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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 #193 – It’s Me, Not You

20 Jun, 2024
When an animal is hurt, our instinct is to scoop them up and hold them to take away the pain, especially when it is a beloved pet.  The problem is that the pet, regardless of the previous love and affection..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #192 – Boy or Man?

13 Jun, 2024
Happy Father’s Day Let’s bypass the platitudes and the neat sayings about fathers.  There are far more lousy fathers than there are good ones.  As a matter of fact, the percentage of good fathers goes down lower each year.  Boys..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #191 – We’ve Got You

6 Jun, 2024
“But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.” - 1 Timothy 5:8 This time of year, I am always amazed at..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #190 – What are You Gonna Choose?

30 May, 2024
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,’ saith the LORD.” - Isaiah 55:8 Here is an idea we have been talking a lot about in church lately: anything that winds up your emotions -..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #189 – Why is God Doing This FOR Me?

23 May, 2024
I have been raising catfish in the family pond for food and fun somewhere around ten years.  I started out with fish that were four to six inches long and only ounces in weight, and now they are at eighteen..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #188 – Good Head on My Shoulders

16 May, 2024
“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #187 – Thank You, Mom

11 May, 2024
I would say, “Happy Mother's Day” to my mom, but she died more than 20 years ago.  I remember shortly after she died.  I was driving to work, and I had this strange feeling – I do not have a..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #186 – Raise Up a Child

2 May, 2024
About four years ago, as Tina Turner would say, "I left a good job in the city."  At the time I wasn't exactly sure why except that my job was trying to get me to comply with COVID restrictions that..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #185 – Understanding Jesus

25 Apr, 2024
6.4 Bibles are sold every 10 seconds. We all “know” Jesus, because the Bible is the most purchased book in the world for the last few centuries.  It became the best-selling book in the world in 1522 – September 21,..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #184 – Remembering the Important Things

11 Apr, 2024
When you get to be of a certain age, it becomes troubling when you forget things. Now I know my two kids, both young adults now, will gladly remind me that I have done spacey things for a long, long..... Read More