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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.

Creamy & Fluffy Mashed Potatoes

15 Mar, 2023
Print Like all of her recipes, Nana has researched, tested, retested, and experimented until getting exactly what she wants.  Although Pa eats any and all mashed potatoes, Nana has been on a mission to create creamy & fluffy mashed potatoes..... Read More

Western Burger

8 Mar, 2023
Print This recipe is made using a delicious, warm sandwich spread wrapped in homemade bread.  Yum, right?  It is often used in our surrounding communities and a common item when someone makes a community or church cookbook, because so many..... Read More

Nana’s Caesar Dressing

1 Mar, 2023
Print Anyone that knows Nana knows that she likes to have a salad at every meal whether it is ramen salad, a salad with her basil dressing, a yummy buttermilk ranch dressing salad, her Broccoli Salad, Citrus Spinach Salad, Spinach..... Read More

Italian Wedding Soup

22 Feb, 2023
Print This is a long favorite of Nana’s, probably because of the flavor profile and the ability to sneak in vegetables that most of us will still eat.  While researching and trying to find if her recipe counted as a..... Read More

Sweet Potato Pound Cake

15 Feb, 2023
Print If you can’t tell, we really enjoy cooking around here.  The main reason is because we like to eat, but we also don’t like wasting our resources.  In fact, we came across this recipe trying to find another way..... Read More

Cheesy American Enchiladas

8 Feb, 2023
Print These enchiladas are so gringo that we don’t even know if we can call them Tex-Mex, but they resemble an enchilada enough to keep the name.  Aunt Alisa enjoyed this enchilada recipe growing up and has continued to make..... Read More

Broccoli Salad

1 Feb, 2023
Print Who says a salad needs a leafy green?  This salad has been around our family for at least 20 years.  Nana likes making it almost as much as she likes eating it, and it may be the kids’ first..... Read More

Southern Potato Salad

11 Jan, 2023
Print Nana usually makes the Hot Bacon Potato Salad that she’s already shared.  She especially enjoys this recipe as a pleasant break, because she can make it the day before and stick it in the fridge.  Then she doesn’t have..... Read More

Chocolate Chip Cookies

28 Dec, 2022
Print What is more basic than chocolate chip cookies?  Yes, we know, that’s why we like this recipe.  Everyone likes a basic chocolate chip cookie, and these are the perfect texture.  They are not too chewy or too cakelike.  It..... Read More

Christmas Zipper Peas

21 Dec, 2022
Print Nana discovered this little treasure to add to the garden a couple of years ago when ordering seeds.  Zipper peas are a fat round cream pea that is easy to shell, thus the name.  Just pull the fibrous strand..... Read More