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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 #57 – Cast Your Cares on Him

21 Jul, 2021

I have spent many hours trying to understand why people avoid or deny bad things that are happening.  I know they are intelligent and very capable people.  It is not a matter of ignorance.  It is pure denial, fear, and…..

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Pesto Butter

21 Jul, 2021
Print One day we were all buzzing around the kitchen making fresh pesto and shucking corn from the garden, and someone said, "Hey, why not put pesto in the butter for the corn?"  Nana experimented a bit and came up..... Read More

Country Peppers

Country Bell Peppers
15 Jul, 2021
Print The first time Nana had this recipe, it was a gift from a friend.  She quickly got the recipe and has used it for many years.  She uses it to stuff yellow squash as well as bell peppers.  She..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #56 – Live in the Moment

Old Fender and Headlight
14 Jul, 2021

“Take a picture, so you don’t forget!” “Make sure you write it down.” “Ooh, get a keepsake, so you’ll remember this time forever.”  If I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it a million times.  I’ve gathered artifacts, pictures, or just…..

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Around the Supper Table #55 – Change Isn’t Easy

Waterfall
8 Jul, 2021

Change!  Why?  How?  Neeevveeeeer!   Those are the first thoughts that come to me when I hear that six-letter word.  I have always known that I am a creature of habit.  I have spent my adult life creating normalcy, consistency, structure,…..

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Yeast Biscuits

Yeast Biscuits
7 Jul, 2021
Print Nana found this delightful recipe in a community cookbook and uses it for breakfast and dinner meals since it is not a traditional biscuit.  Not that Nana can’t make wonderful biscuits, but if she is doing this recipe, or..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #54 – Sojourner

Sojourner
1 Jul, 2021

Dear Fellow Sojourner, I start that way, because all I trust about you is that you are a seeker of truth.  I wish I could sit across from you and hear your life story, laugh at your humorous experiences, and…..

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Corn and Okra Maque Choux

Corn and Okra Maque Choux
30 Jun, 2021
This recipe was discovered in a magazine several years ago when our garden produced an abundance of okra.  The family liked it so well that it has become a traditional side dish.  The word Maque Choux comes from Cajun cuisine meaning..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #53 – Barking up the Broken Tree

24 Jun, 2021
The other day, I had the privilege of working with Bekah in the garden. We were weeding the blackberries and picking the first few ripe berries. Bekah said, “I hope we have a good crop, because I like fruit waaay..... Read More

Nana’s Marinara

23 Jun, 2021
We grow our herbs in half barrels, and they have definitely been prolific this year.  In order to use some of them, Nana experimented with a new way to make fresh marinara.  It is not like the recipe she usually..... Read More