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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.

Around the Supper Table #266 – Opinions of Sheep

28 May, 2026
"When young men seek to be like you, when lazy men resent you, when powerful men look over their shoulder at you, when cowardly men plot behind your back, when corrupt men wish you were gone and evil men want..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #265 – Apricot Campfire Pies

21 May, 2026
Recently, I decided to make one of my mother’s most famous recipes: Apricot Campfire Pies.  I’ve made many of her recipes, but this one has been somewhat of a sacred cow in my mind; not to be touched or messed..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #264 – Safest Place to Protect

7 May, 2026
Happy Mother's Day I have seen a lot of mothers in my lifetime.  Some, I just call birthers.  I call sacrificing and loving women, mothers.  Rather than talk about either, I would like to talk about the “mother desire” that..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #263 – Have a Blessed Day

30 Apr, 2026
In a society filled with relative ease, the words blessed and blessings seem to flit around like the glitter we’re dressed in at the moment.  Make a fast-food purchase, “Have a blessed day,” maybe with an added, “Honey.”  Buy that..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #262 – Safeguarding Your Mind

23 Apr, 2026
When I was about 13 years old, I can distinctly remember how much I enjoyed debating with my dad. I wasn't a rebellious kid, but I, as all boys do, enjoyed testing my wits against my father. I know at..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #261 – God is Good All the Time, But Do We See It?

16 Apr, 2026
When I was a kid, at night, alone in bed later, I wondered what God was really like. I did not doubt His existence, but I most certainly doubted His presence. I imagined it might be like growing up in..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #260 – Be Strong, Be Courageous, Be Honest

9 Apr, 2026
Confession time: I have a deep desire to be seen, liked, and included. I’ve spent an unhealthy amount of time crying over not getting invited to a group event, replaying conversations to analyze people’s thoughts about me, or working myself..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #259 – Jesus, Get off That Cross

2 Apr, 2026
Every time I see someone wearing a crucifix with Jesus on it, I think, “That is pure blasphemy.  That is sacrilegious.”  Jesus is not hanging on a cross somewhere.  He is risen from the cross. He left the empty tomb. ..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #258 – Cliché Christianity

5 Mar, 2026
Cliché is an overused phrase, expression, or idea that has lost its original impact, novelty, and meaning over time. The world is built on generalities and cute little sayings that help us remember what it is we are supposed to..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #257 – Taste and See

26 Feb, 2026
“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?” - Romans 8:35 What a scripture. Talk about staying power. God will never stop loving us. It..... Read More