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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 #164 – Joy in the Morning

12 Oct, 2023
As I entered into my young adult years, I struggled with various mental health problems as I left the comfort of the scripted world of formal education and entered the work force.  As a result of much love and patience..... Read More

Crescent Delights

11 Oct, 2023
Print Although this dessert has bread in it, Aunt Alisa doesn’t make it from scratch.  This is a quick and easy dessert that doesn’t disappoint when served.  It takes the classic cinnamon and sugar combination plus cream cheese to create..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #163 – Because it is Mine

5 Oct, 2023
”And after him was Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. And the Philistines were gathered together into a troop, where was a piece of ground full of lentiles: and the people fled from the Philistines.” - 2 Samuel 23:11..... Read More

Caramel Apple Cookies

4 Oct, 2023
Print Awe.  Falltime.  One of the many things to look forward to in the fall is caramel apples.  If you love caramel apples, cookies, and all things fall try, these soft cookies with a rich icing.  Grab a cup of..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #162 – What is Your Truth?

28 Sep, 2023
Ok confession time. I am an emotional, sinful, fallen person. Probably no shock to most of you. I like to think of myself as an intellectual void of emotion that only rationalizes through my problems, but just below that veneer..... Read More

Garlic Asian Sauce

27 Sep, 2023
Print Sweet and sour sauce is traditionally served with our Asian meals including Hawaiian Stack 'Ems, but not surprisingly, Nana had to create another choice for everyone.  Sometimes she likes a savory alternative, so this was her creation.  Many of..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #161 – God’s Pruning: Part 2

21 Sep, 2023
In last week’s blog, I wrote about the verse in John 15:1-2 where Jesus said that He is the Vine, and we are the branches. I made the point that all blackberry canes need to be cut back, so they..... Read More

Sweet and Sour Sauce

20 Sep, 2023
Print For three generations, we’ve enjoyed this addition to our Hawaiian Stack ‘Ems.  Gran often made this, and we wanted to pass it on so that your family could enjoy it as well.  It is a pretty simple process.  Just..... Read More

Hawaiian Stack ‘Ems

13 Sep, 2023
Print This is another recipe passed down from Gran, Gigi’s mom.  She loved making it for big gatherings but, like Nana and Gigi, didn’t serve it when there were many men around.  Apparently, like Pa, many men don’t think this..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #160 – God’s Pruning

7 Sep, 2023
In John 15:1-2 Jesus says, “I am the true Vine and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in Me that beareth not fruit He taketh away:  and every branch that beareth fruit, He purgeth it, that it may bring..... Read More