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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 #206 – Don’t Wait, Live Now

10 Oct, 2024
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” - Matthew 5:16 Often our perspective and experiences with death and mortality affect our witness as a light..... Read More

Strawberry Fig Preserves

9 Oct, 2024
Print We can’t grow strawberries around here, but our fig trees are starting to make more and more each year.  Since we haven’t convinced Nana to make fig rolls (Fig Newtons), we’re enjoying this new treat.  It is delicious on..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #205 – When Satan Shows Up

3 Oct, 2024
Yesterday, as I was leading worship at church, I had another familiar experience.  It started with my left eye feeling itchy and scratchy. There was no pain, but it was just annoying and distracting. Within a minute, I break a..... Read More

Peach Ice Cream

25 Sep, 2024
Print What's better than fresh Texas peaches and cream? Peaches and Ice Cream!  Peach season is so exciting for us, especially when Nana makes peach ice cream.  We’ve shared Gran’s homemade ice cream recipe, but Nana wanted y’all to have..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #204 – Where is Walter Cronkite?

19 Sep, 2024
I remember growing up in the 60s, and every night we watched the 6 o’clock news, and there was only one news broadcaster: Walter Cronkite. He was the man.  When he reported the news, you knew it was the truth,..... Read More

Cream Puff Dessert

18 Sep, 2024
Print A good cream puff is so delightful, especially on a hot summer day, but can you easily make that for a crowd?  This recipe offers the light and refreshing taste of a puff pastry with the creamy filling that..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #203 – Commitment to Growth

12 Sep, 2024
When my youngest son was about 5 years old, we put him in martial arts. When he first started, it was pretty rough and made him a little nervous. Being so young, it was a little hard for him to..... Read More

Garlic Olive Oil Dip

11 Sep, 2024
Print We all love Aunt Alisa’s homemade French bread all by itself, but it is nice when it is served with different kinds of toppings like French bread topping, pesto butter, and now this.  If you like Carino’s olive oil..... Read More

Deviled Egg Pasta Salad

4 Sep, 2024
Print On hot summer days, anything cool is a welcomed food.  Aunt Alisa tried this for the first time to give us more variety when eating cold pasta salads since it is a familiar taste we love.  Some in our..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #202 – My Heroes

29 Aug, 2024
”Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.  Let your gentle spirit be known to all people. The Lord is near.  Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests..... Read More