Entries by Tim Spykstra

The Blessing!

Recently I was asked to share at a Men’s breakfast and with Pentecost approaching I decided to teach on what I believe is one of the greatest gifts of the Holy Spirit-to encounter the deep love of Abba Father (Rom. 8:15) and receive the immeasurable blessing He has to offer. Our hearts are desperately longing […]

Fire Season

A few weeks ago in South Africa fires raged over the mountains near the valley where Oceans Retreat Center resides. The fire ate up thousands of acres of mountain foliage and forests-thankfully no lives were lost. For the last few years during this time of year, the end of fall and the vegetation is dry […]

Who You Are in Christ

The above picture is a Bible study on the Oceans Campus taught by Bryan Steel, principal of the school (seated at far right) with South African and US students. The blog below is a teaching he shared with us which I pray it will bless you as it did us. A  while back my wife […]

Soul Praise – The Soaring Soul

Truly the greatest Day in history! The last five Easters have been in South Africa, however this time I was back just in time to celebrate Resurrection day with family. As we were singing both old and new songs on Sunday my heart exploded with joy joining with family to worship our Resurrected King. A […]

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 […]