Spring100 Featured Photographer: Macy Carpenter

Wow… time has flown by! I am stunned to be here in June, 18 days away from the end of this 2025 Challenge! So many of you have already finished your 100 miles. Some of you have even passed 300 miles and are still going. 😱 And many are working hard to finish their 100-mile goal by the finish date! FABULOUS JOB!! I am cheering you on!! 🎉🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️ As I look back over this busy, full, fast season, I am reminded it is in The Lord’s strength we’ve made it this far, and in His strength we will finish strong. One of my favorite verses during the Spring100 challenge is Psalm 71:16, “I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.”! As I was finishing out my miles for the week, my mind went to the exhortation found in Ephesians 6 to “BE STRONG IN THE LORD”. His strength is the only way I will be able to run my race with endurance and cross the finish line. As we enter week 12, I pray each one of you will find your strength in the Lord and finish strong. Both for this Spring100 season and throughout your spiritual race here on earth! 🙋🏼‍♀️

Spring100 Weekly Meditation
Be Strong in The Lord

Ephesians 6:10 || Week 11

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.”
Ephesians 6:10

For we are not able to withstand the craft and assaults of the devil, except by being fortified with the power of God. The strength that is here spoken of is not in our own power, but in the power of God, who gives us strength through His might.- John Calvin

We must not be puffed up with our own strength, for we are weak, but we must rely on God’s power alone to give us the strength to endure.- Martin Luther

Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might. Let us be strong in the Lord, for we are nothing of ourselves. All our strength must come from Him who is our strength, and that is the Lord Jesus Christ. – Charles Spurgeon

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QUESTION: What is the greatest piece of advice you can give fellow Spring100ers who find they are behind on their miles? COMMENT NOW

Don’t forget! These posts are made possible by YOU!! Your photo submissions and comments make these posts extremely fun and my job of putting them together super easy. Thank you! So with that being said, don’t leave without commenting, and remember to send in your Spring100 walking/running photos for a chance to be featured in next week’s post. Thank you!

“We were so blessed to see wild Elk on our Springtime walk in God’s Beautiful Creation!” Kristina W.

” We finally made it! Through snow, wind, and rain, through black flies and mud puddles…we’re finished! :)” Courtney and Justine L. — “Two more of the family made it to 100 miles this week!!! Great job Daniel and Ruth!!!” -” Mom Audet 🥳💯🙌🏻 WAY TO GO!!!!!

“My sister from PA came to visit! Us siblings decided to take a walk. She was very kind to help me get some more miles in!🥰” Martha Stauffer

“Christopher still going strong with 400 miles!!!!” Jane F.

“Rewards at the end of the road! “ Temiah T.

“Sister walk!! Ran across this large piece of haying equipment on our country walk.😆” Lydia L.

“Lovely day for an afternoon walk at a local park with the family.” Sarah P.

“Slower walk with Daniel and Snowball, too many puddles to enjoy 😉.” Mom A. — “Such a GREAT walk talk with a friend! What an encouragement in the LORD! Praise HIM! Amen! God is so good to give us each other! Keep encouraging each other on!!!!!” Rebecca W.

“A walk with the sisters 💕” Valerie D.

“Enjoyed running/hiking rim to rim of the Grand Canyon! So many amazing displays of the beauty of God’s creation!” Gabriel

“Taking a walk while doing some scripture memorizing. 👟 ❤️” Abigail Sheppard — “Bug season in NB is no joke! So today like many others the last while have been just really short walks to get me outside and keep my streak of 73 days! My goal is to keep my streak going for the complete challenge!😅” Sarah D

“Finished up my miles this week walking with fellow spring100ers!” Karina H.

“Taking a short family vacation and hiking near “The Block House” at Muskegon State Park.” Mary P. — “Sunday evening walk with the dogs, great time to pray and think!” John Silvey

“Sunday afternoon hike by the river with my sister!” Rosalie W.

“Whitney and I taking a rest after a 3.6 mile walk. We are loving this beautiful spring weather here in Maine!!” Susanna S. — “It’s been so fun getting walks in this spring with this bunch.” Naomi S and Family!

“5 miles+quality time with a sister and friend! ❤️” Sarah Silvey

“Having a fun time with my sisters,Mom, Cousin and 2nd Cousin” Tina M. — “Taking our nieces for a walk with my little sister.😊” Sabrina C.

“Hiking with my family at a trail nearby. What a beautiful day!” Mary P.

“Can’t decide which makes walking more fun: the rhododendrons in bloom, Victoria woofing at the dogs we pass, or the fact that we’re so close to finishing!” Bethany M. — “Walking/Running a 5k on Memorial Day!!!👏🏼” Hannah S

“I think 170 miles is enough for me. 😁 I’m so glad I was able to participate in this challenge again! Thank you for hosting, Rachel!!” Julie F.

“Beautiful 6 mile hike with visiting family 😊” Heather S.

“We found a beautiful apple silk moth on a 3+ mile hike at a reserve. So much fun!” Betsy C. — “Enjoying a sibling walk!” Hannah W.

“Finished my 100 miles today!” Esther S. — “Finished my 100 miles today!” Hudson B. 💯🥳👏🏼 FABULOUS JOB!!!!

“Beautiful evening for a walk!” Elizabeth F.

“Walking 5 miles and enjoying fun conversations with friends!!” Schmechels

“Todays evening walk as a family included a stop at the local icecream shop to celebrate finishing school for the year and ended with a walk at the beach.” Esther F.

“Quite the muddy first walk to break in my new trail running shoes!” Anthony L.

“Finished Spring100 with a 2-mile walk this morning! There was a LOT of competition between me and my friends this year…but that makes it even more fun!” Lillian N. ♥️💯🥳 GREAT WORK!!!!!

