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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 #153 – Kicking and Screaming: Letting go of our Control

13 Jul, 2023
It is a simple question.  Where does your strength come from?  From the day we are born into this world, we start to adapt to the stresses and challenges around us.  I remember when my boys were born. Although both..... Read More

Homemade Ice Cream

12 Jul, 2023
Print In this Texas heat, ice cream always sounds good, especially when you know that it’s homemade or served with brownies or apple pie.  This recipe is another one that has been passed to the third generation and enjoyed when we..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #152 – Who Does America Belong To?

6 Jul, 2023
America belongs to Americans.  Who are Americans?  First, who they are not.  They do not represent a single race, or an educational level of achievement, nor a social class.  They are identified by morals – simple, collective morals like doing..... Read More

Mexican Rice

5 Jul, 2023
Print As you can tell from many of our previous recipes, we’re influenced by our community culture and that has been influenced by our geographic location.  This is one of those recipes.  It is a common side on many dishes..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #151 – Just Go with the Flow

29 Jun, 2023
Growing up my family’s favorite phrase was, “Just go with the flow.”  If you’ve ever seen the movie Finding Nemo, I can confirm that a sea turtle is not my spirit animal. In Finding Nemo, you saw Crush the sea..... Read More

Churro Cookies

28 Jun, 2023
Print Yes, another cookie recipe with cinnamon and sugar. Can you tell we like this combination?  This recipe has the cakelike texture and enormous size of a Crumbl cookie topped with the perfect amount of an ever so light cinnamon..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #150 – Attitude of Gratitude

22 Jun, 2023
So let me ask you this.  Who do you want to be in the Kingdom?  Do you want to just be, or do you want to be what you are created to be?  In Psalm 139 14-15 it says, "I..... Read More

Broccoli Brine

21 Jun, 2023
Print Nana and Uncle Chris get to sit down each year and plan the garden. Nana advises based on what she wants to cook and eat, and Uncle Chris’ advice is influenced by how much work is needed to grow..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #149 – Let Your Will be Done God . . . but Not That Way

15 Jun, 2023
When I was in high school, I broke my ankle playing basketball, and the entire thing ended up being an ordeal.  For context, I absolutely hated basketball. Not only had I broken the ankle, but I had broken it in..... Read More

Jalapeno Peach Jam

14 Jun, 2023
Print Aunt Ky loves jams and jellies and anything with peppers, especially if they’re spicy.  So when Nana needed another recipe for our peaches this year, Ky was ready.  We are so glad that we tried something new, but really..... Read More