What Was the Last Thing Jesus Did On Earth?
How did you answer the question posed in the title? This past Sunday as I asked that question to a wonderful group of believers giving them a hint by stretching out my arms with palms facing the congregation to demonstrate Jesus’ powerful lasting gift to His children. The Gospel of Luke paints for us a […]
Burgers, Bunny Chow, a Braai and unexpected Blessings
A change of pace blog about life in Fish Hoek, South Africa Written by Patty Spykstra Oceans Ministries partners Mike and Dawn recently returned back to the US. I would sum up the days they spent here at the Retreat Center as Christmas in January! After all they brought along favorite foods, copies of Tim’s […]
Ekklesia – The Church in the Market Place
A favorite place to visit while in Israel is Caesarea Philippi. It is located at the head waters of the Jordan River and is lush and beautiful; it is also where Jesus taught that His Kingdom will take over the world. At this place Jesus asked His disciples, (Mt. 16:17-18), “Who do you say that […]
Full Circle
As a young boy Johann Kikillus spent some wonderful holidays running around Wellwood lodge, now Oceans Retreat Center. It was to his great surprise several years later he was asked by Azusa Pacific University, new owners of Wellwood lodge, to help lead and disciple college students from America. Johann comes from missionary roots. His relatives […]
“My Peace I Give You!”
Written by Mike Verkaik, Oceans Outreach Director. Welcome to my view this morning as I sit in the front room at Oceans Retreat Center and look out upon 16 Recreational Road in Fish Hoek, South Africa. Dawn and I have been blessed to call this our residence for the past two weeks. While we have […]
So What’s the Solution? 3 Verses!
Over the last several months I have had many conversations with those who are weary of the continuing cultural hemorrhaging and discord impacting families, businesses and one’s spiritual life in tangible ways. Many believers all over the world can relate to the spiritual battle that seems to intensify on a daily basis. Here in South […]
