Author. Storyteller. Believer. Penny Marken is an author who believes that stories can do more than entertain—they can make us stop, think, ask questions, and sometimes see our faith in a new way. Her writing is inspired by her love of God, Scripture, and the timeless stories of people who struggled, questioned, failed, trusted, and found their way back to Him. In The Watch at Joppa: A Promise Written Before Time, Penny brings readers into the world of Miriam, a young girl who is given an extraordinary glimpse into God's story. Through Miriam's journey, readers are invited to explore faith, obedience, prayer, God's promises, and the hope found in Jesus. Penny believes that faith isn't about having every answer. Sometimes it means trusting God when we don't understand what comes next. She also believes that the Bible should never be replaced by a story. Instead, a good story should encourage us to open God's Word and discover the truth for ourselves. What I Stand For Faith over fear. When life becomes frightening or uncertain, I believe we can turn toward God rather than away from Him. The truth of God's Word. Stories can inspire us, but Scripture is where we should go to seek God's truth. Prayer. I believe we can talk to God—not only when we are hurting or afraid, but when we are grateful, confused, joyful, or simply need someone to listen. Hope. Even when the world feels dark, God's promises remain. Courage. Being brave doesn't mean never being afraid.