Garden to Garden

Marian Jordan Ellis is passionate about Jesus, and helping women experience the victorious Christian life. She holds a master’s degree in Biblical Studies from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Marian teaches a monthly gathering (TueGather) in San Antonio, Texas, at Mission City Church, where she serves as the Director of Women’s Ministry. (These teachings can be found on YouTube @thisredeemedlife or the TRL App.) Marian’s powerful redemption testimony and her dynamic account of the grace of Christ that radically transformed her life permeates all of her writings and speaking engagements. She’s whole in Christ and ready to tell any ear that will listen! She’s the author of seven books for women, including her latest Bible study, For His Glory: Living as God’s Masterpiece, which is a verse-by-verse study of Ephesians. Marian and her husband, Justin, live in San Antonio, and they have three children:Andrew, Brenden, and Sydney.

"In Garden to Garden, Bible teacher Marian Jordan Ellis has gifted us with a clear and concise guide through the Bible from Eden to Eternity. The 30-day format is an excellent resource for the Church and a needed tool for those engaging in discipleship."—Matt Carter, Vice President of Mobilization SEND Network/NAMB
"Garden to Garden offers readers an understanding of the Biblical narrative from Genesis to Revelation. Marian Jordan Ellis is a Bible teacher at heart, and in just 30 short days, she teaches the arc of God’s redemption story, leads us to marvel at the glory of God in salvation, and helps readers understand their holy calling as the Church. As a Pastor, I’m thankful for this resource and pray God will use it to disciple a generation struggling with Biblical literacy."—Matt Surber, Lead Pastor of Mission City Church, San Antonio, Texas
"Within ten minutes of meeting Marian, and certainly after hearing her speak, I knew she was passionate about equipping Christians to know and love God and his Word. A gifted and relatable author, in Garden to Garden Marian guides readers through a 30-day spiritually formative journey, weaving profound theological truths alongside beautiful imagery. This unique devotional provides intuitive, clear connections between the overarching story of Scripture and the life of a believer, as seen through four gardening principles: seed, cultivate, flourish, and harvest. Garden to Garden offers an insightful foundation for those new to studying the Bible, and rich illumination to those who have walked with God for years."—Tasha Calvart, Global Women’s Minister Prestonwood Church and Podcast Host
"Marian Jordan Ellis' passion for Jesus is contagious. In Garden to Garden, she issues a clarion call to readers to experience the redemption found in Jesus Christ. She has a beautiful way of introducing the loving character of the Father to those with hurting hearts. In Garden to Garden, she follows the thread of redemption from Eden to Eternity. When readers can see God's eternal plan – something beautiful happens! We feel picked, important, and cherished. This is not just Marian's message but The Message – the Gospel. She beautifully illustrates this story through personal and practical daily lessons. Garden to Garden is a must-read for those wanting to know and love God more."—Ed Young, Senior Pastor Second Baptist Church, Houston, Texas