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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.

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

Cajun Corn Salad

18 Mar, 2026
Print Nana loves any kind of salad, and Gigi loves anything with corn, especially the sweet corn we grow.  Gigi found this recipe to bring when we all gather for Cajun food.  It’s a pretty easy recipe to follow, and..... Read More

Cajun Fried Rice

11 Mar, 2026
Aunt Alisa is the one that gifted us with her Asian fried rice recipe made with carrots, peas, chicken, and even bacon.  When we do Cajun food for the whole family, she often brings dirty rice, but this last time,..... Read More

Pepper Cheddar Cornbread Muffins

4 Mar, 2026
Print We believe we have a great cornbread recipe, but we’re always playing with it.  Aunt Alisa decided to add green chilis and cheddar to her recipe for a family gathering, and we all enjoyed it.  She used peppers that..... Read More

Oatmeal Cookies

25 Feb, 2026
Print This is a classic that Nana pulled out of her hat recently.  It is her niece’s favorite cookie recipe, so Nana’s sister graciously shared it with her over twenty years ago so that her family could enjoy it as..... Read More

Beef Stroganoff

18 Feb, 2026
Print When you butcher your own animals, sometimes you get experience with cuts you’ve not cooked before.  For Nana, she was excited to find a new way to use our stew meat and her electric pressure cooker.  Of course, if..... Read More

Fried Pies

4 Feb, 2026
Print One of Grandma Jane’s recipes that is often talked about at family gatherings is her fried pies.  Nothing compares to that homemade crust and then stuffed with apples you’ve grown yourself.  As a child, Nana and Grandma Jane used..... Read More

Campfire Pies

28 Jan, 2026
Print Gran used to make several dozen of these each year.  She’d start early, freeze what she could, then make a few each day.  As a result, she knew this recipe could be doubled and still do well.  Gigi was..... Read More