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7 Days to Forever: A Social Media Challenge Turned Lifelong Pursuit

7 Days to Forever: A Social Media Challenge Turned Lifelong Pursuit On February 22, 2015, I was challenged to post a Bible verse every day for 7 days. I never quit. As of today, 2/11/22, I’m on day 2546 of that 7-day challenge. I guess you could say that I’ve…

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7 Days to Forever: A Social Media Challenge Turned Lifelong Pursuit

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Jul 17, 2022

All or Nothing, Literally

Day 2620 of the 7 day Bible verse challenge. Jeremiah 29:13. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. NIV There is a seemingly endless supply of distractions in this place. Many we know and realize. Some we may have an idea. But…

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All or Nothing, Literally

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Jul 17, 2022

Strangers in a Strange Place

Day 2619 of the 7 day Bible verse challenge. 1 Peter 1:17. Since you call on a Father who judges each person’s work impartially, live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear. NIV Misunderstood. Going back, I can say that’s something that I’ve always kind of felt. Misunderstood…

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Strangers in a Strange Place

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Jul 17, 2022

We’ll Be Judged Either Way

Day 2618 of the 7 day Bible verse challenge. 1 Peter 4:4. They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you. NIV Yesterday we talked about this struggle that we often face in dealing with the responsibility to change…

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We’ll Be Judged Either Way

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Jul 17, 2022

We Have No Excuse Left

Day 2617 of the 7 day Bible verse challenge. 1 Peter 1:14. As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. NIV Humans are creatures of habit. We find a nice little pattern that works for us and we stick to it…

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We Have No Excuse Left

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Jul 17, 2022

Look Below the Surface

Day 2616 of the 7 day Bible verse challenge. 2 Timothy 3:5. having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people. NIV What I can’t seem to comprehend is this new religious movement that is completely willing and happy to completely overlook what…

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Look Below the Surface

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Jul 17, 2022

A Crucial Calling

Day 2615 of the 7 day Bible verse challenge. Hebrews 12:15. See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. NIV If you’ve been reading these daily Bible verse posts for any length…

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A Crucial Calling

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Jul 17, 2022

We’ll Rest When We’re Home

Day 2614 of the 7 day Bible verse challenge. Hebrews 12:3. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. NIV We’ve been talking a bit about our tendency to find the path that allows us to coast. Laziness is like…

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We’ll Rest When We’re Home

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Jul 17, 2022

He Deserves More, Far More

Day 2613 of the 7 day Bible verse challenge. Hebrews 6:12. We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised. NIV Yesterday we talked about the vital importance of perseverance in our faith. When all the pomp…

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He Deserves More, Far More

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Jul 17, 2022

To The Very End

Day 2612 of the 7 day Bible verse challenge. Hebrews 3:14. We have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original conviction firmly to the very end. NIV Yesterday we celebrated something that has a personal connection to each of us. It’s not just some story that…

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To The Very End

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