Some Itches Just Have to Be Scratched
Winter is here, and that means dry and itchy skin. Do you struggle with the same? If we do not plan for wintry months by the time spring...
Loving Words Reveal Maturity
Over and over Scripture cautions on the words we use. Do you speak expressing your thoughts with careless abandon? Words flow unchecked...
White Chicken Chili
(Total Time: 15 minutes) 6 cups chicken broth 4 cups cooked shredded chicken (turkey can be used too) 2 (15-oz) cans Great Northern...
Japanese Drama Review 1 –  Hanayori Dango, Episode 1
I got to hang out with the Makino Tsukushi and friends when watching Hana Yori Dango on Youtube. Without English subtitles I would have...
Growing through Division
A common experience in ministry is division. Relationships can be hard and difficult. Sadly, this is often true in cross-cultural...
Donkey Cheese
Although the humble donkey is often used in great Biblical accounts, it remains a working animal. There is no grandeur to its physique,...
Cauliflower in Puttanesca Sauce
(Total time - 30 mins; Serving size – 1 cup – recipe makes 4 cups) 2 teaspoon olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced ½ teaspoon dried oregano...
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...
