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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 #103 – Showing Faith with Works

9 Jun, 2022
Usually when God gives me a message, He gives me the introduction, and as I, out of faith, write it, the rest of the message is given.  The hardest part is having the faith to commit to following through with..... Read More

Jalapeno Cheddar Bread

8 Jun, 2022
Print If you get something new, you have to break it in, right?  We are so grateful that Aunt Alisa got a new Dutch oven, because this bread is as delicious as it is beautiful.  This bread has a wonderfully..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #102 – Hearing from God

2 Jun, 2022
Recently, I was reaching for an irrigation hose on the ground, and I heard a very soft, indistinct rattle. It sounded a little like the air that escapes from a water hose when you inadvertently step on it. I froze...... Read More

Salmon Patties

1 Jun, 2022
Print The men in our family lead each family unit by word and example.  The women are especially spoiled on Mother’s Day, because they grill salmon and steaks.  True to family tradition as well, there is always enough leftovers for..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #101 – What did you do that for, Dad!

26 May, 2022
As I click the seatbelt and pull the slack, my three-year-old son asks me, “Dad, why do we have to wear seatbelts anyway?” Immediately replying without thought, “Because I don’t want to get a ticket!” I went about making sure..... Read More

Tartar Sauce

25 May, 2022
Print Tartar sauce is such an easy thing to buy, but when Nana is serving, it is always fresh.  Once you try it, you’ll think you have to have homemade tartar sauce every time, especially when serving fried fish.  ..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #100 – God’s Promises

19 May, 2022
Over the last couple of years, I have really been struggling with some events, circumstances, and changes in my life.  Just in the last year alone, I have left a job that I loved and a place that had been..... Read More

Sweet Dinner Rolls

18 May, 2022
Print It’s the joke that southerners have to add sugar to everything.  Well, we are from Texas and tend to agree.  This bread recipe is one of Aunt Alisa’s first to master.  It is often served, and when she does,..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #99 – Maturing as a Mother

Mother and Son
12 May, 2022
Every since I could remember, I wanted to be a mother.  When other kids dreamed of lofty careers or a dreamy place to live, I didn’t care.  I couldn’t for the life of me pick a career, partly because I..... Read More

Tuscan Chicken

11 May, 2022
Print It is springtime, and we’re getting fresh spinach out of the garden, which means Nana is looking for new ways to enjoy spinach.  She actually borrowed this recipe from one of her sons.  After tasting it, she made her..... Read More