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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 #276 – Choose Whom You Face

20 Aug, 2026
“For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:” - Ephesians 5:8 I had a friend in college who was from China.  One day in his rather sparce apartment, we were..... Read More

Lemon Blackberry Cheesecake

19 Aug, 2026
Print NO-BAKE Aunt Jill is so good about using what we grow.  She spends hours outside tending to the blackberry plants, so she’s super appreciative when she sees Nana work her magic on something.  As a result, she turned blackberry..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #275 – You are NOT Enough

13 Aug, 2026
Neither Adam nor Eve’s reaction to sinning for the first time was to turn to their creator, the one they had walked with in the garden, the one that had been their only comfort.  Their first reaction was to try..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #274 – Lean on the Rock, Not Your Feelings

6 Aug, 2026
The other day I was working with my youngest, and he had just gotten a mild reprimand for something that wasn't entirely his fault. Normally this would send him into a tailspin, but today he handled it pretty well. No..... Read More

Zucchini Fritters

5 Aug, 2026
Print It’s that time of year!  Zucchini bread, zucchini soup, baked zucchini, stuffed zucchini, chicken and zucchini casserole, breaded zucchini, calabacitas, and even zucchini gumbo instead of okra gumbo.  You’ve eaten and shared as much zucchini as you can.  You..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #273 – Overcome the Impact

30 Jul, 2026
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #272 – Facelift

23 Jul, 2026
Ever think about a facelift?  When I see myself in the mirror, I ask myself, “How low can it go?”  It makes me want to stand on my head.  That may not work, but what am I going to do..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #271 – Purpose Isn’t a Side Gig

16 Jul, 2026
“Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God.” 2 Corinthians 5:20 If you were raised in church, you have probably heard it a thousand times: I'm a..... Read More

Peaches and Cream Cake

15 Jul, 2026
Yes, we are southerners.  Yes, we love fresh peaches, peaches and cream in a bowl, and just about anything with peaches.  This cake is light but not spongy and oh so delicious.  It’s a version of a poke cake, but..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #270 – Independence from What?

2 Jul, 2026
We must look at ourselves as Christian Americans.  After 250 years of struggle, few people really remember or have been taught the history of our nation.  The founding fathers were not perfect men at all.  Yet they, with their imperfection,..... Read More