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Pastor Mike, Dad, Pa, . . . whatever you call him shows the relationship that you have with him.  Over the years, Pa has carried out the mission that Christ gave him when he first called him to the ministry, “Tell them that I love them.”  As a result, he’s been instrumental in helping to heal people through God’s love, but the ministry that has probably given him the most return on his love investment has been his family.

Mike and Sarah have been married for more than 50 years now and raised two sons, Christopher and Jeremiah.  Later in life, they adopted their third son, Lee, and all three boys are now guiding their families in the Christian faith.  Since retiring from pastoring a church, these blogs are the result of Pa and the family he’s created in his current ministry wanting to share our life with others in hopes that they will serve Christ as well.

If you want to understand our thoughts behind a blog, get to know the author more, or you’d just rather listen to us, join us on YouTube where we read our blogs, then discuss them with another member of the family, usually Pa.  Trials and Triumphs is also on YouTube.

We also share daily Bible verses on YouTube that are available through phone calls if you contact us.  These daily verses, and the original commentary, are shared by each member of our farm family from the youngest child to the eldest leader.  We pray that the thoughts and prayers that go into preparing these verses and blogs touch you with God’s truth and love, and we appreciate feedback and prayer requests.

Fried Pies

4 Feb, 2026
Print One of Grandma Jane’s recipes that is often talked about at family gatherings is her fried pies.  Nothing compares to that homemade crust and then stuffed with apples you’ve grown yourself.  As a child, Nana and Grandma Jane used..... Read More

Campfire Pies

28 Jan, 2026
Print Gran used to make several dozen of these each year.  She’d start early, freeze what she could, then make a few each day.  As a result, she knew this recipe could be doubled and still do well.  Gigi was..... Read More

Hot Chocolate Mix

22 Jan, 2026
Print Yes, you can buy hot chocolate from the store, but this is so much fun to do with the kids, especially right before the whole family gathers for Christmas or, in the south, right before a snowstorm comes in. ..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #253 – Process of Faith

22 Jan, 2026
“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” - Hebrews 11:6 Have you ever had something..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #252 – New Year, New You

15 Jan, 2026
I don't know if you noticed but a new year just started. In good old American tradition, it is time to make commitments to change ourselves in some way that we will likely not stick to. So, in light of..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #251 – How are you Different from Esther?

8 Jan, 2026
The picture is of Jermiah and Kati long before they married, but placed in the right place at the right time to meet each other when mutually needed.   “ . . . who knoweth whether thou art come to..... Read More

Muffuletta Relish

31 Dec, 2025
Print Get to chopping.  This recipe is simple to make, but you will need to allow time for chopping.  As you know, food is a big part of our family culture, so when Jeremiah and Kati moved to Louisianna for..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #250 – Ride-Along with Santa

18 Dec, 2025
Disclaimer: I am quite sure this blog will create controversy.  It is meant to.  Not to offend, but to make you come to conclusions.  All the references to people or events have been documented in the news.  If you feel..... Read More

Sweet Potato Pie: With Pecan Crunch Topping

17 Dec, 2025
Print This recipe came from a long-time ‘egg customer’ of Nana’s.  As long as her oldest granddaughter, Michaela, can remember, they’ve been visiting Dora when Nana would make her egg deliveries in town.  Dora’s stories were often shared at family..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #249 – The REAL Meaning of the Christmas Tree

11 Dec, 2025
When I was a kid, we always had a live Christmas tree. I loved it. The house had that great piney smell, and it was my job to climb under the bottom limbs to replenish the sugar water that kept..... Read More