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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 #43 – Value

2 Apr, 2021
Our family has been talking a lot about value lately. It’s an important concept, and something I struggle with at times. Even thinking about the possibility of someone being angry or disapproving of me brings up the kind of dread..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #42 – Discipline Like a Disciple

30 Mar, 2021
Have you ever started a workout plan? It is not a lot of fun, especially at the age of 45. Past my prime, past my subprime and probably past what should be my expiration date. It is hard work for..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #41 – God’s Plan Over My Plan

23 Mar, 2021
I spent all day anxiously checking my computer for results. It was funny to experience the rush and anticipation after nearly an entire year of not competing. I was so hopeful. I knew that I had given an amazing speech..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #40 – Control is a Bitter Cup

16 Mar, 2021
Hi, it’s Jill again! The last time I shared on this blog, I wrote about my childhood—about growing up in a Polish Catholic family. That’s what a lot of folks know about me. But if you are around me much,..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #39 – Back to Normal

18 Mar, 2021
Great news. We are back to normal. Yes, Elmer Fudd Biden is proposing reparations for the descendants of slaves. See, back to normal. Washington is returning to the absurd. It is total lunacy. Not that I am against all those..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #38 – God’s Promises

16 Mar, 2021
Fear, anxiety, self-consciousness, dread, and unhappiness - these are all words I find popping up in some of the best moments of my life. Nana has always documented every breath that one of us grandkids has taken through her endless..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #37 – What is Your Bias?

16 Mar, 2021
Paul said by the foolishness of preaching, men are called to salvation. He did not mean the preaching was foolish, nor that what was preached was foolish, only that trying to persuade men about eternal life was the work of..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #36 – Current Events are Irrelevant

16 Mar, 2021
Why do we follow the news of the day? For some it can cause anxiety, for others it causes peace . . . temporarily. For we all know, the news of the day doesn't go our way. If everyone can..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #35 – Divided House

14 Mar, 2021
Mark 3:25 tells us that, “And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.” God’s words and principles are always accurate and never wrong. Our house is our country, and it will not stand as it exists..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #34 – Tribe

14 Mar, 2021
Over the last year we have seen a major turn in the way our society functions. We have seen people isolated from each other and dying without family by their side. We have seen a hardening of the divide between..... Read More