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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.

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

Beef Bone Broth

17 Apr, 2024
Print Nana’s beef bone broth starts out with short ribs in this recipe.  You’ll see that during the process, she separates out the meat to use in other recipes.  You can use any bones with connective tissue, marrow, collagen, and/or..... Read More

King-Sized Molasses Cookies

10 Apr, 2024
Print Everything is bigger in Texas, right?  And, bigger is better?  Well, these cookies, regardless of the size you decide to make them, are likely to take you on a trip down memory lane.  Every time Gigi makes these for..... Read More

Campfire Delight Cake

3 Apr, 2024
Print Is there anything better than finishing a campfire picnic with s’mores?  Are you craving that warm combination of chocolate and marshmallow, but don’t want to make a fire?  Try this chocolate layer cake with a toasted marshmallow frosting.  Unlike..... Read More

Shepherd’s Pie

6 Mar, 2024
Print What do you do with short ribs or flanken ribs?  It seems when we’re helping customers with their customized beef cut sheets, this is a common question.  Most people don’t like or want beef short ribs, so Nana’s been..... Read More

Italian Bread Bowls

28 Feb, 2024
Print Aunt Alisa is our bread expert.  She loves making it, and we love eating it.  Since dinner rolls, French bread, jalapeno cheddar bread from a Dutch oven, yeast biscuits, butterhorns, cornbread, hoe cakes, (Shall we go on?) isn’t’ enough,..... Read More