“Getting my walk in as I wait for my hubby to get out of his appointment. Only 17 miles left to go!!” Stephanie C. — “Enjoyed a walk with friends in the gorgeous mountains of Buena Vista, Colorado!🤩🙌🏼🏔️” Andrea T.

“What to do on Memorial Day to honor the fallen? The York Gold Star Memorial Day 5k…..and take 1st place in your age group!!!” Yolo L.

“Enjoying a walk on Memorial Day after the weather cleared. So thankful for those who laid down their lives to make men free!🇺🇸❤️” Grace S. — “Just passed 150 miles tonight running a 5k with my friend!” Heather L.

“What a great way to finish out my 100 miles!! With friends on the boardwalk at the beach! 🏖️😎” Deniece Z.

Sunday Evening Spring100 Walk and flower picking for Emmi!!

“Carry The Load Veteran Memorial Day Weekend Walk, Leavenworth Kansas” Allison C. — “100 miles!!” Autumn L. 🥳💯 WAY TO GO!!!!!

“Afternoon walk with my sister😁and the dogs💯” Bethanie

“Finished Spring100 after I got caught out in a terrific downpour while studying for the National Bible Bee! It was an awesome challenge and I’ve memorized a lot during walks! 😃” Timothy Reed — “Ran a half marathon and stopped by Yerkes Observatory. Hit 300 miles this week!” Jonathan Fell

Rebekah and I had to grab our annual Spring100 photo in front of our favorite blossoming tree!! So thankful for another full week and so many wonderful Spring100 walks accomplished. 🙌🏻 Keep up the wonderful work everyone!! Don’t give up. YOU GOT THIS!!! 🙋🏼‍♀️

 “But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

Spring100 Featured Photographer: Samantha Flournoy

Week 10 has been accomplished by God’s grace!! Well done, everyone.👏🏼 We officially have 25 days left in this 2025 Spring100 Walking Challenge! 25 days to grab your remaining miles and finish strong. You got this!! Yes, I know. Many of you are tired. Many of you are just a little behind and having to work extra hard to catch up. But believe me, crossing the Spring100 finish line will be so worth the effort you put in! As I type this, I am reminded of James 1:12, where we are called BLESSED when we endure and reminded of the promised crown of life that awaits us who are in Christ. Whether it be the Spring100 walking challenge or your spiritual race here on earth, keep your eyes on the prize and finish strong. By His grace and for His glory!!! We are almost there… let’s do this!🙋🏼‍♀️🙌🏻 ENJOY week 11!! 💯

Spring100 Weekly Meditation
Blessed is the man who endures

James 1:12 || Week 10

“Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.”
James 1:12

It is not every man who suffers, that is blessed; but he who with patience and constancy goes through all difficulties in the way of duty. Afflictions cannot make us miserable, if it be not our own fault. The tried Christian shall be a crowned one. The crown of life is promised to all who have the love of God reigning in their hearts. Every soul that truly loves God, shall have its trials in this world fully recompensed in that world above, where love is made perfect. The commands of God, and the dealings of his providence, try men’s hearts, and show the dispositions which prevail in them. But nothing sinful in the heart or conduct can be ascribed to God. He is not the author of the dross, though his fiery trial exposes it. Those who lay the blame of sin, either upon their constitution, or upon their condition in the world, or pretend they cannot keep from sinning, wrong God as if he were the author of sin. Afflictions, as sent by God, are designed to draw out our graces, but not our corruptions. The origin of evil and temptation is in our own hearts. Stop the beginnings of sin, or all the evils that follow must be wholly charged upon us. God has no pleasure in the death of men, as he has no hand in their sin; but both sin and misery are owing to themselves. As the sun is the same in nature and influences, though the earth and clouds, often coming between, make it seem to us to vary, so God is unchangeable, and our changes and shadows are not from any changes or alterations in him. What the sun is in nature, God is in grace, providence, and glory; and infinitely more. As every good gift is from God, so particularly our being born again, and all its holy, happy consequences come from him. A true Christian becomes as different a person from what he was before the renewing influences of Divine grace, as if he were formed over again. We should devote all our faculties to God’s service, that we may be a kind of first-fruits of his creatures.-Matthew Henry

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QUESTION: As we have made it 68 days into this 2025 Spring100, have you experienced any benefits (physical, spiritual, emotional) from being a part of this challenge and adding walking to your daily routine? I would love to hear! CLICK TO COMMENT NOW

Don’t forget! These posts are made possible by YOU!! Your photo submissions and comments make these posts extremely fun and my job of putting them together super easy. Thank you! So with that being said, don’t leave without commenting, and remember to send in your Spring100 walking/running photos for a chance to be featured in next week’s post. Thank you!

“Enjoying beautiful Colonial Williamsburg while getting a few miles in!” Nicole

“Getting some miles at the Outer Banks! 😁☀️” Halbach Family

“With some competitive motivation from a fellow Spring 100er I just crossed the 100 mile mark! Now to see if I can get 50 more miles in by the end of spring…” Anthony L. 🥳💯 WAY TO GO! — “Grabbed around 6 miles in Paris with my sister!” Karen P.

“A battlefield hike with the family! So thankful to be all together for a few days!” Baker Family

“Walking on rainy days make rainy days fun!” Angela L — “Putting in some miles on the beach in Florida! 😊” Mercy G.

“Finished my 100 miles!!! It was my first year doing the Spring100, and it was so much fun; definitely doing it again next year!! 😄💯” Charlotte R. 💯🥳🎉 CONGRATULATIONS! — “180 running miles for this spring so far for William! He finished his first half marathon in Manhattan KS.”

“Ruth D. and Jon M. got to finish their miles on the Appalachian Trail in New Jersey!” Bethany M. 🥳🥳💯 WAY TO GO!

“A lovely evening walk with my aunt, mom, and sister (who’s behind the camera 😁).” Amanda S. —“Beautiful evening. ✨🌅” Hannah T.

