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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.

Chicken & Squash Mexican Casserole

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

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

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

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.

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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Around the Supper Table #64 – Focus

In a world of distractions, it is hard to maintain focus.  Have you ever been sitting at Sonic getting ready to place your supper order for the fam, you know you have to get it right, or all “you know…..

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Pickled Okra

Print Yes, we have another way to eat okra other than fried!  Since Pa loves okra,  even when it is steamed, we tend to plant more each year.  As a result, this year we’ve had enough okra to eat, can,..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #63 – A Judges 4 &5 Woman

Around the Supper Table 63

Below is the transcript from the latest podcast episode of Strength from Grace. If you’d rather watch the video, visit her Facebook page. I saw this post the other day from another girl that said, “If you can’t handle me…..

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Not the Same Ol’ Dump Cake

Apple Dump Cake
Print Aunt Jill is our resident arborist, so when she harvested this year's apple crop, Nana asked her for an apple dessert.  The family gobbled it up in one meal, so Nana decided to share this recipe for everyone to..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #62 Evolving Seasons

Summer is gone, and fall is upon us.  God has given us an abundant harvest.  More than we could think of or ask for.  We have been able to distribute hundreds of pounds of fresh produce to needy friends.  It…..

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