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Why We Stand

by The_SURGE

Recently the news and media have been filled with U.S. Flag Applauders and Flag Desecrators. There is yet another divide between us … created by those who LIVE to spread DISUNITY. There are those who are grateful to this country for shelter and dignity and then those who mistakenly believe they are simply standing up […]

Road Trippin’ #SecretsoftheSURGE

by Victoria Edwards

As a ministry, we take trips to a myriad of locations at various times throughout the year. Because of this, we have learned a whole lot of cool little tips about how to plan for a trip—near or far… Here are just a few of our “SURGE Secrets” for Road Tripping! 1. Music Playlist The […]

Daughters Will Love Like You Do – Dionte Grey

by The_SURGE
Daughters will Love Like you Do.

  Daughters Me and my daughter, Dove, got a chance to spend the whole day together as my wife attended a women’s conference this past weekend. Daddy/daughter days usually always consists of bottles, baths, books, strolls through the neighborhood, shared nap-time, singing, and dancing. After reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar (a favorite from the womb), […]

Come For. . . NOT. . . Dwell With

by Victoria Edwards

“They are not OF the world (worldly, belonging to the world), [just] as I am not OF the world. Sanctify them [purify, consecrate, SEPARATE them for Yourself, make them holy] by the Truth; Your Word is Truth.” ‭‭John‬ ‭17:16-17‬ ‭AMPC‬‬ “Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love […]

It Took Me 25 Years to Realize It by Meg Grey

by The_SURGE

I turn 25 today at 12:38 pm. How do I know that? Because I asked my mom. My whole life I’ve thought that my birthday was about me – my family bought me gifts and made me cake and sent me cards, I got balloons and free desserts at restaurants and a million Facebook comments […]

Case of ACEs by Dionte Grey

by The_SURGE

I led a presentation with a group of 50 high school students not too long ago. It’s always tough for me to kick these types of things off because I try to perfectly strike the balance of relating and educating. I warmed them up by mentioning the latest J. Cole album and asking for feedback […]

Hello, Holy Spirit

by Victoria Edwards

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I need a fresh perspective of who I am. Sometimes my idea of “me” is nothing like the picture of me that God sees. And because I can’t see me like He sees me, life gets hectic and I end up acting and reacting with my To-Do List […]

Just Broken

by Victoria Edwards
Just Broken

My Mom almost died… And I was scared for sure. But more than anything, I was confused. God, why? I’ll be obedient if I haven’t done something right. I’ll do what you want me to do, be what you want me to be. What do YOU need from ME? Is it even about me? Is […]

COMMITMENT

by Victoria Edwards

#Commitment … A difficult concept for this generation, but one God knows we need! That never quit, never give up, never die mindset that people who change the world #run on … Commitment is a #challenge … It’s hard to wake up in the morning thinking not of yourself but of who you can bless […]