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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 #159 – Yeah, I’m Fine: Part 2

31 Aug, 2023
Last time, I gave you a little background on how I became an insecure, raging, control freak.  But I refuse to live my life in fear, in victimhood, in regret, and in shame.  Through it all, I became a fighter. ..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #158 – Yeah, I’m Fine

24 Aug, 2023
A few days ago, Kerah, my eleven-year-old daughter, had an emotional breakdown.  I didn’t wake up that morning and know that I was going to be dealing with that on top of everything else, but dealing with the unexpected is..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #157 Evolving or Devolving; Progressing or Regressing

10 Aug, 2023
Well, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand that we are devolving, going away from the high standards our forefathers set.  I believe we are all slipping into the belief that our children, the next generation should have it..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #156 – The Black Shirt

3 Aug, 2023
This week, we are excited to feature a supporter and our first guest writer, Debbie McLeod. We appreciate you sharing your experience so that others may be encouraged. ____________ This story is about how God uses us without us realizing..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #155 – Kicking and Screaming: Radical Dependence

27 Jul, 2023
If you think being a Christian won't have struggles, trials, and persecution, you are as they say ‘in the wrong profession.’  Jesus says in John 15:20, “If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you.” Despite knowing this, a..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #154 – Kicking and Screaming: His Truth, Not Ours

20 Jul, 2023
What is control?  In a simple way, control is our attempt to try and get what we want from the circumstances around us. It is an attempt to remove anything negative or uncomfortable from the situations we are in. People..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #153 – Kicking and Screaming: Letting go of our Control

13 Jul, 2023
It is a simple question.  Where does your strength come from?  From the day we are born into this world, we start to adapt to the stresses and challenges around us.  I remember when my boys were born. Although both..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #152 – Who Does America Belong To?

6 Jul, 2023
America belongs to Americans.  Who are Americans?  First, who they are not.  They do not represent a single race, or an educational level of achievement, nor a social class.  They are identified by morals – simple, collective morals like doing..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #151 – Just Go with the Flow

29 Jun, 2023
Growing up my family’s favorite phrase was, “Just go with the flow.”  If you’ve ever seen the movie Finding Nemo, I can confirm that a sea turtle is not my spirit animal. In Finding Nemo, you saw Crush the sea..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #150 – Attitude of Gratitude

22 Jun, 2023
So let me ask you this.  Who do you want to be in the Kingdom?  Do you want to just be, or do you want to be what you are created to be?  In Psalm 139 14-15 it says, "I..... Read More