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Around the Supper Table

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We gather around our supper table daily to share with family. Not only do we enjoy the hugs and laughter, but it gives us an opportunity to share our journey so that we can strengthen and encourage one another.

We have created this blog in hopes that our struggles, and sometimes revelations, can help you. We know that life can be difficult, but it is only through Him that we “live, and move, and have our being . . .” (Acts 17:28).  He hasn’t taken our struggle from us, but He has given us purpose in our struggles that we may help each other.

In Matthew 11:28-30 it reminds us to, “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

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 every member of our farm family from the youngest child to the eldest leader.  We pray that the thought 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.

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

Around the Supper Table #159 – Yeah, I’m Fine: Part 2

31 Aug, 2023
Last time, I gave you a little background on how I became an insecure, raging, control freak.  But I refuse to live my life in fear, in victimhood, in regret, and in shame.  Through it all, I became a fighter. ..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #158 – Yeah, I’m Fine

24 Aug, 2023
A few days ago, Kerah, my eleven-year-old daughter, had an emotional breakdown.  I didn’t wake up that morning and know that I was going to be dealing with that on top of everything else, but dealing with the unexpected is..... Read More

Sour Cream Pound Cake

23 Aug, 2023
Print We’ve shared Gigi’s go-to cream cheese pound cake, and this recipe is the traditional taste that Nana remembers as a child.  Unfortunately, or not, this is not the recipe from Nana’s mom, but it brought back fond memories of..... Read More

M&M Cookies

16 Aug, 2023
Print What’s more exciting than chocolate chip cookies?  Cookies made with M&Ms and cream cheese.  Yes, you read that right.  In this recipe, you add cream cheese with butter in the beginning.  You also get to use brown sugar.  This..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #157 Evolving or Devolving; Progressing or Regressing

10 Aug, 2023
Well, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand that we are devolving, going away from the high standards our forefathers set.  I believe we are all slipping into the belief that our children, the next generation should have it..... Read More