“Visiting family in Missouri. A walk on this gorgeous evening trying to get my last miles in for Spring100❤” Paula S, Pennsylvania

“Beautiful walk on the beach!🌅🤍” Jennifer D.

“Walking in sunny TX. :)” Neely Family

“Took a walk around the Daniel Boone Homestead during a long permit drive🤩” Faith B. — “Hiking in south east Missouri with family is the best!” Sheri G.

“Taking a walk this beautiful morning with my sister-in-law, bestie, and sister. I only need five more miles until I reach 100!!!” Charlotte

“I finished my 100 miles early this week.😀 I was able to finish the last couple miles at the same time, long distance, with a friend – totally made my day!😊” Sabrina C. 🙌🏻🥳👏🏼 WAY TO GO!!! — “Catching a morning walk with Mom❤️” Lucy

“A sunny Sunday walk on our country road in Estonia. God is so good.” Anna B.

“We are enjoying getting in some miles in San Carlos, Mexico and celebrating our first year of marriage.” Aaron and Magaly G. — “Took a misty evening walk after a very rainy day!” Laura Menkin

“Walking at sunset in North Dakota!😀” Lillian N.

“Finished the 100 and still counting with sunset beach walks!” Janae E. 🥳💯 WAY TO GO!!!!!

“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork.” Enjoying some blue skies here in Arkansas!” Sarah S.

“A fun walk after a long day!!” Janae M. — “Tami Swaim and son Joel getting miles in over memorial weekend at camp Greenwood hills in Fayetteville Pennsylvania.”

“The whole family together again since Thanksgiving! Hiked some trails at Lake Harbor Park along Lake Michigan. Seven out of nine of us are part of Spring100 this year!” Sarah P.

Aletheianna B.

“We enjoyed a little hike and watching the sunset with friends this weekend!😀” The Reeds

“The blue skies have been gorgeous!! 😍 Briana finished her miles this week and Celeste and I are coming down the home stretch!” Autumn L. — “Gorgeous walk today! Almost finished!! 3 miles to go!!” Olivia C.

“Walking in the rain with my sisters. Rain makes greenery look so much greener! :)” Sarah P.

“Spontaneously decided to take a picnic lunch to a nearby state park and walk my miles along a trail that went around the lake. A very nice change of scenery!” Julia G.

“Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you. And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you: To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.”
1 Thessalonians 3:11-13

Spring100 Featured Photographer: Victoria Fell

Week 9 of the 2025 Spring100 has come to an end, which is incredible!!😱💯 We are 60 days through this 92-day challenge. There is just a little over a month left to grab your miles. So many have crossed the finish line and are cheering on fellow participants as they continue their pursuit to run with endurance and finish strong!! You all are doing such a fabulous job pressing toward the goal. DON’T QUIT! “He who runs a race, must never stop short of the end.” Endure to the end!! This week, I pray we will all press on both physically and spiritually as we run the race before us. Let’s conquer week 10! 🙌🏻🙋🏼‍♀️

Spring100 Weekly Meditation
PRESS ON

Philippians 3:12-14 || Week 9

“Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 3:12-14

This simple dependence and earnestness of soul, were not mentioned as if the apostle had gained the prize, or were already made perfect in the Saviour’s likeness. He forgot the things which were behind, so as not to be content with past labours or present measures of grace. He reached forth, stretched himself forward towards his point; expressions showing great concern to become more and more like unto Christ. He who runs a race, must never stop short of the end, but press forward as fast as he can; so those who have heaven in their view, must still press forward to it, in holy desires and hopes, and constant endeavours. Eternal life is the gift of God, but it is in Christ Jesus; through his hand it must come to us, as it is procured for us by him. There is no getting to heaven as our home, but by Christ as our Way.- Matthew Henry

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QUESTION: As we enter the final month of this challenge, how do you stay motivated to get out and get your daily Spring100 walks in? Leave a comment below and be sure to encourage fellow Spring100ers to keep on pressing toward the finish line!

Don’t forget! These posts are made possible by YOU!! Your photo submissions and comments make these posts extremely fun and my job of putting them together super easy. Thank you! So with that being said, don’t leave without commenting, and remember to send in your Spring100 walking/running photos for a chance to be featured in next week’s post. Thank you!

“Enjoyed a gorgeous hike and water time with family 🥾” Rachel W.

“Enjoying an evening walk after an afternoon rain. Everything is so green and beautiful! And I finally hit my 100 mile mark this week… joining 6 of my children who got there first! We have had so much fun with this challenge! 😍” Lauren K.

“One of my good evening walks with my mommy. The evenings were so beautiful
this week. 🥰” Mercedes

“Walking with the cutest companions!!🐈‍⬛” Hannah W.

“This poor hot dog sounds like she’s dying in the heat already!” Joanna W.

“Enjoying spending time with my precious family by doing the spring 100 challenge!” Rebecca E.

“Walking on lunch break! ☀️🌸” Rachel F.

“Mom & daughter walk with the pups for Mother’s Day!” Alex L. — “Christopher passed 300 this week!!” Julie F.

“Enjoyed an evening walk with these girls (four are deaf girls that my sister teaches) and the puppy “Watch” in Cameroon!” Bethany N.

“Enjoying a nice walk in the woods!” Anna M. — “My brother Micah and I are really enjoying Spring100! I’m glad he came to visit and we could take a walk together.” Esther S.

“Getting a walk in with the family!” Candi S.

“Oscars 1st Spring 100!” Katelyn W. — “Enjoying an evening walk with my daughter” Susan F.

“Walking with family to attend my husband’s commencement ceremony!” Rachael M

“Getting miles in hasn’t been easy for me due to a busy schedule but I’m glad I took the time to get in a few this evening!” Rebekah R. — “Hike up to table rock in Boise Idaho!!” Ellie E.

