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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.

Apple Cinnamon Bundt Cake

2 Aug, 2023
Print We like our pound cakes, especially when we are able to add an ingredient we grow ourselves.  We’ve enjoyed making our accidental applesauce, apple fritters, apple pie filling, and then of course apple pie with our apples, so now..... Read More

Homemade Ice Cream

12 Jul, 2023
Print In this Texas heat, ice cream always sounds good, especially when you know that it’s homemade or served with brownies or apple pie.  This recipe is another one that has been passed to the third generation and enjoyed when we..... Read More

Mexican Rice

5 Jul, 2023
Print As you can tell from many of our previous recipes, we’re influenced by our community culture and that has been influenced by our geographic location.  This is one of those recipes.  It is a common side on many dishes..... Read More

Churro Cookies

28 Jun, 2023
Print Yes, another cookie recipe with cinnamon and sugar. Can you tell we like this combination?  This recipe has the cakelike texture and enormous size of a Crumbl cookie topped with the perfect amount of an ever so light cinnamon..... Read More

Broccoli Brine

21 Jun, 2023
Print Nana and Uncle Chris get to sit down each year and plan the garden. Nana advises based on what she wants to cook and eat, and Uncle Chris’ advice is influenced by how much work is needed to grow..... Read More

Jalapeno Peach Jam

14 Jun, 2023
Print Aunt Ky loves jams and jellies and anything with peppers, especially if they’re spicy.  So when Nana needed another recipe for our peaches this year, Ky was ready.  We are so glad that we tried something new, but really..... Read More

Cinnamon Roll Cookies

7 Jun, 2023
Print If you love Aunt Alisa’s cinnamon rolls, but don’t have the time to wait for the dough to rise, try these.  As you know, her daughter (Michaela), loves trying new cookie recipes, and we’re going to make sure she..... Read More

Lime Coleslaw

31 May, 2023
Print Coleslaw is a nice side for many meals, but Nana’s favorite is with fish tacos.  There is just something about a lightly dressed slaw that takes it to the next level.  It’s even more delicious when you’ve grown your..... Read More

Southern Hoe Cakes

24 May, 2023
Print Hoe cakes, or if you’re from the North, Johnny Cakes, are a great alternative to making bread.  They may have started with tradition to use local ingredients, but they’ve stayed in the modern cooking world, because they are simple..... Read More

Spinach and Bacon Quiche

17 May, 2023
Print Nana loves eating quiche, and of course, she loves making them.  She’s tried many combinations, but this is one of her favorites.  You’ll also see her putting bacon and breakfast sausage with cheddar cheese as well as mixing ham..... Read More