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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 #207 – Walking Through the Fire

24 Oct, 2024
“Hath God forgotten to be gracious? Hath he in anger shut up his tender mercies?  And I said, This is my infirmity: but I will remember the years of the right hand of the most High. I will remember the..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #206 – Don’t Wait, Live Now

10 Oct, 2024
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” - Matthew 5:16 Often our perspective and experiences with death and mortality affect our witness as a light..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #205 – When Satan Shows Up

3 Oct, 2024
Yesterday, as I was leading worship at church, I had another familiar experience.  It started with my left eye feeling itchy and scratchy. There was no pain, but it was just annoying and distracting. Within a minute, I break a..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #204 – Where is Walter Cronkite?

19 Sep, 2024
I remember growing up in the 60s, and every night we watched the 6 o’clock news, and there was only one news broadcaster: Walter Cronkite. He was the man.  When he reported the news, you knew it was the truth,..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #203 – Commitment to Growth

12 Sep, 2024
When my youngest son was about 5 years old, we put him in martial arts. When he first started, it was pretty rough and made him a little nervous. Being so young, it was a little hard for him to..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #202 – My Heroes

29 Aug, 2024
”Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.  Let your gentle spirit be known to all people. The Lord is near.  Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #201 – Rich Journey of Faith

22 Aug, 2024
Print "When I die and God asks how I lived, I ponder what answer I should give. My sole goal is to continue my current work until the end of my life, as it is what pleases God the most."..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #200 – When God’s Solution is Not my Solution

15 Aug, 2024
Not long ago, I was attempting to spread some compost under a peach tree, and I knelt on a mesquite thorn. It hurt and bled a little when I pulled it out, but I quickly went back to work. That..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #199 – Ask the Right Queston

8 Aug, 2024
Since I was old enough to remember, I have played the “What If” game with my dad. Here is how the game goes: If you were in this situation, how would you handle it?  What if your car was on..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #198 – Growth Until the Grave

1 Aug, 2024
“Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty.” - Job 5:17 I don’t know if it is just me, or if it is a common misconception that growth stops once you..... Read More