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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.

Coconut Almond Ice Cream

17 Jul, 2024
Print Aunt Ky impresses us with another coconut recipe.  (Check out her Pina Colada Cake.)  This recipe is a variation from Gran's Homemade Ice Cream and a gift that is now enjoyed by the fourth generation.  Don’t forget that Aunt..... Read More

Toffee Coffee Ice Cream

10 Jul, 2024
Print As we’ve mentioned, Gran gave us a great base recipe for making ice cream, and she also loved coffee-flavored desserts.  Aunt Ky picked up this recipe from her, through Gigi, then made a few changes.  The main difference is..... Read More

Date Nut Sundae Sauce

3 Jul, 2024
Print Gigi loves making homemade ice cream, and we love eating it, especially when she serves this sundae sauce to drizzle over the top.  As Nana goes back for her second drizzle, it is always fun to hear her telling..... Read More

Beef and Broccoli

19 Jun, 2024
Print Our two young women are learning their way around the kitchen and tend to be more adventurous than some of us that are set in our ways.  As a result, we are discovering new recipes that the whole family..... Read More

Chicken Sausage Gumbo

12 Jun, 2024
Print When Uncle Chris was just a toddler, Pa’s brother-in-law was in seminary, so Nana and Pa visited him and his wife in New Orleans.  Pa’s sister made authentic gumbo using a recipe that a local had shared with her. ..... Read More

French Onion Soup

5 Jun, 2024
Print This has long been a go-to soup for Nana, but she’s started making the recipe even more special by adding her homemade beef bone broth.  If you don’t want to make your own bone broth, use beef broth or..... Read More

Key Lime Pie

29 May, 2024
Print Don’t know how long Aunt Kati has been bringing this to family gatherings, but it is always a hit. She claims it is because the green color is so cheerful and appetizing. In the original recipe, there was no..... Read More

Shrimp with Cajun Cream Sauce

15 May, 2024
Print Shrimp is delicious in so many ways: just sauteed in butter or served in homemade Alfredo sauce.  We also enjoy this Cajun cream sauce especially when it is served over our cheesy corn grits.  Is it better served with..... Read More

Carrot Cake

8 May, 2024
Print Kerah is learning to bake, especially if she can color the icing and decorate the cake to look cute.  For Easter, she did this cake and made it look like an open tomb.  She used a sugar cookie for the..... Read More

Melt in Your Mouth Chicken

1 May, 2024
Print The first time Aunt Ky made this for everyone, it was love at first sight.  She then shared the recipe, and we learned how easy it is to make.  Now, it is often cooked by each of us for..... Read More