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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.

Maple Bacon Asparagus & Brussels

17 Sep, 2025
Print We all know Nana loves her vegetables AND making them taste great.  Aunt Alisa tried this recipe, and Nana couldn’t get enough of it, so we’re adding it to our family library.  Most people may think that asparagus and..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #238 – Selfless

11 Sep, 2025
From time to time my boys, who are 13 and 16, will have what we call "philosophical" discussions. This usually starts with one of them posing a question to me and then arguing back and forth until we come to..... Read More

#4 – God’s Hand of Destiny: Pa’s Shocking Journey to Belief

4 Sep, 2025
Introduction Pa has been known to be stubborn: from refusing to go to the alter for salvation, because he didn’t want to be a part of Christianity if it meant he was like others in the church, to his electrocution..... Read More

Strawberry Cake

4 Sep, 2025
Print Who doesn’t like strawberry cake?  It always goes over well, and you get requests for the recipe.  In this recipe, you’ve got strawberries in the cake and frosting, and to top it all off, you have a delightful cream..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #237 – Blessing or Curse

28 Aug, 2025
“A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 It’s interesting to me that our biggest blessings or gifts from God can easily become our biggest curses.  Why?  What’s the difference?  Why are the exact same traits..... Read More

Hamburger Salad Sandwich Spread

27 Aug, 2025
Print When Nana and Pa were younger and chaperoning a kid’s camping trip, one of the young mom volunteers brought this spread on premade sandwiches.  Nana was starving and tired, so she thought this was the best thing she’d ever..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #236 – Pray Early, Pray Often

21 Aug, 2025
Recently my family got back from a trip to the mountains. While we were there, we rode our side-by-side through the mountain passes. This trip was a little anxiety provoking.  My truck and my side-by-side are both over ten years..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #235 – Who Do You Represent?

14 Aug, 2025
“Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do..... Read More

Blackberry Pie Filling

13 Aug, 2025
Print We are so appreciative that our blackberries are doing better each year.  We’ve been able to propagate a few plants and start new rows.  But this means that we have to find new recipes.  Just because we can grow..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #234 – My Life or His Life

7 Aug, 2025
I had a freak accident the other day.  I twisted my leg at the knee and bruised and scratched up my head with the ground.  I thought that it really hurt when it happened, but it was no big deal. ..... Read More