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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 – #243 To the New Christian

23 Oct, 2025
To the new Christian, You will face many struggles as you begin to grow and take these first steps.  Believe me, I know.  The emphasis was on growing not, “Congratulations.  You’ve arrived.”  (You’ve got a ways to go.  So do..... Read More

Pan-Fried Sweet Potatoes

22 Oct, 2025
Print So, sweet potatoes aren’t just for pies and that yummy marshmallow casserole at Thanksgiving.  Who knew?  It can be used in daily food preparation with this simple recipe.  You can easily adjust the seasoning and add additional vegetables such..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #242 – Defeating Negative Thoughts

16 Oct, 2025
Before I was saved, I thought about anything I wanted to. I was nearly 18 when I gave my life to God, so I had a good amount of time to think and to act without submitting to His will. My..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #241 – Alone or Lonely

9 Oct, 2025
Last week I was driving our frontend loader.  The trip was only 30-some-odd miles, but the top speed was about 24 miles per hour.  That, my friend, is so slow you can count the blades of grass beside the road. ..... Read More

Mexican Picadillo

8 Oct, 2025
Print When it’s your turn to bring taco meat, and you’re tired of seasoned ground beef, try this recipe.  This is always a crowd favorite when it shows up at our family meals.  It came from Aunt Ky, so, of..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #240 – Live unto the Lord

2 Oct, 2025
It seems lately that there is an uptick in tragedies. Enough so, that my daughter has even noticed. I was working on my computer one night this week, and she sat down on the couch and said, “Dad, you know..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #239 – Last Days

18 Sep, 2025
“And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, ‘I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old..... Read More

Maple Bacon Asparagus & Brussels

17 Sep, 2025
Print We all know Nana loves her vegetables AND making them taste great.  Aunt Alisa tried this recipe, and Nana couldn’t get enough of it, so we’re adding it to our family library.  Most people may think that asparagus and..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #238 – Selfless

11 Sep, 2025
From time to time my boys, who are 13 and 16, will have what we call "philosophical" discussions. This usually starts with one of them posing a question to me and then arguing back and forth until we come to..... Read More

Trials and Triumphs: Adventures in Christianity #4 – God’s Hand of Destiny

4 Sep, 2025
God's Hand of Destiny: Pa’s Shocking Journey to Belief Pa has been known to be stubborn: from refusing to go to the alter for salvation, because he didn’t want to be a part of Christianity if it meant he was..... Read More