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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.

Spinach Alfredo Spaghetti Squash

16 Jun, 2021
Print God blessed us with an abundance of spaghetti squash last summer, and we were able to preserve the extra in our cellar.  We grew tired of eating it the same way, so Aunt Alisa found a new way to..... Read More

Chalupas for a Crowd

10 Jun, 2021
Print This recipe has been in our small community for years, but we aren’t sure where it started.  Each local cook has their own variation when serving their family.  Nana wanted to share some of her variations.  She doesn’t always add..... Read More

Creamed Carrots and Peas

3 Jun, 2021
Print Besides spinach, we tried English peas in our garden this spring. It was fun to taste test in the garden to determine if they were ready to pick. Come to find out, there is a point when they are..... Read More

Yummy Espinaca

24 May, 2021
Print We told you to expect more spinach recipes while we enjoy our spring garden.  Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant used to be one of our favorite places to eat.  So of course, Nana found a copycat recipe, so we wouldn’t go..... Read More

Spinach and Bacon Salad

14 May, 2021
Print We experimented this year by planting spinach in our spring garden, and God blessed us with a bountiful crop.  Nana has used this recipe for years, and we’ve been fortunate enough to eat it more frequently lately so that..... Read More

Barbecue Ribs

12 May, 2021
Print Ribs . . . need we say more?  If you've heard of Texas, you've heard of ribs.  This is always a welcome treat, especially when we’ve had a long day working outside. Pair this with Nana’s hot bacon potato..... Read More

Hot Bacon Potato Salad

Hot Bacon Potato Salad
1 May, 2021
Print A potato salad with no eggs or mustard . . . but it has bacon!  This recipe came to us through a marriage.  We inherited a beautiful new family member that caters weddings, and she shared one of her..... Read More

Cheeseburger Meatloaf

23 Apr, 2021
Print Yes, we know; meatloaf needs ketchup, not pickles and cheddar cheese. When Nana was a newlywed, Pa’s mom gave her a new meatloaf recipe, and she’s been making it since. It sure helps that Pa loves this recipe.  If..... Read More

Perfect Cornbread

16 Apr, 2021
Print The southern debate. Do you put sugar in your cornbread? We sure do, because Nana uses sugar in about any delectable dish she serves.  You don’t have to use an iron skillet, but then you wouldn’t have the crunchy..... Read More

Potato Pancakes

10 Apr, 2021
Print Every year our family celebrates Passover just before Easter. It is a time of understanding the deliverance of the Jews from slavery in Egypt as well as the symbolism which points to Jesus, our Messiah. During the course of..... Read More