Entries by Tim Spykstra

Remember The Gardener has Returned

Lilac bushes bursting forth with purple blooms, tulips dawning beautiful hues, green overtaking the dead brown grass of winter, all signs of the new life of Spring.  Spring has always been a favorite season for me as the death of winter is forced to surrender to the mysterious power of life from death. No wonder […]

Finding Your Africa

At the end of each Kingdom Encounter trip students are encouraged to find their Africa back home where the Father has  purposely placed them. For many being in a different culture, serving and worshipping with other believers opens their eyes to encounter Jesus and His Kingdom in life changing ways.  Some hear the Father’s voice […]

Roar of the Resurrection

I hope and pray you had a wonderful Resurrection Day celebration! All over the world on Easter Sunday there were celebrations declaring the greatest day in history. The power of a spiritual winter which covered the earth with satan’s lies was broken when the Lion of the Tribe of Judah roared in victory early that […]

Our Speaking Father

Can we really hear the voice of God today or was that just for a special few we read about in the Bible?  Without a doubt I firmly believe the Father is always communicating to His beloved children. When teams arrive to Oceans Retreat Center for a Kingdom Encounter experience we always begin by sharing […]

God’s Great Big Garden

They day was picture perfect, as a 140 young people from 7 different townships gathered to play a 3 on 3 soccer tournament. It is hard to explain the pure joy that permeated over the fields as the teams played in an environment so foreign to where they come from. No gangs or violence. Bathrooms […]