Finding your Way – Leaning In
“S -” ! More often than I care to admit I received the “S -” symbol on my report card for my listening skills, which indicated I was below satisfactory. One teacher told my mom “he seems to day dream a lot.” Her diagnosis was correct. I would find thoughts leaving the classroom and dreaming […]
Finding Your Way – Look
What in the world is God up to and what does He want me to do? These are the questions bouncing off the walls of many homes today. I have had many conversations over the last year with people grappling with the will of God and seeking wisdom to find it. To be able to navigate […]
Fighting for the Soul of our Youth!
Blog written by Johann Kikillus: Let’s face it, being a young person has always had its challenges. It is a time of acne, low self-esteem and emotional turmoil. When I finally get to heaven, I will be asking God why He felt it necessary to include my teenage years in my life. It has been […]
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 […]
