Spiritual Reconstruction
It has been a busy season here on the Ocean Retreat Center campus with both a work crew and Kingdom Encounter team of middle school students from Holland Christian. The days have been filled with lots of activity and energy. One of the construction projects has been a much needed remodel on the building. Carpets […]
Encountering the Father in Creation
How much time do you spend in creation? Recent studies show that Americans spend 100% more time on their phones each month than taking a walk outside, a gap that widens to over a 134 % among Gen. Z. It has been proven how important it is for our bodies, minds, and our souls to […]
Finding Authentic Community
I recently read an encouraging Harris Poll which stated that Generation Z, (those born between 1997-2012), are more religious and spiritually active than older generations. 33% of Gen Z respondents identified as religious, the highest proportion among all generations surveyed. 88% of Gen Z respondents reported regularly practicing at least one religious or spiritual activity, […]
A Lamp Shining in a Dark Place
I will never forget when my son-in-law decided to take cell phones away. He was helping lead an Oceans Kingdom Encounter trip for a group of students from the high school where he works. We try to limit phone use on the trips, but the pull to stay connected and watch a favorite feed is […]
The Answer for an Anxious Generation
Recently I read the book “The Anxious Generation,” by Jonathan Haidt. My kids recommended this New York times bestseller book a while ago and once I started it was hard for me to put down. It definitely captures the modern day crisis spurred on by smart phones and social media. Haidt does a masterful job […]
