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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 #238 – Selfless

11 Sep, 2025
From time to time my boys, who are 13 and 16, will have what we call "philosophical" discussions. This usually starts with one of them posing a question to me and then arguing back and forth until we come to..... Read More

Trials and Triumphs: Adventures in Christianity #4 – God’s Hand of Destiny

4 Sep, 2025
God's Hand of Destiny: Pa’s Shocking Journey to Belief Pa has been known to be stubborn: from refusing to go to the alter for salvation, because he didn’t want to be a part of Christianity if it meant he was..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #237 – Blessing or Curse

28 Aug, 2025
“A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 It’s interesting to me that our biggest blessings or gifts from God can easily become our biggest curses.  Why?  What’s the difference?  Why are the exact same traits..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #236 – Pray Early, Pray Often

21 Aug, 2025
Recently my family got back from a trip to the mountains. While we were there, we rode our side-by-side through the mountain passes. This trip was a little anxiety provoking.  My truck and my side-by-side are both over ten years..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #235 – Who Do You Represent?

14 Aug, 2025
“Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #234 – My Life or His Life

7 Aug, 2025
I had a freak accident the other day.  I twisted my leg at the knee and bruised and scratched up my head with the ground.  I thought that it really hurt when it happened, but it was no big deal. ..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #233 – Start Right, Finish Right

24 Jul, 2025
I don't know how many of you struggle to keep God's attitude throughout the day, but some days can be really tough for me.  What I want to talk with you about today is how to keep God's attitude all..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #232 – Purpose Through Pain

17 Jul, 2025
Sometimes when writing blogs there is a push in me to come up with something new. This will not be one of those blogs. New ideas and new things to work on are good but practice makes perfect.  In Ecclesiastes..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #231 – The Great I Am

10 Jul, 2025
We just finished hatching some baby chicks. We have done this many times in the past, but this one was different. Because there are so many jobs on the farm, the kids have started taking on more responsibilities, so Rebekah..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #230 – The Audacity

26 Jun, 2025
“The audacity! I can’t believe that kid just disrespected me.  He owes me respect, because I’m his elder.  I brought him into this world, and I can take him out.”  Right?  For us that were raised by authoritative parents, we..... Read More