thing; on the other hand, it was a beloved thing: gold, a hard-earned purchase from Shreve jewelers at the Corte Madera mall in 1986, and beautiful on Mike’s handsome …
Beloved friends and family of God, As the year draws to a close, I am struck once again by how much our family depends on your prayers and how grateful I am for each one of you. I have a bit of good news to share and want to give credit where credit is due: …
So begins a beloved hymn, one that Mike and I sang this fall with the Stetson Choral Union, and my eyes would well up every time we reached, God our maker, doth provide / For our wants to be supplied. Even though I live the reality of God's gracious provision each day, I …
Friends, If you happen to be one of the people viewing mikemarathon.com as it is being developed, please join us in praying for me (Maria) as I learn WordPress and make choices about what to include here. My next challenge is figuring out how to add some of Mike's sermons and to make them available …