Cleansing Ourselves
Sometimes we wink at our sin. We tend to do this when we are justifying a thought, an action, or a deed. After all, those very thoughts,...
What You Learn from Social Media
Julie: So far, A Surprise has been a space where we shared cool and random topics, but we decided to focus these several weeks on a...
Ballet in the Wild
Spring on the African plains provides many opportunities of amazing entertainment. God has provided much to delight us and reveal Himself...
Use a Spoon Chopped Salad
(Serves - 8 servings Preparation Time – 40 minutes) 1/4 cup white-wine vinegar 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon honey 1/2...
Commit to Submit
The Lord is the One who ordains our work. What we will do, where we will do it, and how it will be done. Although this is true we are...
Learning to Submit to God
Sometimes God slows us down to force us to address needed issues in our lives. We need a season of quiet reflection. Possibly He is...
Cute Piano Player
This is a cuteness overload. A little girl masterfully playing the piano. The clip says it’s Beethoven – it’s not. However, this does not...
Spiced Apple Cider
Prep time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 1h30 Serves: 10 64 oz. apple cider 5 black tea bags (or rooibos / red tea) 1 apple, sliced (or a cling...
Pleasing or Not
We all like to make a difference, to reach those who do not know Christ with the truth of the Gospel. However, cross cultural ministry is...
When Cacti Bloom
Please follow the link to view a National Geographic acceleration of cacti blooming. We certainly have a God whose glory is on display in...