“Fun crossing a creek! Got wet. Mom finished the challenge 😀” Linda R. 🥳 WAY TO GO!!!!!

“What do you do when you apparently were cage fighting in your sleep and develop a horrible Charlie horse!?!?? You wrap it up and keep moving, buttercup!!!” Yolo L.

“I got my husband to walk over his lunch hour with me.” Lisa B.

“100 miles! Only fitting to walk the last one in a major downpour!!” Lowell S. — “Had a sweet walk with my darling niece 🤍🤍✨” Rebecca B.

“Beating the heat with a sunrise walk!”

“Walking with a mini buddy makes getting miles in more fun” Hannah H. — “Today we used our walk to visit the nursing/rehab facility to encourage one of our residents currently there.” Sarah P.

“Hiking with my mom and siblings. What a beautiful day God blessed us with!” Mary P.

“Enjoyed a terrific walk with my sis! So grateful for special one on one time with my family. ❤️ ” Lauren — “Enjoying a lovely Sunday afternoon walk and some delicious sourdough!” Julie Z.

“Hiking Tubbs Hill in CDA, Idaho.” Nancy R.

“Our cat, Lottie, likes for us to carry her on our walks. 😄” Amanda S.– “Ran 3 miles in the heat… but it was so pretty out! 🌸🌿 My bros biked a little at the end with me!” Charlotte R.

“A beautiful evening walk! 🥰” Halbach family

“Off to take a quick walk after setting up camp!” Myra Zedwick — “Enjoying a walk together while in Georgia for a few days.” Mike and Sharon K

“A sunset walk with friends and lots of laughter!🥰” Sarah D

“Snuggling my dog after a walk!” Christina M. — “Finished early this year!😁 Had a lot of motivation from friends.😄” L from Texas 🥳🙌🏻💯 WAY TO GO!!!!

“John M is just about to finish his 100th mile!” Beverly M. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 WELL DONE!

“Walking in the rain(and getting drenched!:))with my little sister and one of her kittens!” Hannah S. — “Walking home from church in Uganda! 😃🇺🇬🫶🏻” Maleiah B.

“Got 4 miles in stopping halfway for ice cream for motivation with my five children!” Angela L

“Finished!” Anna W. 🥳💯 WAY TO GO!! Congratulations!! — “A very warm walk!” Janae M.

“Getting some miles on our beautiful farm in Australia!” Johanna C.

“Better to walk in the rain than not to walk at all!” Pamela W. — “Good evening walk” Paula W.

“Myself and my 4 oldest children are doing Spring100, it’s our first year and we’re really enjoying it. We should all be nicely in shape after this 😁” Esther S.

“I’ve got two willing walkers every time I go outside. They would rather not wait around for pictures however. (:” Hannah — “Mother and son hit a trail in East Petersburg PA by Joel Swaim’s Fitness for Focus class, an excellent program teaching independence for individuals with special needs, through fitness!” Tami S.

“Mother’s Day walk with my kids to the river to go duck racing and wading.” Hillary C.

“Came across some friendly cows while walking in England. 😁” Samantha F

“Got a nice afternoon walk with my friend at a beautiful lake!” Louise C.

“A Sunday evening walk with my sister Amanda!” John Silvey — “I got a couple miles in at the airport while finding my departure gate. So happy to be visiting my family and helping out with my nieces!😀” Sabrina C.

“Enjoying the beauty of God’s creation on an evening walk.” Elizabeth F.

“This dragonfly decided to get in on Spring100 too 😅!!” Anna S. — Jane F. crosses the Spring100 Finish Line!! 🎉🥳💯 WAY TO GO!

“Sometimes you don’t feel like going for a walk and a friend comes along side and says “let’s go together” and then you go. And we are glad we went! These are good friends to have 💞 We are getting so close to that 100 mile goal! 👏👏👏 Mary and Esther and our kiddos.”

“Sunday stroll! Thankful for a day of rest.” Heidi K. — “Found this pony at a yard sale that I passed on my walk today! 😊” Leanne B.

Here we are! Entering week 10 of the 2025 Spring100. So thankful for my walking buddy, Bekah, and the amazing evening walks/talks we enjoy! I hope and pray this next week is filled with refreshement each one of you. Keep up the great work! 🙌🏻🥳

 “For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:  Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins”
Colossians 1:9-14

Spring100 Featured Photographer: Caroline Flournoy

WAY TO GO! Week 8 of the 2025 Spring100 Challenge is complete. 👏🏼💯 We are getting closer and closer to June 20th!! Those who are still working hard to finish 100 miles strong, don’t give up!! You got this.🙌🏻 After last week’s reminder to RUN TO WIN, this week I have been thinking about not losing heart. It is tempting to grow weary and give up by week 8 of the Spring 100, BUT pressing forward and finishing strong is so rewarding! Perhaps you need a little renewal before you go out and grab your walk/run. A good, healthy breakfast or a quick snack? I am reminded that in our spiritual race, we are told not to lose heart as we are being renewed day by day. One of the ways the Lord renews us is through His Word! “But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” Matthew 4:4. May you find both physical and spiritual renewal to press toward the finish line and finish strong! 🙋🏼‍♀️💯

Spring100 Weekly Meditation
Day by Day

2 Corinthians 4:16-18 || Week 8

“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

WITH every new day the life of nature is renewed. As the sun rises again with its light and warmth, the flowers open, and the birds sing, and life is everywhere stirred and strengthened. As we rise from the rest of sleep and partake of our morning food, we feel that we have gathered new strength for the duties of the day. The inner chamber is the standing confession of THE NEED OUR INWARD LIFE HAS OF DAILY RENEWAL TOO. It is only by fresh nourishment from God’s Word, and fresh intercourse with God Himself in prayer, that the vigour of the spiritual life can be maintained and grow. Though our outward man perish, though the burden of sickness or suffering, the strain of work and weariness may exhaust or enfeeble us, the inward man can be renewed day by day.-A.Murray

Day by day and with each passing moment,
Strength I find to meet my trials here;
Trusting in my Father’s wise bestowment,
I’ve no cause for worry or for fear.
He whose heart is kind beyond all measure
Gives unto each day what He deems best–
Lovingly, its part of pain and pleasure,
Mingling toil with peace and rest.
Lina Sandell

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QUESTION: As we celebrate mother’s day, I have more of a request than a question. Would you all leave a note of encouragement for all the Spring100 Mothers? Mom’s, would you leave a tidbit of advice to your fellow sister’s in Christ seeking to raise their children in the fear and admonition of the Lord and serve their husbands? THANK YOU!

