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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 #134 – “Kid” Like Faith

9 Feb, 2023
A couple of weeks ago, my mom, Kerah, Bekah, and I were heading back to the house from the barn. On our way there, Kerah spotted a lone baby goat who had wandered away from its mother and the rest..... Read More

Cheesy American Enchiladas

8 Feb, 2023
Print These enchiladas are so gringo that we don’t even know if we can call them Tex-Mex, but they resemble an enchilada enough to keep the name.  Aunt Alisa enjoyed this enchilada recipe growing up and has continued to make..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #133 – Enough is Enough

2 Feb, 2023
“Now, enough is enough!”  How many times have you heard this phrase?  When I was a kid, my brother and I would hear this all the time.  It was usually at the dinner table, and we were horsing around.  Mom..... Read More

Broccoli Salad

1 Feb, 2023
Print Who says a salad needs a leafy green?  This salad has been around our family for at least 20 years.  Nana likes making it almost as much as she likes eating it, and it may be the kids’ first..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #132 – Complete Remodel

26 Jan, 2023
God is everything, or He is nothing. Everything that I have comes from God. Focus on others instead of myself.   As I have previously shared, I am a control freak. I know it, my wife knows it, and my..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #131 – In Our Pain

19 Jan, 2023
Most of my blogs have been written in the past tense.  I’ve written them after I’ve overcome, but today is different.  Pa helped me to learn a new perspective today.  I’ve suffered from migraines for about 20 years, and about..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #130 – Your Habits Define Who You Are

12 Jan, 2023
First off, Happy New Year from Sanctuary Family Farms. It is hard to believe that it is 2023.  When I was a kid, I never thought that I would make it to 2023. Honestly, as an adult, I never thought..... Read More

Southern Potato Salad

11 Jan, 2023
Print Nana usually makes the Hot Bacon Potato Salad that she’s already shared.  She especially enjoys this recipe as a pleasant break, because she can make it the day before and stick it in the fridge.  Then she doesn’t have..... Read More

Chocolate Chip Cookies

28 Dec, 2022
Print What is more basic than chocolate chip cookies?  Yes, we know, that’s why we like this recipe.  Everyone likes a basic chocolate chip cookie, and these are the perfect texture.  They are not too chewy or too cakelike.  It..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #129 – Top 10 Christmas Traditions

24 Dec, 2022
Recently we reminisced about all the Christmas memories we had in common.  We wanted to share some of those memories with y’all.  Maybe it will spur your family to recall some of your favorite, or at least most memorable, family..... Read More