Entries by Tim Spykstra

Feel the Zeal!

The other week I was speaking with a group of pastors and church leaders in Denver about the journey of Oceans Ministries. In the middle of sharing about one of our stops along the way a lady blurted out, “ “Feel the Zeel!” Some people looked at her with a perplexing stare as she enthusiastically […]

“Just One!”

Recently Patty and I returned from hanging out with friends in the hotels on East Colfax. We celebrated a friend’s birthday complete with ice cream, party hats, and singing along with Scripture reading and prayer. The evening was special indeed, but as we drove home we both felt blessed and burdened. The addictions, poverty, and […]

A Prophetic Picture for South Africa!

I asked Ray Haakonsen, Oceans SA Ambassador, to write a blog on the incredible win of the South African rugby team and how it is a prophetic picture for the country. On Saturday, November 2, 2019 South Africa WON the Rugby World Cup! In the final match the Springboks convincingly trounced England. For those of […]

Finding the Church!

Adrianna Weeda will turn 101 years young on December 26, 2019. I truly mean, “young” as when you are in her presence you will feel a youthful joy from her quick wit and spirit of contagious gracious love. Patty and I were honored to see her at the 50th anniversary of CrossPoint Church in Chino, […]

Being Part of the Wave!

Written by Ray Haakonsen Just over 5 years ago Tim Spykstra, a pastor of 23 years in various CRC churches in the USA, whilst praying on a beach in California, sensed a whisper from ABBA regarding his being a part of a movement called “Oceans”. Father whispered to Tim “Now is the time to devote […]