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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.

Around the Supper Table #69 – Staying the Course

13 Oct, 2021

Staying the course.  It isn’t easy.  I get tired, anxious, depressed, in a hurry, and the bottom line is, I get self-absorbed. I get so wrapped up in what I want, or my timeline, or my ideas, and let go…..

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Around the Supper Table #68 – Following God’s Recipe

6 Oct, 2021

It is so easy to have good ideas, but sometimes those “good” ideas turn out to be complete disasters. When I was about three or four, I had the sudden idea to make a scrumptious dessert from scratch. I could…..

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Around the Supper Table #67 – Embrace the Suck

29 Sep, 2021

This week’s blog is the transcript from Michaela’s podcast, Strength from Grace. If you want to listen to it, visit and subscribe to her on your favorite podcast platform: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Facebook, or PodBean. Thank you. Hello,…..

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Around the Supper Table #66 – There is a Time for Everything

22 Sep, 2021

Hello everyone.  I hope you are either enjoying the blessings of being a disciple of Jesus, or totally miserable following after Satan and this world.  Well, it’s fall, and our garden is coming to an end.  Nature declares seasons and…..

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Around the Supper Table #65 – Listen, He Will Tell You

20 Sep, 2021

This week’s blog is a transcript of Michaela’s podcast: Strength from Grace. Hello, and welcome to Strength from Grace, a podcast for the young warrior.  I’m Michaela Riggins and as always, I’m excited to get to know every one of…..

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Remember 9/11. Remember the solidarity.

11 Sep, 2021

Twenty years ago today, America was attacked on her homeland.  We watched as brave men and women helped all they could despite their own fears or concerns for their families.  Many of them died in the process as did the…..

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Around the Supper Table #64 – Focus

10 Sep, 2021

In a world of distractions, it is hard to maintain focus.  Have you ever been sitting at Sonic getting ready to place your supper order for the fam, you know you have to get it right, or all “you know…..

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Around the Supper Table #63 – A Judges 4 &5 Woman

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1 Sep, 2021

Below is the transcript from the latest podcast episode of Strength from Grace. If you’d rather watch the video, visit her Facebook page. I saw this post the other day from another girl that said, “If you can’t handle me…..

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Around the Supper Table #62 Evolving Seasons

25 Aug, 2021

Summer is gone, and fall is upon us.  God has given us an abundant harvest.  More than we could think of or ask for.  We have been able to distribute hundreds of pounds of fresh produce to needy friends.  It…..

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Around the Supper Table #61 – From Your Heart to Your Feet

18 Aug, 2021
I am going to start today's blog with Mathew 7:17-19 and then modernize it a little.  “Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil..... Read More