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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.

Around the Supper Table #222 – Springtime is Life: The Resurrection and The Light

17 Apr, 2025
When I think of Easter, I get a jumble of ideas; of course, there is Jesus, the resurrection; the Easter egg hunts; the new dresses. Right now, at Sanctuary Family Farms, we just received some 60 new baby chickens. My..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #221 – Flowers of Springtime

3 Apr, 2025
Print In sight of Golgotha is a small cemetery garden. A stone stands guard over the place Jesus was buried. - In the garden, is a stone tomb. It was a rich man’s, to a preacher he gave. If you..... Read More

Trials and Triumphs: Adventures in Christianity #3 – Walk by Faith

27 Mar, 2025
Walk by Faith: If God is There, He is There When we face the edge of death, especially for our children, it can be agonizing. We must remember that God is still with us, and our commitment to Him hasn’t..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #220 – The Proving Ground

20 Mar, 2025
“His lord said unto him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.” - Matthew 25:23 One of..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #219 – But Job

13 Mar, 2025
“Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, And said, ‘Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the..... Read More

Jalapeno Fig Jam

12 Mar, 2025
Print In West Texas, we can't always be picky about what we grow. We have to learn to like some of the plants we have.  Our fig trees are starting to produce more and more, and Nana does not have..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #218 – Missionary or Mission Field

6 Mar, 2025
“We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it..... Read More

Broccoli and Cheese Casserole

5 Mar, 2025
Print This recipe has been around our family for at least thirty years, and it often shows up when we’re all together. Even those that don’t usually like broccoli can’t turn it down. When served, it often sparks a family..... Read More

Fried Rice

27 Feb, 2025
Print Is this a main dish or a side? Yes, it is usually served as a side, but it has chicken, vegetables, and bacon, so it’s really a whole meal, right? Then add Nana’s garlic Asian sauce, yum! We’ve served..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #217 When Your Radar for Truth is Broken

27 Feb, 2025
In my last blog, I wrote about the truck fire last year, where God spared my two adult kids and me from injury. Sure, it was scary, but He sent people to help us, and we learned about His faithfulness..... Read More