Thanksgiving Proclamation – George Washington

by The_SURGE

Thanksgiving Proclamation- Issued by President George Washington, at the request of Congress, on October 3, 1789 By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation. Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection […]

Why Ya Gotta Go & Make Things So Complicated {Halloween}

by Victoria Edwards
Halloween Blog

Why is it when I tell unbelievers I don’t celebrate Halloween, they understand … Yet when I explain my beliefs to Christians, they feel offended & confused? This whole “celebrating” Halloween thing has been a point of contention for believers for some time now.  But here are my opinions on the matter and better yet, […]

Andrea Bocelli

by The_SURGE

“The doctors suggested that she abort the child. They told her it was the best solution because the baby would be born with some disability. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But the young brave wife decided not to abort, and the child was born. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ That woman was my mother, and I was the child. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Maybe I’m partisan, […]

WE’RE BRINGING “MERRY CHRISTMAS” BACK!

by Victoria Edwards

Recently, President Donald Trump declared that he is bringing the phrase “Merry Christmas” back to our country! Since there has been a “War on Christmas” for years now in the United States by those who label themselves as “tolerant leftists,” I thought it would be fitting to set the record straight… CHRISTMAS … Is NOT […]

Why Christians Absolutely Should Not Celebrate Halloween

by The_SURGE

Many Christians celebrate Halloween. Some churches and pastors even do. I recently saw a church advertising they were having a Zombie Run. Seriously? God’s House? This pastor does not celebrate Halloween and neither does her church. In a spirit of full disclosure, when I was a brand-new believer, I allowed my son to go trick-or-treating. […]

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 […]