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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.

Lemon Blackberry Cheesecake

19 Aug, 2026
Print NO-BAKE Aunt Jill is so good about using what we grow.  She spends hours outside tending to the blackberry plants, so she’s super appreciative when she sees Nana work her magic on something.  As a result, she turned blackberry..... Read More

Zucchini Fritters

5 Aug, 2026
Print It’s that time of year!  Zucchini bread, zucchini soup, baked zucchini, stuffed zucchini, chicken and zucchini casserole, breaded zucchini, calabacitas, and even zucchini gumbo instead of okra gumbo.  You’ve eaten and shared as much zucchini as you can.  You..... Read More

Peaches and Cream Cake

15 Jul, 2026
Yes, we are southerners.  Yes, we love fresh peaches, peaches and cream in a bowl, and just about anything with peaches.  This cake is light but not spongy and oh so delicious.  It’s a version of a poke cake, but..... Read More

Red Beef Enchiladas

17 Jun, 2026
Print Aunt Alisa introduced these to the family, and we’re so thankful.  It has a traditional and deep flavor that makes you go, “Mmm.”  In fact, there’s been a delay in posting, because when Aunt Alisa brings them to family..... Read More

Coconut Caramel Freezer Pies

27 May, 2026
Print There are some days when anything cold sounds good, so why not get rave reviews by serving these?  Not only are these pies amazing to eat, but the hardest part is remembering to soften your cream cheese.  Other than..... Read More

Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

13 May, 2026
Print One good thing about living in the same place forever is growing relationships with neighbors that share.  Gigi got this recipe from a neighbor many years ago.  Not only is it light for a casserole, but it is also..... Read More

Lasagna

29 Apr, 2026
Print Everyone knows lasagna, but it can look too complicated to make. Well, this recipe is pretty easy. You don’t boil your noodles ahead of time. Just add them to each layer straight out of the box. You do, however,..... Read More

Cinnamon Sugar Mix

15 Apr, 2026
Print Never know how much cinnamon and sugar to add to cinnamon rolls, the top of your cobber, cinnamon toast, etc.?  Well, this is a pretty good mixture to keep on hand so that you don’t have to guess as..... Read More

Apple Crumb

1 Apr, 2026
Print Aunt Jill first saw this recipe as a microwave-in-a-cup dessert option, and she’s been playing with the ingredients and techniques since then to create a delicious dessert.  This is a recipe for a 9x13, but Aunt Jill still uses..... Read More

Kidney Beans

25 Mar, 2026
Print As we’ve shared before, everyone needs at least one good recipe for beans.  We’ve shared Nana’s traditional pinto beans recipe, and this is a common favorite as well.  The kidney beans are used, because this recipe was originally used..... Read More