To all the Mother’s out there, HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY to you! Your labor in the Lord is not in vain. Keep up the beautiful work!! ♥️

“Enjoying an evening walk with our mothers! :)” Fuhrmann Family

“Enjoying a Mother’s Day walk with our amazing mom! Thanks, Mom, for the wisdom and encouragement you share with others!” Katlyn R. — “It was a lovely Mother’s Day evening here for a walk with most of the family (even though the umbrellas did have to come out😋☔)! Mommy, I’m blessed beyond measure that I get to call you my mother and my friend!💕 Thank you for your love, your gracious heart, your beautiful example of a virtuous woman, and allllll the things you do for me daily!!” MJ

“So thankful for our Mama!” O. Crew

“Enjoyed a special visit and walk with my Mom and sisters this Mother’s Day! Praising the Lord for my mother’s example of Christlike perseverance over the years and so many wonderful memories together.💗” Micah S.

“Mothers day Hike with the family!!” Linda R.

“Finished 100 miles on Mother’s Day! I’m almost 73 and thankful to still have my prayer warrior mom. What a blessing she is!” Sheri Claude —“Motherhood is such a beautiful gift from Heaven. The Lord has so richly blessed us with 6 children between the ages of 2-18 and 3 babies awaiting for us in Heaven.” Esther S.

“Being a mother is one of the most wonderful things that has happened in my life. Being a mother means experiencing love like I never imagined. It is not always easy, but it is so rewarding.” Elisabeth M.

“Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! Love you so much! Walking in the airport on Mother’s Day getting in our mile!” Lydia Bill — “Strength and honor are her clothing; She shall rejoice in time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, And on her tongue is the law of kindness. Prov.31:25-26” Suzy S.

“I’m thankful for my mom selflessly pouring her life into her 6 kids and also seeking the Lord for wisdom in parenting. Happy Mother’s Day!” Anthony L.

“Took a 1 1/4 walk with mom today !! Then we all took a picture 😍” Aubrie G. — “So thankful for my mother! We went on a family picnic in the mountains in Cameroon!” Bethany N.

“Enjoying a beautiful spring walk on Mother’s Day!! 🎉♥️💐” Nadia A.

“A family walk for Mother’s Day at Longwood Gardens. I’m so blessed by my family, surrounded by God’s beauty!” Tami S.

“Mothers’ Day walk!” Jordynne H. — “Out for a lovely evening walk!🌅” Eva H.

“We are so thankful for such a godly mother who leads us in the ways of the Lord and is such a good example to us! We had lovely, sunny weather for Mother’s Day 😍” Maret H.

“Family hike around the lake 🥰” Cynthia R.

“I’m so thankful for my dear mother! I can’t think of anyone else who is such a servant to others. She is full of love for her family!” April N. —“Most of my walking is with my little ones and I’m so blessed to be their mother! It’s a high calling to think that the Lord has given me the responsibility of raising the next generation of christians! I’ve really been enjoying walking through town the last couple weeks and seeing all the beautiful spring flowers! What a creative God we have to create such unique flowers! Esther Friesen and precious little ones”

“If there is one person I have walked with in this challenge more than any other, it has to be my mother. She has instilled in me a heart to live a healthy life both physically and spiritually, and though her advice sometimes seems hard to follow, she knows how to educate people of all ages in the ways of the Lord!” Jedidiah E.

“We hit our 100 mile mark at co-op on Friday but forgot to take a picture. We usually go on morning walks before we homeschool just to get the juices flowing. We have loved our alone time together talking about Gods nature and His Goodness. Currently at 105 miles and plan on continuing ❤️” Des E. 💯🥳 WAT TO GO!!!!!!!

“Enjoying God’s creation 🌸🤍” Hannah P.

“Got to go for a hike in a nearby State Park for our dad’s birthday 😊.” Emily S.

“A lot of my walking this week has been in ancient ruined castles like this one!” Samantha F

“Running for chicken with friends!” Jessica S.

“Enjoying God’s Creation while getting some Spring 100 miles in this Beautiful evening!” Jena McNaughton

“We are all enjoying logging miles and getting in extra prayer time! 🙂 Praising God for the beauty of spring!” Carmela T.

“Did a three mile hike with Mom and some sibs” Rosey M. — “We’ve been getting lots of rain around here. 🌧☂️🤗” Salome P.

“Walking keeps baby content ☺️🥰” Heidi K. — “Proverbs 31:28-29 NIV
[28] Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: [29] “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” My mother and I in Beautiful Elora” Jacob S.

“Exploring Rosy Mound Natural Area with my sister” Sarah P.

“Completed the Spring100 this bank holiday weekend on a Christian Walking Club weekend on Jurassic Coast in the Sunshine.” Rosie W.

“Me and my little bro going for a 4.25 mile walk😊” Faith L.

“Enjoying a morning walk around our property with my buddies.” Nancy Z.

“Karen and Pam at The Surrender Grounds in Appomattox, Virginia where General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant at the Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865. It was a hot Spring day, but it was gorgeous.” Pam G.

