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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 #187 – Thank You, Mom

11 May, 2024
I would say, “Happy Mother's Day” to my mom, but she died more than 20 years ago.  I remember shortly after she died.  I was driving to work, and I had this strange feeling – I do not have a..... Read More

Carrot Cake

8 May, 2024
Print Kerah is learning to bake, especially if she can color the icing and decorate the cake to look cute.  For Easter, she did this cake and made it look like an open tomb.  She used a sugar cookie for the..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #186 – Raise Up a Child

2 May, 2024
About four years ago, as Tina Turner would say, "I left a good job in the city."  At the time I wasn't exactly sure why except that my job was trying to get me to comply with COVID restrictions that..... Read More

Melt in Your Mouth Chicken

1 May, 2024
Print The first time Aunt Ky made this for everyone, it was love at first sight.  She then shared the recipe, and we learned how easy it is to make.  Now, it is often cooked by each of us for..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #185 – Understanding Jesus

25 Apr, 2024
6.4 Bibles are sold every 10 seconds. We all “know” Jesus, because the Bible is the most purchased book in the world for the last few centuries.  It became the best-selling book in the world in 1522 – September 21,..... Read More

Beef Bone Broth

17 Apr, 2024
Print Nana’s beef bone broth starts out with short ribs in this recipe.  You’ll see that during the process, she separates out the meat to use in other recipes.  You can use any bones with connective tissue, marrow, collagen, and/or..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #184 – Remembering the Important Things

11 Apr, 2024
When you get to be of a certain age, it becomes troubling when you forget things. Now I know my two kids, both young adults now, will gladly remind me that I have done spacey things for a long, long..... Read More

King-Sized Molasses Cookies

10 Apr, 2024
Print Everything is bigger in Texas, right?  And, bigger is better?  Well, these cookies, regardless of the size you decide to make them, are likely to take you on a trip down memory lane.  Every time Gigi makes these for..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #183 – Believe & Confess

4 Apr, 2024
Lately I have been struggling a great deal with my own insecurities: not feeling like I am a good dad, not feeling like I am taking care of my wife, and just generally feeling overwhelmed by stressors in my life...... Read More

Campfire Delight Cake

3 Apr, 2024
Print Is there anything better than finishing a campfire picnic with s’mores?  Are you craving that warm combination of chocolate and marshmallow, but don’t want to make a fire?  Try this chocolate layer cake with a toasted marshmallow frosting.  Unlike..... Read More