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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 #69 – Staying the Course

13 Oct, 2021

Staying the course.  It isn’t easy.  I get tired, anxious, depressed, in a hurry, and the bottom line is, I get self-absorbed. I get so wrapped up in what I want, or my timeline, or my ideas, and let go…..

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Zucchini Bread

13 Oct, 2021
Print This prolific squash is often made into this delicious quick bread and is usually the first and last recipe that Nana uses with our zucchini each year.  If we happen to let some zucchini get too big, someone often..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #68 – Following God’s Recipe

6 Oct, 2021

It is so easy to have good ideas, but sometimes those “good” ideas turn out to be complete disasters. When I was about three or four, I had the sudden idea to make a scrumptious dessert from scratch. I could…..

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Prickly Pear Jelly

6 Oct, 2021
Print Eli begged to make prickly pear jelly with his mom, Aunt Ky. Since making it the first time, it has become an annual tradition, and they've revised the recipe each time.  When they do, they thankfully, make enough to..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #67 – Embrace the Suck

29 Sep, 2021

This week’s blog is the transcript from Michaela’s podcast, Strength from Grace. If you want to listen to it, visit and subscribe to her on your favorite podcast platform: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Facebook, or PodBean. Thank you. Hello,…..

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Chicken & Squash Mexican Casserole

29 Sep, 2021
Print There are times in the year when we have so much squash and zucchini that Nana looks for new recipes, because she is afraid we’ll stop eating her food.  (Never gonna’ happen.)  This is a recipe that she found in..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #66 – There is a Time for Everything

22 Sep, 2021

Hello everyone.  I hope you are either enjoying the blessings of being a disciple of Jesus, or totally miserable following after Satan and this world.  Well, it’s fall, and our garden is coming to an end.  Nature declares seasons and…..

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Lima Beans

22 Sep, 2021
When Nana was a little girl, she was a picky eater, so her mom tricked her into eating lima beans, or butter beans.  Grandma Jane would stab each bean with a toothpick instead of using a fork.  As a result,..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #65 – Listen, He Will Tell You

20 Sep, 2021

This week’s blog is a transcript of Michaela’s podcast: Strength from Grace. Hello, and welcome to Strength from Grace, a podcast for the young warrior.  I’m Michaela Riggins and as always, I’m excited to get to know every one of…..

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Remember 9/11. Remember the solidarity.

11 Sep, 2021

Twenty years ago today, America was attacked on her homeland.  We watched as brave men and women helped all they could despite their own fears or concerns for their families.  Many of them died in the process as did the…..

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