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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 #197 – Fifty Percent Failure

18 Jul, 2024
“And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” - Luke 9:62 Recently I was cleaning out a drawer, and I found the tags to..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #196 – Bread of Life

11 Jul, 2024
I recently started my journey and exploration in sourdough.  It has been quite an adventure as I have delved into the ins and outs of all things sourdough.  If you have ever smelled fresh bread coming straight out of the..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #195 – Dying Light

4 Jul, 2024
Happy Independence Day “The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #194 – Love God, Love Your Fellow Man

27 Jun, 2024
“But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.” - Isaiah 59:2 Grace, Mercy and Sin So real quick, I'm going to get a little..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #193 – It’s Me, Not You

20 Jun, 2024
When an animal is hurt, our instinct is to scoop them up and hold them to take away the pain, especially when it is a beloved pet.  The problem is that the pet, regardless of the previous love and affection..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #192 – Boy or Man?

13 Jun, 2024
Happy Father’s Day Let’s bypass the platitudes and the neat sayings about fathers.  There are far more lousy fathers than there are good ones.  As a matter of fact, the percentage of good fathers goes down lower each year.  Boys..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #191 – We’ve Got You

6 Jun, 2024
“But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.” - 1 Timothy 5:8 This time of year, I am always amazed at..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #190 – What are You Gonna Choose?

30 May, 2024
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,’ saith the LORD.” - Isaiah 55:8 Here is an idea we have been talking a lot about in church lately: anything that winds up your emotions -..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #189 – Why is God Doing This FOR Me?

23 May, 2024
I have been raising catfish in the family pond for food and fun somewhere around ten years.  I started out with fish that were four to six inches long and only ounces in weight, and now they are at eighteen..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #188 – Good Head on My Shoulders

16 May, 2024
“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold..... Read More