Today is good for drafting…for Fall 2026
by Jennifer Greene-Sullivan
There’s something deeply holy about drafting a story that feels given, not simply imagined. Today, I finished writing Mighty Munchkin Pete, a children’s picture book about the smallest pumpkin in a Middle Georgia patch who learns that the Gardener never forgets the tiniest seed.
This little pumpkin story started as a whisper—just a mental image of an orange gourd sitting beneath a canopy of bigger ones, wondering if he mattered. Somewhere between the sound of the wind outside the shop and the banging of my keys, Pete found his voice. By the end of the draft, I realized he wasn’t just a character—he was a reflection of every believer who’s ever felt unseen, overshadowed, or too small to make a difference.
Writing from the Patch
I wanted to capture the textures of a real Georgia harvest: the smell of damp soil, the stretch of green vines, the hum of life that never hurries but somehow always blooms on time. Pete’s courage doesn’t come from strength—it comes from surrender. When the storm hits, he doesn’t boast or run. He simply prays, “Okay, Lord… use me.”
That’s where his transformation begins. That moment of faith in the dark mirrors so many of our own stories—the places where God’s pruning feels painful but proves purposeful.
A Theology of the Tiny
The theological heartbeat of Mighty Munchkin Pete rests in John 15:1–2:
“I am the true vine, and My Father is the gardener.”
Through Pete’s story, I wanted to remind readers that our size, strength, or visibility never determine our worth—our connection to the Gardener does. Like the verses from Zechariah, Luke, and 2 Corinthians woven into the reflection page, the story carries a simple but profound truth: God’s power is perfected in weakness.
It’s a children’s parable, yes—but it’s also the gospel, whispered through pumpkins and prayer.
What Comes Next
Now that the draft is complete, I’m preparing to pitch the manuscript to a few publishers, where I believe it could find a home among other faith-forward stories for children. However, even if Pete never sits on a bookstore shelf with a publisher, I’ll always remember this writing day as one of obedience.
Because sometimes, the Gardener asks us to plant seeds—stories, prayers, or simple acts of faith—that bloom long after we’ve set down the pen.
Reflection
So today, I’m thanking God for Pete, for the whisper that grew into a story, and for the reminder that being small doesn’t mean being forgotten.
“Never underestimate what God can do through the small, the humble, and the willing.
When we remain rooted in Him, we grow stronger through every storm—because He tends mighty well.”
Prayer of Thanks
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for planting this story in my heart.
Thank You for reminding me that even the smallest seed, when tended by Your hands, can grow into something beautiful and mighty. May every word written today bring glory to You and encouragement to those who read it. Help me stay rooted in Your purpose, steady in Your pruning, and joyful in Your timing.
I give You this story, this season, and this harvest of words.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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