Theo of Golden
My genre of reading doesn’t include a lot of fiction novels. However, Patty received a New York Times Bestseller from our daughter-in-law which she couldn’t put down and she kept telling me, “you have to read this.” So one day when she was out I cracked open the book and for the next 6 […]
One Night in a Bad Hotel
Have you ever spent a night in a shady hotel? We left Colorado and were driving back to California. This was way before the days of cell phones, and I promised our kids we could stop at a hotel with a swimming pool. As evening approached we got off the freeway in Richfield, Utah. The […]
Remember The Gardener has Returned
Lilac bushes bursting forth with purple blooms, tulips dawning beautiful hues, green overtaking the dead brown grass of winter, all signs of the new life of Spring. Spring has always been a favorite season for me as the death of winter is forced to surrender to the mysterious power of life from death. No wonder […]
Finding Your Africa
At the end of each Kingdom Encounter trip students are encouraged to find their Africa back home where the Father has purposely placed them. For many being in a different culture, serving and worshipping with other believers opens their eyes to encounter Jesus and His Kingdom in life changing ways. Some hear the Father’s voice […]
Roar of the Resurrection
I hope and pray you had a wonderful Resurrection Day celebration! All over the world on Easter Sunday there were celebrations declaring the greatest day in history. The power of a spiritual winter which covered the earth with satan’s lies was broken when the Lion of the Tribe of Judah roared in victory early that […]
Our Speaking Father
Can we really hear the voice of God today or was that just for a special few we read about in the Bible? Without a doubt I firmly believe the Father is always communicating to His beloved children. When teams arrive to Oceans Retreat Center for a Kingdom Encounter experience we always begin by sharing […]
