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Around the Supper Table

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We gather around our supper table daily to share with family. Not only do we enjoy the hugs and laughter, but it gives us an opportunity to share our journey so that we can strengthen and encourage one another.

We have created this blog in hopes that our struggles, and sometimes revelations, can help you. We know that life can be difficult, but it is only through Him that we “live, and move, and have our being . . .” (Acts 17:28).  He hasn’t taken our struggle from us, but He has given us purpose in our struggles that we may help each other.

In Matthew 11:28-30 it reminds us to, “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

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 every member of our farm family from the youngest child to the eldest leader.  We pray that the thought 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 #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

Strawberry Cake

4 Sep, 2025
Print Who doesn’t like strawberry cake?  It always goes over well, and you get requests for the recipe.  In this recipe, you’ve got strawberries in the cake and frosting, and to top it all off, you have a delightful cream..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #237 – Blessing or Curse

28 Aug, 2025
“A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 It’s interesting to me that our biggest blessings or gifts from God can easily become our biggest curses.  Why?  What’s the difference?  Why are the exact same traits..... Read More

Hamburger Salad Sandwich Spread

27 Aug, 2025
Print When Nana and Pa were younger and chaperoning a kid’s camping trip, one of the young mom volunteers brought this spread on premade sandwiches.  Nana was starving and tired, so she thought this was the best thing she’d ever..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #236 – Pray Early, Pray Often

21 Aug, 2025
Recently my family got back from a trip to the mountains. While we were there, we rode our side-by-side through the mountain passes. This trip was a little anxiety provoking.  My truck and my side-by-side are both over ten years..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #235 – Who Do You Represent?

14 Aug, 2025
“Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do..... Read More