“It’s so gorgeous outside! We have an amazing Creator!” Paula S. — “Honey Picked a beautiful bouquet of purple rockets for me while out walking together with family!” Rachel W.

“Passing out tracts in Taiwan with my boys!” Laura J.

“Leah hit 100 miles today!!!” Mom A 👏🏼🙌🏻🥳 CONGRATULATIONS!!! — “Grabbing some miles this week. 🌷💯” Rachel F.

“Run for God finished the Hummelstown Hunger Run 5k!!!” Yolo L.

“My dog Nala loves going on regular walks in the woods with me!” Selah Potsander — “Little walk with my sis!” Uriah R.

“50 miles!!!!! I can hardly believe I’ve made it this far!” Lydia Willcock

“Track meet miles!😅🏃‍♀️” Erin T. — “Out for a hot and windy Sunday walk!” Lanae R.

“Getting some miles in on a hike!” Betty L.

“I crossed the finish line at 100 miles this week! It’s been such a fun challenge! I plan to continue walking until the end of Spring to see how many miles I get!🤗😅 “ Beth — “beautiful walk through Longwood Gardens 🤩” Grace F.

“An evening niece + aunt walk!😊❤️” Grace S.

“Took a lil 5 mile run this evening..” Sarah S. — “Getting in some walking together on a pleasant Mothers Day evening in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia!” Tom & Deb G.

“Went for a walk at the track, and got caught in a spring shower.” Linda O.

“One thing about Mom… she finds joy in life when life ain’t going well! Also she has put up with me for 16 years!🥰” Martha S. — “Out for a walk and picnic at a pretty lake one evening!:)” Myra Zedwick

“Gorgeous views in Ireland this week! More that half my Spring 100 miles have been accomplished in the UK! Happy Mothers day to my beautiful Mom! Wish I could be with you to celebrate!” Caroline F.

“We’ve had quite a lot of rain here in SW Arkansas recently and my favorite walking road has flooded.” John Silvey — “I hope everyone had another wonderful week of walking!! Catching a couple miles in a light rain 🌧️😁” Olivia C.

“Got miles I’m celebrating my sister’s birthday in beautiful Pella Iowa” Julie S.

“We enjoyed hiking trails in Swallow Falls State Park with my brother and his family today ☀️🥾💦” Caroline E. — “Awesome evening to enjoy God’s creation!!🏃‍♂️🌅” Delynn Z.

“Evening walk with siblings!” Bethany F.

“Mother’s Day hike along the Little River.I am so blessed to have this little boy in my life!” Emma V. — “I took a walk down the fence row to clear my mind before an exam and ran across some bear tracks! New hiking buddy maybe?” Lily H.

What a wonderful week it has been! From walking miles up and down hotel hallways to grabbing a Mother’s day walk with my favorite people, week 8 was truly blessed. Words cannot express my gratitude for my mother and what a gift she is from the Lord! She daily lays down her life for her family and sets such a beautiful example. Happy Mother’s day!! ♥️ Let’s conquer week 9 in the strength of the LORD!🥳

 “For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. O Lord of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.”
Psalm 84:11-12

Spring100 Featured Photographer: Amanda S.

Fun Stats from week 7:

👉🏼 212,440.30 miles walked to date for the 2025 Spring100
👉🏼 419 Participants have already completed their 100 Mile goal. CONGRATULATIONS!!🥳

As of today, we are officially HALFWAY through this 92-day challenge!! Many have already crossed the finish line, and I am amazed at how many more are just a few short miles behind. 🎉🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏽‍♀️ Want to know some encouraging news? If you are behind, you still have plenty of time to catch up! Even if you have yet to walk a single mile for this Spring100 season, all it takes is 2 miles a day for the remainder of Spring to cross the 100-mile finish line. You got this!👏🏼 This past week, my mind has gone to the exhilarating exhortation Paul gives to RUN TO WIN. As so many have finished strong and so many are patiently persevering, pressing toward the Spring100 finish line, I am reminded of the race of life and the imperishable crown we are promised. Both our Spring100 race and our spiritual race must be run with a goal in sight. “Our goal is Christ, and everything we do must reflect that aim.” As we cross the halfway mark, enter week 8 of the 2025 Spring 100, and continue to run with endurance in our spiritual race, I pray each of you will keep your sights fixed on the prize and RUN TO WIN! 🙋🏼‍♀️💯

Spring100 Weekly Meditation
Run To Win

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 || Week 7

“Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown. Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who beats the air. But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.”
1 Corinthians 9:24-27

“Paul uses the image of a race to show the diligence that ought to be employed in running toward the goal of eternal life. He does not run without aim, but with a clear target in view—he directs his energy and efforts toward the prize. Such should be the case for every believer in their pursuit of holiness and godliness.” John Calvin

“The apostle Paul’s use of the athlete’s metaphor in 1 Corinthians 9:26 reveals that the Christian life is not a casual pursuit but requires careful planning, effort, and perseverance. It is a race to be run with a goal in mind, not a haphazard endeavor.” Charles Hodge

“In the Christian life, as in a race, we must be sure that we are running with a clear objective. Our goal is Christ, and everything we do must reflect that aim—every action, every decision, must be with the purpose of advancing toward that final victory.” Martin Luther

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QUESTION: As we’ve officially passed the Half Way mark, are you on schedule, ahead, or behind on your miles? COMMENT NOW!

Don’t forget! These posts are made possible by YOU!! Your photo submissions and comments make these posts extremely fun and my job of putting them together super easy. Thank you! So with that being said, don’t leave without commenting, and remember to send in your Spring100 walking/running photos for a chance to be featured in next week’s post. Thank you!

“my husband and I on a long hike🥰” Janese G.

“Beautiful day out for a walk with the sisters with spring coming on! Spring does come a little later in Manitoba…😀” Johanna W. — “Getting a mile with our niece at the end of an appointment day!” Renee R.

