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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 #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

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

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

Around the Supper Table #201 – Rich Journey of Faith

22 Aug, 2024
Print "When I die and God asks how I lived, I ponder what answer I should give. My sole goal is to continue my current work until the end of my life, as it is what pleases God the most."..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #200 – When God’s Solution is Not my Solution

15 Aug, 2024
Not long ago, I was attempting to spread some compost under a peach tree, and I knelt on a mesquite thorn. It hurt and bled a little when I pulled it out, but I quickly went back to work. That..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #199 – Ask the Right Queston

8 Aug, 2024
Since I was old enough to remember, I have played the “What If” game with my dad. Here is how the game goes: If you were in this situation, how would you handle it?  What if your car was on..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #198 – Growth Until the Grave

1 Aug, 2024
“Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty.” - Job 5:17 I don’t know if it is just me, or if it is a common misconception that growth stops once you..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #197 – Fifty Percent Failure

18 Jul, 2024
“And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” - Luke 9:62 Recently I was cleaning out a drawer, and I found the tags to..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #196 – Bread of Life

11 Jul, 2024
I recently started my journey and exploration in sourdough.  It has been quite an adventure as I have delved into the ins and outs of all things sourdough.  If you have ever smelled fresh bread coming straight out of the..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #195 – Dying Light

4 Jul, 2024
Happy Independence Day “The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among..... Read More