Lessons on Worship from a Teenager
Written by Mike Verkaik, Oceans Director of Missions & Outreach About two weeks ago I had a wonderful visit with Jenna* at the motel. Jenna is 13 years old and loves Jesus. If I bring my speaker to play worship songs during dinner, Jenna will sit close by, singing softly along as she takes it […]
Light the Fire Again!
Yes, it is still winter in South Africa. Patty and I were able to get away for a few days and stay on a farm where the heater was a small wood burning fire place. My job was to keep the damp chill out from the rain by keeping the fire stocked and fueled. But […]
Light the Fire Again!
Yes, it is still winter in South Africa. Patty and I were able to get away for a few days and stay on a farm where the heater was a small wood burning fire place. My job was to keep the damp chill out from the rain by keeping the fire stocked and fueled. But […]
A Place of Rest
Written by Patty Spykstra “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest…”– Matthew 11:28 During these days of COVID and all the bombardment of social media we need this time of rest now more than ever. As a Pastor’s wife I vividly recall the wonderful days of ministry […]
Do You Believe in Miracles?
In a world bombarded with negative news it is vital for us to hear stories of God’s miraculous intervention. Steve Budnack’s life has been an amazing blessing to so many people over the years. He loves his family deeply, cares for the poor and needy as a full time volunteer leading Parker Task Force an […]
The Miracle of a Coffee Shop
Coffee shops have been a big part of ministry for me the last several years. From writing blogs, books, sermons as well as countless conversations and divine appointments have transpired around a hot cup of cappuccino. So a few weeks back as I was weed eating the yard at Oceans Retreat Center I was thinking […]
