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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.

Kidney Beans

Print As we’ve shared before, everyone needs at least one good recipe for beans.  We’ve shared Nana’s traditional pinto beans recipe, and this is a common favorite as well.  The kidney beans are used, because this recipe was originally used..... Read More

Cajun Corn Salad

Print Nana loves any kind of salad, and Gigi loves anything with corn, especially the sweet corn we grow.  Gigi found this recipe to bring when we all gather for Cajun food.  It’s a pretty easy recipe to follow, and..... Read More

Cajun Fried Rice

Aunt Alisa is the one that gifted us with her Asian fried rice recipe made with carrots, peas, chicken, and even bacon.  When we do Cajun food for the whole family, she often brings dirty rice, but this last time,..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #258 – Cliché Christianity

Cliché is an overused phrase, expression, or idea that has lost its original impact, novelty, and meaning over time. The world is built on generalities and cute little sayings that help us remember what it is we are supposed to..... Read More

Pepper Cheddar Cornbread Muffins

Print We believe we have a great cornbread recipe, but we’re always playing with it.  Aunt Alisa decided to add green chilis and cheddar to her recipe for a family gathering, and we all enjoyed it.  She used peppers that..... Read More

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