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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.

Live Free

Life brings us struggles.  What do we do when we are faced with these struggles?  Do we complain, pout, and become selfish and indignant that we have struggles, or do we rise and find purpose in the struggle?  God has..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #49 – Gift of God

Sin is a Seperation
When I was a kid, my dad would always tell me that the Bible is simply profound and profoundly simple. I have always been a seeker wanting to find the meaning behind the meaning of things and to explore the..... Read More

Yummy Espinaca

Print We told you to expect more spinach recipes while we enjoy our spring garden.  Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant used to be one of our favorite places to eat.  So of course, Nana found a copycat recipe, so we wouldn’t go..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #48 – Jesus Loves Me, This I Know

One time when I was little, my older brother and I measured our weights together in the bathroom. I looked at his number and at mine and thought, I am so close to catching up to him. Even at that..... Read More

Spinach and Bacon Salad

Print We experimented this year by planting spinach in our spring garden, and God blessed us with a bountiful crop.  Nana has used this recipe for years, and we’ve been fortunate enough to eat it more frequently lately so that..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #47 – The End is Near

Some of you may remember seeing a picture of a man standing on a busy street corner holding a sign with the words, “The End is Near.”  There was no message on the back, and I bet if you ask..... Read More

Barbecue Ribs

Print Ribs . . . need we say more?  If you've heard of Texas, you've heard of ribs.  This is always a welcome treat, especially when we’ve had a long day working outside. Pair this with Nana’s hot bacon potato..... Read More

Hot Bacon Potato Salad

Hot Bacon Potato Salad
Print A potato salad with no eggs or mustard . . . but it has bacon!  This recipe came to us through a marriage.  We inherited a beautiful new family member that caters weddings, and she shared one of her..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #46 – Obedience

It is not always easy to do what we are told.  Especially when it goes against what we want to do. My name is Bekah, and I am 12 years old.  Pa’s second grandchild.  Known for being crafty, a little..... Read More