Entries by Tim Spykstra

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 […]

What is Love Anyway?

I was excited to talk with Roger about  a small soccer academy for teenage boys from the township of Jim se Bos which was just started.  The academy includes classes, soccer instruction and discussions about Biblical themes. With Valentines’ Day approaching the boys were asked to define love. Their reply was uncontrollable giggling.  These teens […]

Slice of Life: Laundry and Lives Changed

Written by Patty Spykstra After several days of battling the stomach flu, and eating crackers I was happy to be mostly back to normal. With students on campus during the week, Saturday was laundry day. I found myself singing as I carried the basket of wet clothes to the laundry line, always finding pleasure in […]

Troublemaker!

Have you ever been labeled a troublemaker? Someone who caused disruption and maybe chaos at school, home, work or in society. I’m sure back in elementary school there were a few teachers and my principal, now my father in-law, who could have checked that box for me. But is it always a bad thing being […]