What is Surprising Treasures.com? I will give you hidden treasures, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by your name. Isaiah 45:3 I used to wonder if God was watching me muck through life. I used to wonder if […]
Why? Why does there have to be loss and suffering? Why is there poverty, homelessness, and hunger? Why are we afflicted with pain and disability? Why are people abused, thrown away, or neglected? Why are some people born with such all encompassing limitations and special needs? Why isn’t life fair? There are […]
One of my favorite books of all time is by Hannah Hurnard, “Hinds Feet on High Places.” It’s an allegory I can relate to every time I read it. The story is a triumphant tale of a “crippled” girl called Much Afraid, following the Chief Shepherd- Jesus- to the High Places. Her journey is filled […]