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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.

Around the Supper Table #257 – Taste and See

“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?” - Romans 8:35 What a scripture. Talk about staying power. God will never stop loving us. It..... Read More

Oatmeal Cookies

Print This is a classic that Nana pulled out of her hat recently.  It is her niece’s favorite cookie recipe, so Nana’s sister graciously shared it with her over twenty years ago so that her family could enjoy it as..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #256 – ALL the Time

God is good all the time. For the people in the back – ALL the Time. On this rock will my foundation be built. So apparently this is the season that God has me in. I tried to write a..... Read More

Beef Stroganoff

Print When you butcher your own animals, sometimes you get experience with cuts you’ve not cooked before.  For Nana, she was excited to find a new way to use our stew meat and her electric pressure cooker.  Of course, if..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #255 – Anything Worth Saying is Worth Saying Again

I have talked about suffering many times in past blogs; however, it seems to be a topic at church again.  So I guess more than one of us needs to hear the message again. I'm going to keep it short..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #254 – How to be a Good Parent

“No man can enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he will first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house.” - Mark 3:27 Let me say this up front, a large portion..... Read More

Fried Pies

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

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

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

“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