“Enjoyed a morning 5km race together!” Rosalie W.

“Grateful for the opportunity to run my first 50 mile ultra marathon trail run in Cleburne Texas!” Gabriel C

“Ruth, Emmi, and Rebekah L. enjoying a gorgeous Spring100 Beach walk for week 7!”

“Enjoying a Sunday evening walk with our faithful watchdog.” Sabrina C. — “Afternoon run to the cows” Hudson B.

“The colors were amazing this week down our little country lane! We saw a double rainbow, yellow flowers, and such brilliant blue skies and pink clouds. Our Creator is so awesome, isn’t He?!😍🌈💐” The B. Ladies

“Loved having my parents from California so we could get some miles on the Great Allegheny Passage outside of Pittsburgh!” Kristin T.

“Enjoying a walk with our little niece.😊” Hannah W.

“I’m loving this spring weather!!” Michaela L.

“Having fun walking 1.3 miles together! 😊” the Bartel family

“Had a great run this morning. Enjoying God’s creation on a beautiful Sunday morning.” Ike M. — “Family hike to get our miles in -Nicole E in Washington”

“Going on a run with our tortoise and hare:)” Shaila P.

“My mom had surgery a few weeks ago, but really wanted to get outside so we took her on a very short mountain hike!” Amber G. — “Christopher F., age 9, still going strong. He’s walked every day and is now past 200 miles!”😱💯💯 WAY TO GO!!!!

“A fun walk in the woods with our friend!😀” The Reeds

“Some of the Fell clan out getting miles!” Elizabeth Fell — “A relaxing walk this Gorgeous Saturday evening! Finishing my 100 miles! Winning the competition with my sister in PA!”😁” Joshua S Missouri

“Walking with my sister at sunset” Anthony L.

“Church youth retreat hike!” Annelise B. — “Enjoying a mother/daughter Spring100 walk! 🙂” Dana S.

“Enjoyed a pro-life walk in WV this morning!” Emily B.

“Getting some more gorgeous views in England for our walking this week!🤩” Caroline F. — “The heavens will declare the Glory of the Lord. Picture of my son and our dog on our evening walks!” Elizabeth W.

“Took a walk with my siblings !!❤️” Aubrie G.

“Enjoying God’s beautiful creation and spending quality time together!” Addie W. — “Me and my little man going on a hike in the beautiful sunny weather!” Anani B.

“I had a very exciting “walk” on the same day that I completed my 100 miles; not long, but very memorable as I graduated from Appalachian Bible College with my BA in Bible/theology and biblical counseling.“Macy C. — “Had so much fun 🤩 doing this challenge.” Margaret A. 🎉💯 WAY TO GO!!!

“A quick rest during a walk in downtown Abilene, KS and a picture with the young Dwight D. Eisenhower 😊.” Paula H.

“Laughs, walks, and talks with my sisters.” Jordynne H. — “Abigail and Amelia F. finally had a spring rain big enough for…Puddle Walks!!” Julie F.

“Had a friend join us on our walk!” Alexis S.

“Walking is so much fun with other people.” Kendra P. — “I’m so happy to walk with my little people and in nice weather!” Joy K.

“Lang siblings enjoying a walk near the Bay of Green Bay in Door County Wisconsin.” Linda L.

“Getting in miles today at Greenbrier! ☀️” Caroline M. — “Getting in some miles at the Houston airport during a layover!” K. Weaver

“Getting in some miles while enjoying a visit with friends!👏🏼” Hannah S

“I am almost at 50 miles. So close to halfway!” Christina N. — “I walked home from town with my brother today. He reached 100 miles!! Go Tim!!” Regina Z 🥳💯 WAY TO GO!

“A nice selfie in front of the sunset and a giant mud puddle! 😁” Charlotte R.

“Today we reached 72 miles! =D” Justine L.– “He flew across the country so we get a few miles together. 😜😊” Grace F.

“Fun sunset walk with my sister!!! 😁💕” Elsie S.

“I’ve been loving all the spring flowers and beautiful trees as I walk!” Esther S. — “The sun makes going for walks 💯times better” Emily F.

“Walking in the woods looking for mushrooms with my siblings!” Esther V.

“Happy hiking” Heidi G. — “Afternoon walk in the rain : Rain-dropped flowers are prettiest!” Sarah P.

“A lovely walk today with the wonderful friends. Getting those miles in while the weather is still cooler. The end is in sight! 👏👏 -Tina and Mary and our children.”

“Miss Ellie may makes my walks much more fun !” Katie Y. — “Great evening for a walk in Oklahoma after a twister this morning! Love the wild flowers along the road!” Hannah Y.

“Enjoying the sounds of an early morning as I finish up my 100th mile!” Esther S. 🙌🏻🥳💯 CONGRATULATIONS!

“My sister and I getting our miles in at sunset! 🥰” Beth — “From Pittsburgh PA. This is our first year doing the Spring100.” The Martins

“Enjoying an evening walk and watching the sunset!😊” Faith L.

