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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 #183 – Believe & Confess

Lately I have been struggling a great deal with my own insecurities: not feeling like I am a good dad, not feeling like I am taking care of my wife, and just generally feeling overwhelmed by stressors in my life...... Read More

Around the Supper Table #182 – It’s the ‘E’ of C & E

“And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #181 – Live a Life of Worship

At the beginning of the year, God presented me with a challenge to live a life of worship.   I knew immediately He was talking about something more than just going to church and using the worship service time to meditate..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #180 – Look for the Morning Star

I love looking at the stars. It’s not like I know a lot about astronomy or astrophysics, but I appreciate thinking about the bigness of the solar system. When I look at the night sky, I feel peace knowing that..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #179 – How are You Like Jesus?

In James 2:14-17 it says, “What use is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone says he has faith, but he has no works? Can that faith save him?  If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #178 – God Can Intend Evil for Good

One thing about me is that I am very tolerant and willing to “forgive and forget” ... until I’m not.  Back in elementary school, I had a girl in my class that I called my friend, but she wasn’t exactly..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #177 – Getting Out of His Way

In church we have been doing a study of the Holy Spirit.  When this topic was first brought up, my stomach clenched up a little, and I started sweating just a bit. I know this seems like an odd reaction,..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #176 – Hosanna, Save Us!

“And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.” - Matthew 21:9 That verse speaks to us..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #175 – Gems of Him

As I’ve matured and gained more life experiences, I’m beginning to realize how ashamed people are when they struggle. I get it.  It can be frightful to think that you are the only idiot that can’t shake your depression, anxiety,..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #174 – Man After God’s Heart

I live in a house full of girls. I am outnumbered three to one. One of the most difficult things for me to deal with, especially over the past three-month Christmas Holiday, is what movies do we watch.  It seems..... Read More