The Power of a United Vision
Living in South Africa we have come to realize that the game of rugby is synonymous with South Africa. On Saturdays we love cheering on young athletes or gathering for a “watching party” with friends. The other week we attended a rugby birthday party! The highlight was a professional rugby coach teaching the young boys […]
What on Earth are we Missing?
The news feeds have been saturated with one scandal after another. Daily we get updated on a famous billionaire entertainer who found himself in jail for a lavish lifestyle that included hedonistic parties with Hollywood elites, other news is about professional athletes, pastors, politicians, and the worlds most powerful people. The details coming out are […]
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 […]
