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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.

Mushroom Soup

30 Jul, 2025
Print If you have too many mushrooms, no worries.  Nana has a recipe for that.  She recently ordered mushrooms for some reason and plans changed, so she remembered a mushroom soup recipe that her sister had given her long ago. ..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #233 – Start Right, Finish Right

24 Jul, 2025
I don't know how many of you struggle to keep God's attitude throughout the day, but some days can be really tough for me.  What I want to talk with you about today is how to keep God's attitude all..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #232 – Purpose Through Pain

17 Jul, 2025
Sometimes when writing blogs there is a push in me to come up with something new. This will not be one of those blogs. New ideas and new things to work on are good but practice makes perfect.  In Ecclesiastes..... Read More

Cooked Greens

16 Jul, 2025
Print The brining method that Nana uses to remove bitterness from broccoli is also good for greens but has its own process.  If it were up to Nana, she’d eat greens year-round, and she’s always trying to convince us to..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #231 – The Great I Am

10 Jul, 2025
We just finished hatching some baby chicks. We have done this many times in the past, but this one was different. Because there are so many jobs on the farm, the kids have started taking on more responsibilities, so Rebekah..... Read More

Poblano Corn Pudding

2 Jul, 2025
Print When we plan our garden, we look for varieties that we, of course, like to eat, but that are prolific in our area.  Poblanos are similar to green chilis, and we’ve been experimenting with them in the garden and..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #230 – The Audacity

26 Jun, 2025
“The audacity! I can’t believe that kid just disrespected me.  He owes me respect, because I’m his elder.  I brought him into this world, and I can take him out.”  Right?  For us that were raised by authoritative parents, we..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #229 – No Easy Answers

19 Jun, 2025
In our last sermon at church, we were talking about a particular scripture that has always been difficult for me. In Romans 13:1 it says, “Obey the rulers who have authority over you. Only God can give authority to anyone,..... Read More

Lemon Brownies

18 Jun, 2025
Print Yeah, these aren’t chocolate brownies with lemon.  These are a delicious lemon treat that has the texture of a cake, brownie, and shortbread cookie all rolled into one.  Have we got your attention yet?  Not only is the texture..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #228 – Open Letter to Fathers

12 Jun, 2025
Dear Dads, This Father's Day can be very special for you or just another day.  It will or will not be special for your children and grandchildren. As a father, there were many times I did not parent like I..... Read More