Our Blog

Around the Supper Table

image

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.

Baked Beans

Print Every backyard barbeque needs barbecue ribs, potato salad, baked beans, and homemade ice cream, right? Since Jay from Bush’s Beans isn’t letting Duke talk, we'll share our recipe. We’re not sure who started making this recipe first, because we..... Read More

Trials and Triumphs: Adventures in Christianity #2 – Philippines: Part 2 Prison Ministry

Philippines Part 2: Prison Ministry Jeremiah wanted Pa to share one more of his stories from the Philippines. This part of his adventure includes his experiences inside a prison. At first, Pa was determined not to participate. He’d had enough..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #213 – Dedication to Purpose

I read that some say 2025 is the symbol of purpose. Well, that is great, and I concur. That was the theme of 2024 also. As a matter of fact, purpose ought to be the theme of our entire life...... Read More

Around the Supper Table #212 – Family Christmas

Guess what? It is Christmas again. That is no surprise to anyone. But what is the effect of the birth of Jesus? I am the result. I am saved and thankful. That is the direct result of Jesus’ birth. The..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #211 – Seeing is Believing

How many times have we heard this before? "If I could just see it, I would believe it." Even in my prayer, I have said, "Lord if you would just tell me what to do, I would do it." I..... Read More

Peach Cobbler Pound Cake

Print When we harvest peaches each year, we love eating them fresh with or without cream. We also make peach dump cakes, peach ice cream, peach pies, peach cobbler, etcetera. It is such a delicious time of the year. This..... Read More

Trials and Triumphs: Adventures in Christianity #1 – Philippines: Part 1 Bacolod City

Philippines Part 1: Bacolod City Many years ago, Pa was asked to go on a missionary trip to the Philippines, and Jeremiah, a storyteller himself, loves asking him to retell the adventure. This is an adapted transcript of their most..... Read More

Cranberry Marshmallow Salad

Print When we gather for the holidays, we know that Gigi will bring her cranberry marshmallow salad. For as long as she can remember, her mom made it each year. It’s always delicious with our feast, especially when she gets..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #210 – Thanksgiving

“Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; Submitting..... Read More

Iced Sugar Cookies

Print This recipe can be done at any time of the year, but it is usually a holiday favorite for our family. It is part of Rebekah and Aunt Alisa’s holiday tradition. Since Rebekah was young, she’s loved being in..... Read More