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Mother’s Day ~ Ann Spangler

by The_SURGE

By: Ann Spangler Perhaps you have heard the story of how Julia Ward Howe wrote the lyrics to “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” On November 18, 1861, after reviewing Union troops near Washington, DC, she awoke in the night with the words of the hymn firmly in mind. “So, with a sudden effort,” she […]

10 Things I’ve Learned About Worship Leading ~ Taya Smith

by The_SURGE

By: Taya Smith of Hillsong United 1. The difference between preparing and not preparing is MASSIVE. Apart from knowing the songs and learning the lyrics, setting aside time to prepare my heart before God is the most important thing — it allows the Holy Spirit to speak, puts a verse on my heart, and gives […]

RECLAIMING A FATHERLESS GENERATION

by The_SURGE

RECLAIMING A FATHERLESS GENERATION March 6, 2015 Hosanna Poetry I did not get to dance with my dad at my wedding. But this is not a sad story. In many ways, sin stole my dance from me. My dad was a heroin addict, infected with Hepatitis C from a dirty needle, and died of three […]

I Call It Soaking

by Victoria Edwards

Have you ever lied down on your bedroom floor, pressed play on your iPhone, stared at the ceiling, closed your eyes, and felt yourself enter that Holy Place with God? I call it “soaking” and it’s pretty much the most wonderful thing in the world to do, as far as I am concerned. Today’s worship selection […]

#NoGreyNoWay

by The_SURGE

Our friend, Debra Arnott, posted this on Facebook regarding the upcoming release of Fifty Shades of Grey. It perfectly captures our thoughts on the subject and represents why we too are saying #NoGreyNoWay “Some have asked WHY? Why am I a part of the ‪#‎NoGreyNoWay‬ movement? Fifty Shades of Grey will be released next week and I […]

Healing Comes Through God’s Word ~ Christine Caine

by The_SURGE

I was reading a blog the other day and thought this “sermonette” by Christine Caine would bless your hearts and remind you that we have just embarked on a brand new year! Old things have passed away!! God is doing a new thing in you and with you!! Set the tone for your year and […]

January?

by Victoria Edwards

These three fashion tips are not for those blessed states I refer to as the “four season wonders” who receive snow, ice, or some assemblance of a January Winter. This blog is for those who go to their closets each winter morn saying, “Ugg boots or flip flops?”  Will it truly be Winter? Or will […]

Oh, Did I Offend You? “MERRY CHRISTMAS!”

by Victoria Edwards

There has been a “War on Christmas” for years now in the United States and I am here to set the record straight. CHRISTMAS … Is NOT a war on human happiness, it is not a competition nor a protest on peace. It is not a Day to emotionally injure and offend those who believe […]