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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.

Pork Fillet Mignon

5 Apr, 2023
Print Do you think of beef when you think of fillet mignon?  We did too, even though in France it commonly refers to the pork tenderloin.  Well Nana must be in on this secret, or she just knows that pork..... Read More

Easy Chocolate Caramel Poke Cake

29 Mar, 2023
Print Do you want ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ when you serve dessert?  Try this poke cake.  Like most poke cakes, it is simple to make, but your guests will not care.  I mean what is better than chocolate and caramel topped..... Read More

Lemon Pound Cake

22 Mar, 2023
Print This is one of Uncle Bear’s favorite desserts, but it is tasty for many.  One thing that makes this cake especially favored is the homemade icing that is poured on while the cake is still warm.  Yes, it does..... Read More

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