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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.

Lemon Pound Cake

22 Mar, 2023
Print This is one of Uncle Bear’s favorite desserts, but it is tasty for many.  One thing that makes this cake especially favored is the homemade icing that is poured on while the cake is still warm.  Yes, it does..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #138 – Perfectionist Paralysis

16 Mar, 2023
The writing process can be messy.  In my current job on the farm, I get the privilege of seeing most written pieces before they are posted publicly.  I also get to see people’s anxieties as they hand me work from..... Read More

Creamy & Fluffy Mashed Potatoes

15 Mar, 2023
Print Like all of her recipes, Nana has researched, tested, retested, and experimented until getting exactly what she wants.  Although Pa eats any and all mashed potatoes, Nana has been on a mission to create creamy & fluffy mashed potatoes..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #137 – Overcoming Your Past with Christ

9 Mar, 2023
As I sit here right now, unable to sleep with my mind running in circles about the events that unfolded earlier tonight, a thought has come to me that I would like to share.  So, for a little background about..... Read More

Western Burger

8 Mar, 2023
Print This recipe is made using a delicious, warm sandwich spread wrapped in homemade bread.  Yum, right?  It is often used in our surrounding communities and a common item when someone makes a community or church cookbook, because so many..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #136 – Watchman on the Wall

2 Mar, 2023
I must confess that I am a watchman, a seer.  People would say that I am like a prophet.  I think prophets speak what they hear from messengers, angels, or straight from God.  Like Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Samuel, I just..... Read More

Nana’s Caesar Dressing

1 Mar, 2023
Print Anyone that knows Nana knows that she likes to have a salad at every meal whether it is ramen salad, a salad with her basil dressing, a yummy buttermilk ranch dressing salad, her Broccoli Salad, Citrus Spinach Salad, Spinach..... Read More

Italian Wedding Soup

22 Feb, 2023
Print This is a long favorite of Nana’s, probably because of the flavor profile and the ability to sneak in vegetables that most of us will still eat.  While researching and trying to find if her recipe counted as a..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #135 – Baby of the Family

16 Feb, 2023
In church we talk a lot about how our flesh man is always at war with the spiritual man. Oftentimes Satan uses the flesh part of us to distract us from our relationship with Jesus and our mission in the..... Read More

Sweet Potato Pound Cake

15 Feb, 2023
Print If you can’t tell, we really enjoy cooking around here.  The main reason is because we like to eat, but we also don’t like wasting our resources.  In fact, we came across this recipe trying to find another way..... Read More