Entries by Tim Spykstra

What did Mary see?

As we turned the corner on our walk we encountered a large group of people transfixed on the ocean.  The closer we got we heard the excited buzz of voices and people getting cell phones out trying to catch the incredible scene. Patty and I joined in the fanfare as a pod of Southern Right […]

“I Always Thought I was a Mary!”

“How has God spoken to you in this season of life?” This was the question I asked a few men gathered at a pristine setting next to a turquoise river surrounded by mountains in Colorado. Since I was leading the discussion I intended to go last-but no such luck as these friends wouldn’t budge until […]

Slice of Life- by Patty Spykstra

Lately I’ve paused and reflected on the fact that I’ve lived in South Africa 4 1/2 years. There have been countless miracles ONLY God could have accomplished. I decided now was a good time to share a few highlights of our journey. July 2019 Oceans Ministries purchased a property in Fish Hoek. A contract with […]

The Bottom of the Cup says it All!

Those of you who grew up in Southern California know exactly where the bottom of this cup pictured above comes from. And in more recent times several who are living in the Western States are discovering this hidden gem. Recently I was having coffee with friend & board member Steve Budnack about a book I […]

No Plan B!

Blog written by Bryan Steel – the Principal of newly formed Christian High School.   2 Corinthians 5:5 says, “Now it is God who has made us for this very purpose and has given us the Spirit as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.” God has prepared us for whatever purpose He has in […]