Entries by Tim Spykstra

Soul Praise – The Satisfier

“Praise the LORD, my soul; all my inmost being, praise His Holy name. Praise the LORD, my soul and forget not all His benefits…He satisfies your desires with good things…” Psalm 103:1-5 As we journey through reasons for our Soul to Praise this resurrection season we come to this amazing blessing. Our souls were created […]

Soul Praise – Wearing the Crown

I love this picture of my grandson and the banner which reads: “I Am A Son of the King – Who is not moved by the world. For my God is with me and goes before me. I do not fear because I am His.” When our kids were growing up our family tradition was […]

Soul Praise – The Gate Stormer

One of my all time favorite spots in Israel is found in the beautiful area north of Lake Galilee called Tel-Dan. Located at the foothills of Mount Hermon, this area has centuries of Biblical history going back to the time of Abraham. This lush place filled with an abundance of rushing water attracted all types […]

Soul Praise! Winter has Ended!

  “It is winter in Narnia,” said Mr. Tumnus, “and has been for ever so long…. always winter, but never Christmas.” (The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis). To me these words are one of the most descriptive pictures of what life was like on earth before the life, death, and resurrection […]

Soul Praise! – No Shame!

While living in South Africa I have picked up a phrase many people use. The interesting thing about the phrase it can mean something good or something bad, it is all in the way you express yourself as you speak it out.  So you can see a cute little baby and say, “Awe shame what […]