Entries by Tim Spykstra

Becoming a Beautiful House – Soothed

How our minds and the truths in scripture are intertwined continues to astonish me. Attending and speaking at the conference “Just Jesus” for Christian Counselors in the Cape Town area, was a blessing. One presenter in particular who shared research linking childhood trauma, the mind, and future addictions particularly caught my attention. For example when […]

Becoming A Beautiful House – Seen

This past Sunday my wife Patty and I were invited to join the Gospel Outreach Church in Masiphumelele  to celebrate with them the remodeling of their building. About three years ago a generous gift was give to Oceans Ministries, which allowed us to contribute to this much needed expansion. In Africa everything moves slowly so […]

How’s your heart?

  Written by Mike Verkaik: How’s your heart? That is the question I asked myself and the team as we started several days of our kingdom encounter at Oceans Retreat Center. The Spirit placed it on my mind after  reading Psalm 119:81 which started with the words, “I’m lovesick” (TPT) I am so blessed to […]

The Powerful Fruit of the Resurrection

Jim has made the long journey to Africa 8 times. He is a gifted craftsman and has used his skills to bless Oceans Retreat Center with helping with an addition, put in a kitchen, windows, flooring, electrical work, Jim can really do it all. But what’s even more amazing than his work gifts is Jim […]