Entries by Tim Spykstra

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 […]

Soul Praise!

Last week Wednesday was the start of the season of Lent.  Traditionally this is a time to prepare your heart for the death and resurrection of Jesus. For many it is a season of giving up something, a time of fasting and prayer to focus on Christ. Lent comes to an end on the glorious […]

Who are Your Four Friends?

“There have been 4 angels God has placed in my life over the years that changed the course of my life,” stated a  friend. As we were sipping coffee recently I was blessed to listen to his faith journey that spans over 80 plus years. He shared how each of these “angels” were divine set […]

Learning About Time!

“Did you see any clock in church today?” Patty asked as we were reflecting on the service we’d been apart of the other week. Honestly I didn’t even notice, as the building had been remodeled and apparently the clock was never replaced. I do however vividly recall the first few times attending this church as […]