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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.

Apple Pie Filling

1 Dec, 2021
Print We were so excited to gather our first apple harvest of significance this year.  After making dump cake, jelly, dried apple chips, apple pie, and apple butter, Nana and Aunt Alisa had fun preserving a great number of our..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #76 – Thankful for ALL Things, Even Anxiety

1 Dec, 2021
As we leave the season of thanksgiving behind us, I am still pondering on the things I am thankful for in life.  Of course, the most commonly referenced come to mind: family, health, etcetera, and I am very thankful for..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #75 – Thanksgiving

25 Nov, 2021

It’s awesome that this is the week of Thanksgiving.  Just the name implies there is something to expect when we apply the word Thanksgiving to our lives.  Jesus celebrated Thanksgiving every day that he gave thanks to the God of…..

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Around the Supper Table 2021 Ministry Partners

24 Nov, 2021
We have been honored and blessed to work with several churches and organizations this year in order to continue our ministry.  We are thankful to each of them as they have coupled with us to be a light for Christ..... Read More

Around the Supper Table 2021 Customer Appreciation

23 Nov, 2021
To our customers, we could not continue our business and ministry without y'all. We love hearing from y'all, especially when you just want to share a special moment in your life or ask for prayer. Hug your family close this..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #74 – God is with us. Are we with God?

18 Nov, 2021
Music has been an outlet for me to deal with a lot of things over the years.  Playing guitar is relaxing and is nearly medicinal at times.  I can sit down angry and frustrated, anxious, depressed, grieving, or feeling lost,..... Read More

Not So Hot Green Sauce

18 Nov, 2021
Print Our garden produced many jalapenos this year, so we spent hours searching for new jalapeno recipes until Aunt Alisa found this one.  Even though our jalapenos were super-hot this year, the end result was “not so hot.” This is..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #73 – Choosing Jesus

10 Nov, 2021
Hello.  Welcome back to Strength from Grace, a podcast for the young warrior. I’m Michaela Riggins.  As always, I’d like to give a special thank you to Sanctuary Family Farms, and I’m so glad you could join me this week...... Read More

Basil Dressing

10 Nov, 2021
Print This is a go-to dressing for Nana, other than ranch, of course.  She uses it to dress a salad, when making mango chutney to go on grilled salmon, with her zucchini caprese salad, and with her citrus spinach salad..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #72 – Autopilot

3 Nov, 2021

Since helping more on the farm, there has certainly been seasons and waves to things. The garden starting and stopping, different topics that God has been teaching me, a struggle that alleviates and another pops up. Certainly, a lot of…..

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