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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 #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

Around the Supper Table #216 – Combat the Fear

20 Feb, 2025
The Bible speaks in so many places about being courageous and even bold. However, I often find myself being nervous about doing God's work or being unsure in what I know He is telling me. So why is it that..... Read More

Fruit Pizza

12 Feb, 2025
Print This eye-catching dessert is great, especially for Valentine's Day.  You can show your admiration for your first love or your life-long love with in-season fruit. As we always say, cream cheese frosting, will (almost) never disappoint.  It might even..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #215 – Our Idols

6 Feb, 2025
“Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #214 – God in My Pain

23 Jan, 2025
About four months ago, my family and I went on vacation. During one of our activities, I fell and hurt my knee. One month later the pain just kept getting worse. I went to the doctor, and they put me..... Read More