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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.

Blackberry Pie Filling

13 Aug, 2025
Print We are so appreciative that our blackberries are doing better each year.  We’ve been able to propagate a few plants and start new rows.  But this means that we have to find new recipes.  Just because we can grow..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #234 – My Life or His Life

7 Aug, 2025
I had a freak accident the other day.  I twisted my leg at the knee and bruised and scratched up my head with the ground.  I thought that it really hurt when it happened, but it was no big deal. ..... Read More

Mushroom Soup

30 Jul, 2025
Print If you have too many mushrooms, no worries.  Nana has a recipe for that.  She recently ordered mushrooms for some reason and plans changed, so she remembered a mushroom soup recipe that her sister had given her long ago. ..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #233 – Start Right, Finish Right

24 Jul, 2025
I don't know how many of you struggle to keep God's attitude throughout the day, but some days can be really tough for me.  What I want to talk with you about today is how to keep God's attitude all..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #232 – Purpose Through Pain

17 Jul, 2025
Sometimes when writing blogs there is a push in me to come up with something new. This will not be one of those blogs. New ideas and new things to work on are good but practice makes perfect.  In Ecclesiastes..... Read More

Cooked Greens

16 Jul, 2025
Print The brining method that Nana uses to remove bitterness from broccoli is also good for greens but has its own process.  If it were up to Nana, she’d eat greens year-round, and she’s always trying to convince us to..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #231 – The Great I Am

10 Jul, 2025
We just finished hatching some baby chicks. We have done this many times in the past, but this one was different. Because there are so many jobs on the farm, the kids have started taking on more responsibilities, so Rebekah..... Read More

Poblano Corn Pudding

2 Jul, 2025
Print When we plan our garden, we look for varieties that we, of course, like to eat, but that are prolific in our area.  Poblanos are similar to green chilis, and we’ve been experimenting with them in the garden and..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #230 – The Audacity

26 Jun, 2025
“The audacity! I can’t believe that kid just disrespected me.  He owes me respect, because I’m his elder.  I brought him into this world, and I can take him out.”  Right?  For us that were raised by authoritative parents, we..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #229 – No Easy Answers

19 Jun, 2025
In our last sermon at church, we were talking about a particular scripture that has always been difficult for me. In Romans 13:1 it says, “Obey the rulers who have authority over you. Only God can give authority to anyone,..... Read More