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 […]

No Plan B!

Blog written by Bryan Steel – the Principal of newly formed Christian High School.   2 Corinthians 5:5 says, “Now it is God who has made us for this very purpose and has given us the Spirit as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.” God has prepared us for whatever purpose He has in […]

Christian High School Opens on ORC Campus

Blog written by Mike Verkaik  After months of prayers, preparation and paperwork the high school began holding classes on the Oceans Retreat Center (ORC) campus in July. It is the first Christian High School in Fish Hoek, South Africa. To explain the journey Oceans Ministries has been on to be a part of this new […]

“Riding the Waves of God’s Grace”

How we need testimonies in our world of those who finish well.  A few years ago I encouraged Pastor Bill Bierling to write down his life and ministry story to share with a new generation. A new generation who need to hear the truths about life’s highs and lows and how to finish well. After […]

Kids Catching a Kingdom Vision

The blog was written by my daughter Anna Brock  Jesus feeding the five thousand is a popular story in John 6:1-14 and often a favorite miracle shared among adults and kids. Sometimes I find myself missing out on God’s truth throughout Scripture when I read familiar stories that I have heard since I was a […]