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 #52 – Weeds

10 Jun, 2021

Wow! That’s a lot of weeds! And there is nothing I hate more than fighting weeds. You might ask, “Well, then why are you a farmer?” And I’d reply, “Aren’t we all?” You see, I’m willing to bet that there..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #51 – Pess-Optimist

2 Jun, 2021

Dear friends, I say friends, because it is only people like me that would like my thoughts. My son, Chris, has earned a new title in the family, a pess-optimist. He is pessimistic at first, “No,” “Never,” “We cannot do..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #50 – Congratulations

1 Jun, 2021

We usually save our page for our business and family as it relates to the farm, but as the chaotic 2020-2021 school year comes to a close, we want to recognize two of our own in their academic pursuits. When…..

31 May, 2021

Life brings us struggles. What do we do when we are faced with these struggles? Do we complain, pout, and become selfish and indignant that we have struggles, or do we rise and find purpose in the struggle? God has..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #49 – Gift of God

24 May, 2021

When I was a kid, my dad would always tell me that the Bible is simply profound and profoundly simple. I have always been a seeker wanting to find the meaning behind the meaning of things and to explore the..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #48 – Jesus Loves Me, This I Know

14 May, 2021

One time when I was little, my older brother and I measured our weights together in the bathroom. I looked at his number and at mine and thought, I am so close to catching up to him. Even at that..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #47 – The End is Near

12 May, 2021

Some of you may remember seeing a picture of a man standing on a busy street corner holding a sign with the words, “The End is Near.” There was no message on the back, and I bet if you ask..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #46 – Obedience

1 May, 2021

It is not always easy to do what we are told. Especially when it goes against what we want to do. My name is Bekah, and I am 12 years old. Pa’s second grandchild. Known for being crafty, a little..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #45 – Not Ashamed of the Gospel

23 Apr, 2021

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.” - Romans 1:16 There are two things in..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #44 – A Living Example

10 Apr, 2021

Not only did Christ die a painful and humiliating death in front of His people while they and the religious leaders of the time mocked and ridiculed Him; he chose to do it. Not only so that He could become..... Read More

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