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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 #182 – It’s the ‘E’ of C & E

29 Mar, 2024
“And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #181 – Live a Life of Worship

14 Mar, 2024
At the beginning of the year, God presented me with a challenge to live a life of worship.   I knew immediately He was talking about something more than just going to church and using the worship service time to meditate..... Read More

Shepherd’s Pie

6 Mar, 2024
Print What do you do with short ribs or flanken ribs?  It seems when we’re helping customers with their customized beef cut sheets, this is a common question.  Most people don’t like or want beef short ribs, so Nana’s been..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #180 – Look for the Morning Star

29 Feb, 2024
I love looking at the stars. It’s not like I know a lot about astronomy or astrophysics, but I appreciate thinking about the bigness of the solar system. When I look at the night sky, I feel peace knowing that..... Read More

Italian Bread Bowls

28 Feb, 2024
Print Aunt Alisa is our bread expert.  She loves making it, and we love eating it.  Since dinner rolls, French bread, jalapeno cheddar bread from a Dutch oven, yeast biscuits, butterhorns, cornbread, hoe cakes, (Shall we go on?) isn’t’ enough,..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #179 – How are You Like Jesus?

22 Feb, 2024
In James 2:14-17 it says, “What use is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone says he has faith, but he has no works? Can that faith save him?  If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need..... Read More

Papas con Chile

20 Feb, 2024
Print As you know, Aunt Ky likes all things spicy, and when she goes to a restaurant and likes a dish, she soon starts trying to replicate it. This is Aunt Ky’s version of Abuelo’s potatoes without bell peppers and..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #178 – God Can Intend Evil for Good

15 Feb, 2024
One thing about me is that I am very tolerant and willing to “forgive and forget” ... until I’m not.  Back in elementary school, I had a girl in my class that I called my friend, but she wasn’t exactly..... Read More

Cherry Berry in a Cloud

14 Feb, 2024
Print This dessert tastes as good as it looks.  You feel yourself float with each bite of cream cheese and marshmallow filling served in a cloud of meringue and then topped with a mixture of cherries and berries. Although Aunt..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #177 – Getting Out of His Way

8 Feb, 2024
In church we have been doing a study of the Holy Spirit.  When this topic was first brought up, my stomach clenched up a little, and I started sweating just a bit. I know this seems like an odd reaction,..... Read More