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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 #266 – Opinions of Sheep

28 May, 2026
"When young men seek to be like you, when lazy men resent you, when powerful men look over their shoulder at you, when cowardly men plot behind your back, when corrupt men wish you were gone and evil men want..... Read More

Coconut Caramel Freezer Pies

27 May, 2026
Print There are some days when anything cold sounds good, so why not get rave reviews by serving these?  Not only are these pies amazing to eat, but the hardest part is remembering to soften your cream cheese.  Other than..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #265 – Apricot Campfire Pies

21 May, 2026
Recently, I decided to make one of my mother’s most famous recipes: Apricot Campfire Pies.  I’ve made many of her recipes, but this one has been somewhat of a sacred cow in my mind; not to be touched or messed..... Read More

#5 – Grief and Rejection: God’s Redemptive Love

14 May, 2026
Introduction Christ’s redemptive love can overcome any amount of rejection you face.  Pa shares how, after not knowing anything about his biological father, his stepfather made it clear that he was not a part of the family and taught him..... Read More

Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

13 May, 2026
Print One good thing about living in the same place forever is growing relationships with neighbors that share.  Gigi got this recipe from a neighbor many years ago.  Not only is it light for a casserole, but it is also..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #264 – Safest Place to Protect

7 May, 2026
Happy Mother's Day I have seen a lot of mothers in my lifetime.  Some, I just call birthers.  I call sacrificing and loving women, mothers.  Rather than talk about either, I would like to talk about the “mother desire” that..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #263 – Have a Blessed Day

30 Apr, 2026
In a society filled with relative ease, the words blessed and blessings seem to flit around like the glitter we’re dressed in at the moment.  Make a fast-food purchase, “Have a blessed day,” maybe with an added, “Honey.”  Buy that..... Read More

Lasagna

29 Apr, 2026
Print Everyone knows lasagna, but it can look too complicated to make. Well, this recipe is pretty easy. You don’t boil your noodles ahead of time. Just add them to each layer straight out of the box. You do, however,..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #262 – Safeguarding Your Mind

23 Apr, 2026
When I was about 13 years old, I can distinctly remember how much I enjoyed debating with my dad. I wasn't a rebellious kid, but I, as all boys do, enjoyed testing my wits against my father. I know at..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #261 – God is Good All the Time, But Do We See It?

16 Apr, 2026
When I was a kid, at night, alone in bed later, I wondered what God was really like. I did not doubt His existence, but I most certainly doubted His presence. I imagined it might be like growing up in..... Read More