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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.

Sweet Potato Pie: With Pecan Crunch Topping

17 Dec, 2025
Print This recipe came from a long-time ‘egg customer’ of Nana’s.  As long as her oldest granddaughter, Michaela, can remember, they’ve been visiting Dora when Nana would make her egg deliveries in town.  Dora’s stories were often shared at family..... Read More

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

5 Nov, 2025
Print When it comes to Thanksgiving, we are pretty set with our menu . . . but as you can tell, we love our food, and we’re always open to trying new things.  Gigi, with much help from Kerah, tried..... Read More

Squash Dressing

29 Oct, 2025
Print This year, we planted a second crop of yellow squash so that our ministry bags would have variety for a few more weeks.  The quantity may reduce due to the lower temperatures, but we’re excited to see the results..... Read More

Cranberry Marshmallow Salad

4 Dec, 2024
Print When we gather for the holidays, we know that Gigi will bring her cranberry marshmallow salad. For as long as she can remember, her mom made it each year. It’s always delicious with our feast, especially when she gets..... Read More

White Chocolate Pecans

13 Nov, 2024
Print Many people in Texas have a pecan tree or know at least one friend that does.  Each year, we get more pecans than we can immediately eat, so we gather, shell, and freeze all we can.  This is one..... Read More

Cranberry Sauce

13 Dec, 2023
Print There are some, Aunt Kati, that believe turkey and dressing is not complete without cranberry sauce.  There is just something about the sweet and tart flavors that pair with the deep and earthy flavors of Uncle Chris’ turkey and..... Read More

Accidental Applesauce

30 Nov, 2022
Print We are aware that this recipe may not be helpful unless you have a couple of apple trees or access to a friendly neighbor.  We still wanted to share, because the result was delicious and exciting to discover.  Before our..... Read More

Chicken and Dressing

25 Mar, 2021
Print Each family has their own take on this Thanksgiving and Christmas classic, and Nana wanted to share her most current recipe in case you are up to amending your family's traditions.  If not, we appreciate you checking ours out. ..... Read More