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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.

Zucchini Caprese Salad with Dressing

30 Mar, 2021
Print Nana has long served garden fresh tomatoes with mozzarella and her homemade dressing.   Thanks to The Pioneer Woman – Ree Drummond, she has learned to mix mayonnaise and pesto together in order to add extra deliciousness.  If you love..... Read More

Sweet Refrigerator Pickles

30 Mar, 2021
Print These pickles are great served with pulled pork, hot dogs, hamburgers, or whatever you can imagine. Let us know how you enjoy eating them, and don't hesitate to check out Nana's dill pickle recipe if you want variety.  ..... Read More

Stuffed Squash

30 Mar, 2021
Print Ingredients 4 yellow squash Pesto ¼ cup chopped basil ¼ cup olive oil ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon crushed garlic ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese   Stuffing 1 cup onion, diced ½ cup bell pepper, diced 1 tablespoon butter..... Read More

Squash and Cornbread Casserole

29 Mar, 2021
Print Nana is always looking for new ways to present leftovers so that no one knows they’ve eaten them before. This recipe is a great way to use leftover cornbread, especially when your garden is producing loads of yellow squash.  Use your favorite..... Read More

Spinach Cream Sauce

29 Mar, 2021
Print Grits are a common dish in the south even if it is a savory dish served after breakfast. If you have a delicious recipe like Nana's cheesy corn grits, you may want to top it with a dreamy sauce..... Read More

Spinach and Eggs

29 Mar, 2021
Print Nana loves growing greens and spinach, and we see this dish more often when her plants are doing well. It makes the spinach more palatable to those that don't like spinach, and it gives Nana more variety in eating..... Read More

Shrimp and Crab Salad with Avocado

29 Mar, 2021
Print After a big crab and shrimp boil for the whole family, we continue to peel even when we're done eating, because we know that we'll likely see the leftovers in this salad.  It is a delicious side to many..... Read More

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

29 Mar, 2021
Print This recipe was perfected trying to use excess pumpkins that we grew the previous fall. After we filled jar after jar with canned pumpkins, Nana wanted to try a recipe.  Of course, you can use store-bought canned pumpkins if..... Read More

Dill Pickles

29 Mar, 2021
Print This is one of Nana's many pickling recipes. It can be used with cucumbers like the recipe is written, or she uses it to make pickled okra. If she does okra, she uses pint jars and processes it for..... Read More

Pie Crust

29 Mar, 2021
Print This is a classic that Nana has developed over the years and made her own. She uses this recipe to make her homemade quiches and chicken pot pie.  Need dessert ideas as well?  Nana has shared her egg custard..... Read More