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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 #88 – God Controls the Seasons

17 Feb, 2022
This past week, we lost our cat Smokes. Smokes started meowing outside of the barn one morning and never left. I am not exactly sure where he came from, but I know God wanted to bless us with this special..... Read More

Oven Pot Roast

16 Feb, 2022
Print Anyone else have roast every Sunday?  This oven roast was a typical Sunday lunch when Nana was growing up.  Her mom would get up early Sunday morning to prepare the roast, then it would cook in the oven while..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #87 – Introduction of Nana: Wisdom Through Experience

9 Feb, 2022
Hello, my name is Sarah, but everyone calls me Nana.  Pa and I are the oldest at Sanctuary Family Farms, and I have had a myriad of experiences simply because of my age.  In all of those years, I can’t..... Read More

2-2-2 Gravy

9 Feb, 2022
Print This recipe came to us through Aunt Alisa.  If you ever eat her homemade biscuits and gravy, you’ll probably ask for her gravy recipe (and probably her yeast biscuit recipe).  She’ll reply by saying, “2-2-2.” The last ingredient is 2..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #86 – Never Alone with God

2 Feb, 2022
I sit there waiting.  Any second now I know deep down inside that the little voice in the back of my head will come back. The silence echoes in my mind and eats away at me.  Its stillness is almost..... Read More

Chicken Fried Steak

2 Feb, 2022
Print Nana discovered this recipe by accident.  One time when frying, she ran out of all-purpose flour, so she used self-rising flour.  The batter turned out crispy and didn’t seem to fall off.  Now, if she doesn’t have self-rising flour..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #85 – Seemingly Opposite

26 Jan, 2022
Have you ever seen two things appear to be completely opposite yet actually occur at the same time?  I work out on a daily basis with a few people, and it is interesting to see how I handle the process. ..... Read More

Sweet and Savory Creamy Chicken

26 Jan, 2022
Print The savory and sweet balance that Nana achieves in her Glazed and Grilled Chicken Breasts is continued when she adds this creamy sauce with Dijon mustard and orange marmalade.  She serves this dish over rice or pasta, but her..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #84 – Continual Need

19 Jan, 2022
It is easy to know that I need Christ when life is hard, but what about when life is easy?  There are times when I realize that I can’t keep going or overcome on my own, so I ask for..... Read More

Deviled Eggs

19 Jan, 2022
This is a favored recipe when we have extra eggs from our hens.  Nana will often serve deviled eggs when she is tired of having green salad but wants something light on the side. Print Ingredients 18 eggs 2/3 cup..... Read More