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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 #11 – What If, What if Not

5 Sep, 2020
Hope this time is great for you. I pray the God of comfort is comforting your hearts. I was thinking about you and about me writing to you. I always ask God what he wants to say to you before..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #10 – Introduction of Chris

5 Sep, 2020
Family. It is a word that many times gets thrown around but can have different connotations. Sometimes it is intended for good, to convey a sense of belonging and purpose. Other times, it is just used to manipulate and further..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #9 – Fear Storm

5 Sep, 2020
I watched the grandkids pass by this morning going to summer reading club. It’s peaceful here. I thank God for that peace – outward and inward. The world is in a fear storm all around us. I do not ever..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #8 – Introduction of Jeremiah

5 Sep, 2020
My name is Jeremiah. I am the youngest son of Mike and brother to Lee Riggins who have both written previous articles. In my turn “Around the Supper Table” I struggled with what stood out about my story that would..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #7 – Sunshine is 18 Years Old

5 Sep, 2020
My baby girl, oldest grandchild, and namesake just turned 18 – Michaela Sarai. Michaela is from my name, and Sarai is from Nana’s name (Sarah). Wow, when she was born, I was sure that I did not know how to..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #6 – Introduction of Lee

5 Sep, 2020
During this age of COVID, we are facing so many uncertainties in life. It seems everyone has an agenda, and it’s not to bring people together, but to separate, isolate, and divide. I hope that you have a strong family,..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #5 – Happy 4th of July: Jesus the Rock, Not Man

5 Sep, 2020
We had a wonderful 4th of July. The kids love the fireworks at the farm; it brings back memories. Looking forward I really get concerned. We are facing a greater threat to our country’s independence since World War II. Our..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #4 – Introduction of Kati

5 Sep, 2020
As a child, I was shy, the kid that sat in the corner and watched others play, because I was so afraid of how to interact with my peers.  If given a job to do, I would step in and..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #3 – Happy Father’s Day: Choose Drama or Purpose

30 Aug, 2020
Do you ever just step back and ask yourself, “What in the world is going on?” There is an old expression I remember my mother saying, “What is the world coming to?” I am glad she has passed and is..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #2 – Rebekah’s Baptism

6 Aug, 2020
I was worried that I wasn’t ready to be saved, because I didn’t feel any different than I did before. I felt like I always loved God. So, I talked to my parents about it. They said that I would..... Read More