From Thorns and Thistles to Fertile Ground: "Whoops, I see a light"

By Terry L Mather

At some point in life, the questions become unavoidable.

What happens when I die? Is there a God? Have I been right-or wrong-about what I believe?

From Thorns and Thistles to Fertile Ground is written for those who reach that moment later in life, when time feels shorter and eternity feels closer. Author Terry L. Mather approaches faith not as a minister or theologian, but as a layman who spent decades avoiding spiritual questions-until they could no longer be ignored.

With honesty, humility, and clear language, Mather shares his personal journey from doubt and self-reliance to belief, guiding readers through the Bible in a way that is approachable rather than intimidating. He addresses common barriers to faith: skepticism of religious institutions, difficulty understanding Scripture, and the fear of believing too late or believing wrongly.

Rather than offering academic arguments, this book invites readers to slow down, reflect, and seek truth for themselves. Faith is presented not as blind acceptance, but as a reasoned, personal pursuit rooted in love, choice, and growth.

Written especially for readers over sixty-though meaningful for anyone searching for purpose-From Thorns and Thistles to Fertile Ground is a compassionate invitation to consider life's biggest questions and discover that God never gives up on those who are willing to seek.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1977286534
• ISBN13: 9781977286536
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Outskirts Press
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"