Publications
"When I have a little money, I buy books; and if I have any left, I buy food and clothes."
–Desiderius Erasmus
Novel | Magazines | Newspapers | Journals | Radio | Books | Courses | Booklets | Digital | Workbooks | Group Study | Web Articles
Novel
Abeka (one of the largest publishers of Christian school resources in the world) published Mark's novel, Trapped in a Hot Air Balloon, in June 2021. What's the book about? Glad you asked . . .
"When a hot air balloon ride goes terribly wrong, siblings Jenny and Cole find themselves soaring thousands of feet into the cold Colorado sky.
In the basket of the enormous balloon, they must overcome their differences and safely land the runaway hot air balloon. This unforgettable flight will captivate your imagination and inspire your heart.
Join Jenny and Cole on their trip of a lifetime as they learn to overcome fear, exercise faith, and extend forgiveness."
Magazines, Newspapers, Textbooks, Journals
Mark's writing credits include publication in magazines, newspapers, and literary journals. He also worked as an editor and contributor for three-and-a-half years with Abeka, a Christian textbook publisher.
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Refresh Magazine — May 2023 article entitled “His Hands and Feet.” Check it out.
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Clubhouse Jr., Vol. 36 No. 5 — May 2023 article entitled “Taking Turns" in the Focus on the Family publication. Check it out.
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Reflection, 34th Fountains edition — Instructor and Faculty Editor of the Advanced Copy Editing course.
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Keys for Kids — March 2023 devotional entitled "God ‘Toadally’ Cares". Check it out.
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Today’s Christian Living — January 2023 essay entitled "From Foe to Fluffy Furball." Check it out.
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Voyage of Discovery — November 2022 short story entitled "The Case of the Spinning Egg” in the Abeka publication. Preview here.
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StarLight Magazine — November 2022 devotional entitled "A Little Dirt Don’t Hurt." Check it out.
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Kids Answers magazine, Vol. 17 No. 4 — October 2022 article entitled "The Magnificent Marvels of Space" in the Answers in Genesis publication. Check it out.
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Answers magazine, Vol. 17 No. 4 — October 2022 article entitled "Biominerals: Nature’s Midas Touch" in the Answers in Genesis publication. Check it out.
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Clubhouse Jr., Vol. 35 No. 9 — September 2022 article entitled "Super Siblings" in the Focus on the Family publication. Check it out.
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Overcoming, 33rd Fountains edition — Instructor and Faculty Editor of the Advanced Copy Editing course. Check it out.
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Answers magazine, Vol. 17 No. 2 — April 2022 article entitled "Staying Alive" in the Answers in Genesis publication. Check it out.
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Answers magazine, Vol. 17 No. 2 — April 2022 article entitled "How Do Seeds Spread?" in the Answers in Genesis publication. Check it out.
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Kids Answers magazine, Vol. 17 No. 1 — January 2022 article entitled "The Great Indoors" in the Answers in Genesis publication. Check it out.
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Crossroads, 32nd Fountains edition — Instructor and Faculty Editor of the Advanced Copy Editing course. Check it out.
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Refocus, 31st Fountains edition — 2020 Instructor and Faculty Editor of the Advanced Copy Editing course. Check it out.
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Fountains, 30th edition — Instructor and Faculty Editor of the Copy Editing II course. Check it out.
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Fountains, 29th edition — Instructor of Copy Editing II course. Check it out.
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Emmaus Connection — editor for 50+ editions of Emmaus International newsletter
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Resource Guide — editor of Emmaus International 48-page catalog
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"In a Strange Land" — September 2000 editorial feature in the Abilene Reporter-News
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The Shinnery Review — Editor (2000–2001) of the Abilene Christian University literary journal
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Fountains — Copy Editor for the 1999 and 2000 college literary journal
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"Vandabut Is Served" — Short story published in the 1997 Fountains edition
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"Hospitals Ready to Combat Hurricanes" — 1998 newspaper article appearing in Hernando Today
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"15 Christmas and New Year's Eve Ideas" — 1998 magazine article published in Gulf Coast Parent
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Various article in the Newsette — a Christian school newsletter
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World Geography — 1998—Contributing Writer/Editor for Abeka
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World History and Cultures — 1997 Editorial Assistant at Abeka
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American Government — 1997 Editorial Assistant at Abeka
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Biology — 1997 Editorial Assistant at Abeka
Forthcoming
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“Once Upon a Time: The Power of Story to Illustrate Content, Engage Minds, and Connect to Hearts” — 2023 forthcoming article in the Journal for Christian Educators.
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"Amazing in Different Ways" — 2023 forthcoming short story selected for inclusion in Woodlands Trail publication.
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"Sticks and Stones" — 2023 forthcoming short story selected for inclusion in Woodlands Trail publication.
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"A Sticky Situation" — 2023 forthcoming short story selected for inclusion in Woodlands Trail publication.
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“Just Fur Fun” — 2023 forthcoming devotional in StarLight Magazine.
Radio
Trail Life USA—one of the largest Christian scouting organizations for K–12th grade boys—asked Mark to develop a series of radio scripts. These continue to be recorded and broadcast daily on 400+ Christian radio stations including American Family Radio and Bott Radio Network. Thus far, Mark has developed over 200 scripts. Click the play arrows to listen now or visit the Raising Godly Boys podcast.
Radio Scripts
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