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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.

Beef and Broccoli

19 Jun, 2024
Print Our two young women are learning their way around the kitchen and tend to be more adventurous than some of us that are set in our ways.  As a result, we are discovering new recipes that the whole family..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #192 – Boy or Man?

13 Jun, 2024
Happy Father’s Day Let’s bypass the platitudes and the neat sayings about fathers.  There are far more lousy fathers than there are good ones.  As a matter of fact, the percentage of good fathers goes down lower each year.  Boys..... Read More

Chicken Sausage Gumbo

12 Jun, 2024
Print When Uncle Chris was just a toddler, Pa’s brother-in-law was in seminary, so Nana and Pa visited him and his wife in New Orleans.  Pa’s sister made authentic gumbo using a recipe that a local had shared with her. ..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #191 – We’ve Got You

6 Jun, 2024
“But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.” - 1 Timothy 5:8 This time of year, I am always amazed at..... Read More

French Onion Soup

5 Jun, 2024
Print This has long been a go-to soup for Nana, but she’s started making the recipe even more special by adding her homemade beef bone broth.  If you don’t want to make your own bone broth, use beef broth or..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #190 – What are You Gonna Choose?

30 May, 2024
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,’ saith the LORD.” - Isaiah 55:8 Here is an idea we have been talking a lot about in church lately: anything that winds up your emotions -..... Read More

Key Lime Pie

29 May, 2024
Print Don’t know how long Aunt Kati has been bringing this to family gatherings, but it is always a hit. She claims it is because the green color is so cheerful and appetizing. In the original recipe, there was no..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #189 – Why is God Doing This FOR Me?

23 May, 2024
I have been raising catfish in the family pond for food and fun somewhere around ten years.  I started out with fish that were four to six inches long and only ounces in weight, and now they are at eighteen..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #188 – Good Head on My Shoulders

16 May, 2024
“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold..... Read More

Shrimp with Cajun Cream Sauce

15 May, 2024
Print Shrimp is delicious in so many ways: just sauteed in butter or served in homemade Alfredo sauce.  We also enjoy this Cajun cream sauce especially when it is served over our cheesy corn grits.  Is it better served with..... Read More