Around the Supper Table

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Around the Supper Table

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 #103 – Showing Faith with Works

9 Jun, 2022

Usually when God gives me a message, He gives me the introduction, and as I, out of faith, write it, the rest of the message is given. The hardest part is having the faith to commit to following through with..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #102 – Hearing from God

2 Jun, 2022

Recently, I was reaching for an irrigation hose on the ground, and I heard a very soft, indistinct rattle. It sounded a little like the air that escapes from a water hose when you inadvertently step on it. I froze...... Read More

Around the Supper Table #101 – What did you do that for, Dad!

26 May, 2022

As I click the seatbelt and pull the slack, my three-year-old son asks me, “Dad, why do we have to wear seatbelts anyway?” Immediately replying without thought, “Because I don’t want to get a ticket!” I went about making sure..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #100 – God’s Promises

19 May, 2022

Over the last couple of years, I have really been struggling with some events, circumstances, and changes in my life. Just in the last year alone, I have left a job that I loved and a place that had been..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #99 – Maturing as a Mother

12 May, 2022

Every since I could remember, I wanted to be a mother. When other kids dreamed of lofty careers or a dreamy place to live, I didn’t care. I couldn’t for the life of me pick a career, partly because I..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #98 – Doing God’s Will

4 May, 2022

Hello, my name is Bekah, and I am 13 years old. I spend most of my free time creating things and giving them away to other people. I love to create designs with my scroll saw, build things out of..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #97 – Disappointment in Men, Not Christ

28 Apr, 2022

Has this ever happened to you before? It’s your birthday, or in my family the day of your birthday party which is usually weeks after your actual birthday, and you are super excited about the day. Your friends are coming..... Read More

Around the Supper Table 96 – The Road Home

21 Apr, 2022

Recently we had a house cat that escaped to the barn, and although Piña is a beloved pet, she is a cat and does nothing on command, including “come.” The kids were devastated as nothing was working to lure her..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #95 – The Sin of Time

14 Apr, 2022

In Genesis 1, it says “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis describes in detail how God has made each piece of creation. At the end of creation, he looks across all of it and says,..... Read More

Around the Supper Table 94 – A Leap of Faith Out of the Nest

7 Apr, 2022

As I look to the future, I feel like I’m a little kid again begging my dad to not make me ride the roller coaster. It’s too big! it’s too tall! it’s too fast! I’m too scared! I’ll be..... Read More

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