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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 #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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Old-Fashioned Chocolate Frosting

Print When looking through recipes the other day, Nana decided to try this one, because the word "old-fashioned" caught her eye.  It's not your typical buttercream frosting, but it is sure to become a new favorite for your family. When tasting..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #61 – From Your Heart to Your Feet

I am going to start today's blog with Mathew 7:17-19 and then modernize it a little.  “Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil..... Read More

Smothered Steak

Print For this recipe, we wanted to pass on a funny story.  Everyone knows that chicken fried steak is one of Uncle Lee’s favorite foods, and one time Nana was making this recipe for the family.  He walked by and..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #60 – Because God Said So

Welcome back to Strength from Grace a podcast for the young warrior. I’m Michaela Riggins, and as always I’d like to say thank you to Sanctuary Family Farms for supporting me.  Again, you can find a link to all of…..

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Steamed Okra

Steamed Okra
Print Do you hate slimy boiled okra?  You put it your mouth, and you feel like it will slide right down your throat.  Well, Nana is revealing her tried and true secret method to preparing steamed okra with no slime. ..... Read More