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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 #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

Cinnamon Sugar Mix

15 Apr, 2026
Print Never know how much cinnamon and sugar to add to cinnamon rolls, the top of your cobber, cinnamon toast, etc.?  Well, this is a pretty good mixture to keep on hand so that you don’t have to guess as..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #260 – Be Strong, Be Courageous, Be Honest

9 Apr, 2026
Confession time: I have a deep desire to be seen, liked, and included. I’ve spent an unhealthy amount of time crying over not getting invited to a group event, replaying conversations to analyze people’s thoughts about me, or working myself..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #259 – Jesus, Get off That Cross

2 Apr, 2026
Every time I see someone wearing a crucifix with Jesus on it, I think, “That is pure blasphemy.  That is sacrilegious.”  Jesus is not hanging on a cross somewhere.  He is risen from the cross. He left the empty tomb. ..... Read More

Apple Crumb

1 Apr, 2026
Print Aunt Jill first saw this recipe as a microwave-in-a-cup dessert option, and she’s been playing with the ingredients and techniques since then to create a delicious dessert.  This is a recipe for a 9x13, but Aunt Jill still uses..... Read More

Kidney Beans

25 Mar, 2026
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