Surprise Me invites you to approach your spiritual life with openness and an eye for the unexpected to discover God working the everyday moments in your life, from the spectacular to the mundane.
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"Surprise me, God." What if you started the next thirty days with this simple prayer? No agendas, no plans other than waiting on God with eager anticipation of what is about to happen next. Surprise Me invites you to approach your spiritual life with openness and an eye for the unexpected to discover God working the everyday moments in your life, from the spectacular to the mundane. Drawing from his own experience with the "Surprise Me" faith experiment, author Terry Esau illustrates why everyday surprises, good or bad, when examined reveals God?s grace and calling that breaths new life into your faith journey.
About the Author
Terry Esau has spent the majority of his career writing, arranging, and producing original music for television commercials. His clients include Target, McDonald’s, Ford, Dairy Queen, Pepsi and GE. Surprise Me is Terry’s second book. Esau also wrote Blue Collar God/White Collar God (W Publishing). He and his wife, Mary, have three daughters and reside in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
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God shows up in the ordinary,
By ejucated guy (Colorado) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Surprise Me: A 30-Day Faith Experiment (Paperback)
For me, this book was eye-opening. It was fun to read Terry's journals as he went through this experiment, but also it was incredible as I did the "surprise me" experiement for 30 days. It helped me realize that God DOES work in our lives on a daily basis. He sets many opportunities before us - then, it's our decision whether to take advantage of the situations he puts us in, and the people He brings into our lives. Terry is a great, funny writer and I think you'll find (if you do this experiement) that God definitely shows up in the ordinary. This would be a great book for a church group or small group to do and share weekly what they're personally learning and seeing God do. What do you have to lose?
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A fresh way to look at spirituality,
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I didn't really know what to expect when I came across this book, but it has really shown me a new way to approach my faith. As a fairly new Christian, I haven't always allowed God to do his will in my life, but through Mr. Esau's stories, I have a better handle on how to allow God to 'surpise me' in my own life, by seeking his will more fervently. A good read a person at any point in their journey with God.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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sure terry's a funny guy...,
By joe surfer (monterrey bay) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Surprise Me: A 30-Day Faith Experiment (Paperback)
i loved the voice of the book....but what a cool idea. i am on day 5 of my "surprise me god" journey.
in the busy world we live in, a world that takes us so far a way from being close to god, these simple words are an amazing way to start the day and connect with what is important. trust god. but how to get there. "surprise me god" is a great start. d.
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New York, The Coast, Canal Street, David Stern, Tator Tot, Terry Esau, Tour de France, Blue Collar God, Lance Armstrong, The Message, White Collar God, Ado Annie, Big Apple, Central Park, Chez Foley, Cracker Barrel, Katie Couric, Mall of America, New Way, Pamela Anderson, Ravi Zacharias, Santa Claus New!
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New York, The Coast, Canal Street, David Stern, Tator Tot, Terry Esau, Tour de France, Blue Collar God, Lance Armstrong, The Message, White Collar God, Ado Annie, Big Apple, Central Park, Chez Foley, Cracker Barrel, Katie Couric, Mall of America, New Way, Pamela Anderson, Ravi Zacharias, Santa Claus New!
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- A Love Supreme: A Collection of Short Stories, Essays, Poetry, & Novelett by S. Arnett Taylor in Front Matter, and page 179
- The Bourne Supremacy (Bourne Trilogy, Book 2) by Robert Ludlum on page 42
- Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris on page 148
- Jesus Among Other Gods: The Absolute Claims of the Christian Message by Ravi Zacharias on page 119
- Peace Like a River by Leif Enger in Front Matter
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