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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 #60 – Because God Said So

11 Aug, 2021

Welcome back to Strength from Grace a podcast for the young warrior. I’m Michaela Riggins, and as always I’d like to say thank you to Sanctuary Family Farms for supporting me.  Again, you can find a link to all of…..

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Around the Supper Table #59 – Stop Feeling Sorry for Yourself

4 Aug, 2021

Narcissism – selfishness, involving a sense of entitlement, a lack of empathy, and a need for admiration, as characterizing a personality type. In Revelation 12:9 the Bible refers to Satan as the deceiver of the whole world. Ah, yes deception…..

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Around the Supper Table #58 – Strength from Grace Pilot

29 Jul, 2021

On this week’s blog, we are featuring one of our own as she ventures out to begin a podcast in order to strengthen other young Christians on their journey called life. If you would prefer the audio version, visit her…..

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Around the Supper Table #57 – Cast Your Cares on Him

21 Jul, 2021

I have spent many hours trying to understand why people avoid or deny bad things that are happening.  I know they are intelligent and very capable people.  It is not a matter of ignorance.  It is pure denial, fear, and…..

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Around the Supper Table #56 – Live in the Moment

Old Fender and Headlight
14 Jul, 2021

“Take a picture, so you don’t forget!” “Make sure you write it down.” “Ooh, get a keepsake, so you’ll remember this time forever.”  If I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it a million times.  I’ve gathered artifacts, pictures, or just…..

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Around the Supper Table #55 – Change Isn’t Easy

Waterfall
8 Jul, 2021

Change!  Why?  How?  Neeevveeeeer!   Those are the first thoughts that come to me when I hear that six-letter word.  I have always known that I am a creature of habit.  I have spent my adult life creating normalcy, consistency, structure,…..

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Around the Supper Table #54 – Sojourner

Sojourner
1 Jul, 2021

Dear Fellow Sojourner, I start that way, because all I trust about you is that you are a seeker of truth.  I wish I could sit across from you and hear your life story, laugh at your humorous experiences, and…..

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Around the Supper Table #53 – Barking up the Broken Tree

24 Jun, 2021
The other day, I had the privilege of working with Bekah in the garden. We were weeding the blackberries and picking the first few ripe berries. Bekah said, “I hope we have a good crop, because I like fruit waaay..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #52 – Weeds

10 Jun, 2021
Wow! That’s a lot of weeds! And there is nothing I hate more than fighting weeds. You might ask, “Well, then why are you a farmer?” And I’d reply, “Aren’t we all?” You see, I’m willing to bet that there..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #51 – Pess-Optimist

Pess-Optimist
2 Jun, 2021
Dear friends, I say friends, because it is only people like me that would like my thoughts.  My son, Chris, has earned a new title in the family, a pess-optimist.  He is pessimistic at first, “No,” “Never,” “We cannot do..... Read More