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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 #187 – Thank You, Mom

11 May, 2024
I would say, “Happy Mother's Day” to my mom, but she died more than 20 years ago.  I remember shortly after she died.  I was driving to work, and I had this strange feeling – I do not have a..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #186 – Raise Up a Child

2 May, 2024
About four years ago, as Tina Turner would say, "I left a good job in the city."  At the time I wasn't exactly sure why except that my job was trying to get me to comply with COVID restrictions that..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #185 – Understanding Jesus

25 Apr, 2024
6.4 Bibles are sold every 10 seconds. We all “know” Jesus, because the Bible is the most purchased book in the world for the last few centuries.  It became the best-selling book in the world in 1522 – September 21,..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #184 – Remembering the Important Things

11 Apr, 2024
When you get to be of a certain age, it becomes troubling when you forget things. Now I know my two kids, both young adults now, will gladly remind me that I have done spacey things for a long, long..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #183 – Believe & Confess

4 Apr, 2024
Lately I have been struggling a great deal with my own insecurities: not feeling like I am a good dad, not feeling like I am taking care of my wife, and just generally feeling overwhelmed by stressors in my life...... Read More

Around the Supper Table #182 – It’s the ‘E’ of C & E

29 Mar, 2024
“And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #181 – Live a Life of Worship

14 Mar, 2024
At the beginning of the year, God presented me with a challenge to live a life of worship.   I knew immediately He was talking about something more than just going to church and using the worship service time to meditate..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #180 – Look for the Morning Star

29 Feb, 2024
I love looking at the stars. It’s not like I know a lot about astronomy or astrophysics, but I appreciate thinking about the bigness of the solar system. When I look at the night sky, I feel peace knowing that..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #179 – How are You Like Jesus?

22 Feb, 2024
In James 2:14-17 it says, “What use is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone says he has faith, but he has no works? Can that faith save him?  If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #178 – God Can Intend Evil for Good

15 Feb, 2024
One thing about me is that I am very tolerant and willing to “forgive and forget” ... until I’m not.  Back in elementary school, I had a girl in my class that I called my friend, but she wasn’t exactly..... Read More