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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.

Lemon Brownies

18 Jun, 2025
Print Yeah, these aren’t chocolate brownies with lemon.  These are a delicious lemon treat that has the texture of a cake, brownie, and shortbread cookie all rolled into one.  Have we got your attention yet?  Not only is the texture..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #228 – Open Letter to Fathers

12 Jun, 2025
Dear Dads, This Father's Day can be very special for you or just another day.  It will or will not be special for your children and grandchildren. As a father, there were many times I did not parent like I..... Read More

Festive Cookies

4 Jun, 2025
Print Guess the name comes from the fact that it is a celebration when these cookies arrive.  Man, are we excited when Gigi shows up with these, and the hint of citrus doesn’t make you feel as guilty after eating..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #227 – Take Your Medicine

29 May, 2025
Lord’s Prayer “After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.  Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.  Give us this day our daily bread.  And..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #226 – It’s Supposed to be Predictable

22 May, 2025
“That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: Whom having not seen,..... Read More

Green Bean Casserole

21 May, 2025
Print Who hasn’t had French’s Green Bean Casserole at Thanksgiving? Well, this is basically the same thing. We’ve just added bacon, mushrooms, and more seasoning. And yes, we have it every year at Thanksgiving . . . and whenever it..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #225 – Envy

15 May, 2025
This month in church, we have been talking about the sin of envy. To me, the Bible defines envy as a resentment or anger towards another person because of what they have achieved or are blessed with. This often leads..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #224 – Tell Her that You Love Her

8 May, 2025
I can remember several quotes from my mother: “I’m going to tell your dad when he gets home.”  That was her last threat before I finally succumbed to her obedience. “Stop pulling the head off of your littler sister’s doll.”..... Read More

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

30 Apr, 2025
Print Yes, it’s a salad, but ranch dressing makes anything better, right? Then you see that it has bacon. How could it go wrong? Relax, this is a salad in that the ingredients are mixed, but there are no leafy..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #223 – I Count All My Blessings!

24 Apr, 2025
There are times when I sit down and play my guitar. I pour my heart out to God. There’s no particular song in mind. I just play. Tonight, as I sat down and my fingers found the strings, the song..... Read More