“A very slow walk but a walk none the less!” Bethany B. — “Playing peekaboo with Daddy on our walk!🥰” Daniel and Sarah D

“For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”
Hebrews 4:15-16

Week 6 COMPLETE! Fabulous job, everyone!! 🙌🏻Here we are at the end of April. Hard to believe! Time seems to be flying by. Spring days are filled full for everyone! The School year is coming to an end, events are happening, and life is getting busy!! Perhaps you’re like me and need a little renewed strength to make it to your Spring100 goal and keep up with the tasks at hand.😅 I was reminded of Isaiah 40:31 this week as I pressed out a mile before the day was over. “RENEWED STRENGTH”… What a promise! We can seek the Lord for renewed physical and spiritual strength, and He promises to give it. By His grace, we can finish the race (Spring 100 and the race of life) strong and with endurance! I pray each one of you is renewed, especially this week, as you look to the Lord and wait upon HIM! 💯👏🏼

Spring100 Weekly Meditation
Renewed Strength

Isaiah 40:31 || Week 6

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
Isaiah 40:31

This text speaks of the victory that God’s people shall have, not because of their own strength, but because of the strength He gives them. They shall not faint or grow weary because they wait upon the Lord. It is not in their own power but in His infinite grace that they rise and run.-C.H. Spurgeon

The renewal of strength spoken of here is not merely the recovering of the vigor of the body, but a spiritual renewal that comes from God’s grace. Those who wait upon the Lord are those who humbly depend on His mercy, and they shall experience His sustaining power in their hearts.- John Calvin

In the Old Testament, the psalmist celebrates waiting patiently for the Lord (Psalm 40:1), and Isaiah promises that those “who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint” (Isaiah 40:31). Waiting on God is a regular refrain in the life of faith. It is an expression of the healthy heart’s desire: “O Lord, we wait for you; your name and remembrance are the desire of our soul” (Isaiah 26:8). And it is an echo of the unparalleled power and grace of God, “who acts for those who wait for him” (Isaiah 64:4).-David Mathis

When the day is long and weary,
When the heart is tired and low,
When the burden seems too heavy,
And the road too steep to go,

I will wait upon the Lord,
For He will make me strong,
He will renew my weary heart,
And help me to carry on.
Annie Johnson Flint

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QUESTION: Where is your favorite place to grab your Spring100 Miles?? Country Roads? Paved sidewalks? at the Gym, Beach??😍🙌🏻 Or…? Answere NOW!

Don’t forget! These posts are made possible by YOU!! Your photo submissions and comments make these posts extremely fun and my job of putting them together super easy. Thank you! So with that being said, don’t leave without commenting, and remember to send in your Spring100 walking/running photos for a chance to be featured in next week’s post. Thank you!

“Hiking to Mt. Leconte and Charlie’s Bunion in the Great Smoky Mountains. The weather and views were amazing! ” Thomas

“Logging some miles on a beautiful hike!” Sarah M.

“Enjoyed walking with some of my family in Kentucky this weekend!” Rebecca S.

“Morgan F. crosses the finish line on a beautiful spring day!” Julue F.🙌🏻🥳 WAY TO GO! — “Out for a beautiful Sunday walk with my sister!❤️” K. Weaver

“Spring 100 is better with friends and a good way to kick off a movie night :)” Grace M.

“Trekked up the ~2,768 stairs of the Manitou Incline with a great group of friends! You gain 2,000 ft of elevation in under a mile – what a workout 😅 The view at the top is pretty amazing too – praise God for His beautiful creation in the Colorado mountains! 😄” Julie Z. — “3 generations on our Spring walk in Coeur D‘Alene, Idaho.” Nancy R.

“Sibling walk while on a trip in North Carolina.” Amanda S.

“I love walking through the orchard this time of year. God’s beauty on display 🙌” Elizabeth M. — “Enjoyed walking lots of laps with my niece and nephews this week!💛” Emma H.

“Enjoying some GORGEOUS views in Scotland this week with my family!🤩 We hiked up to a peak on the Isle of Skye and the view was amazing!” Caroline F.

“A beautiful day for a walk by the river!” Hannah Y. — “We made tape bracelets, sticky side out, and collected wildflowers on our walk!” Joanna M.

“Spring 100 is better with friends and a good way to kick off a movie night :)” Grace M.

“Enjoying an afternoon sister walk!” Emma S.– “Evening walk with my children to the base of a windmill!” Esther F.

“Enjoyed a sunny, afternoon walk with the family!!” Grace W.

“Enjoying an evening walk with our cousin.” — “It was a gorgeous evening for a walk around the lake.” Laura M.

“The Cook family and cousins found some yummy dewberries to eat on today’s walk!” Lori C.

“Hiking in North Carolina for this week of Spring 100! Grateful for a special friend who was willing to go with me!🥰” Lydia L.

“We were able to visit and walk at a Civil War Battlefield near us in Virginia!” The Schmechels

“Playing dodge-the-shadow on the walk to school this morning!” Katie C. — “Ginger is getting on in years, but she loves our walks in the evenings after work.” Linda O.

“Hiked at a wildlife preserve and found a swamp that we nicknamed The Slough of Despond! A good reminder to look for the steps the King has provided for us!” Mathews family

“My cats nearly always greet me at the end of runs/walks 🥰… got to 61.5 miles today!!” Charlotte R.– “First walk up the hills at the new house!!🤩👏🏻” Janae M.

“Recording some miles on a drizzly Sunday afternoon!” Rosalie W.

“Getting my miles in while at camp.” Mercedes — “Rain or shine, we need to get those miles in!😂” Rachelle A.

“Sibling walk as a spring storm was building 😃” Paula H.

“Exploring new places with my sisters! ❤️” Autumn L. — “Already hit 100 miles But New Brunswick is just too beautiful to not go for a walk.” Josh.LR. CANADA 🇨🇦

“Lovely walk on a gorgeous day!” Kelly M.

“Walking with my sisters at a former quarry. Brr, is the water cold!” Mary P. — “A beautiful evening for a family walk to our Beaver lake!” Daniel and Sarah D.

“Walking around the property after work and enjoying a beautiful flowering tree!” Sarah P.

“Competition with my brother in Missouri…gotta keep walking! Little brother is ahead!” Paula S Pennsylvania — “Lovely Spring walk!!😊” Rebeca K.

“I love walking through the orchard this time of year. God’s beauty on display 🙌” Elizabeth M.

“Taking a walk along the Greenway in Ontario.” Anna L. — “Found some mullein on my walk!” Anna W.

“Five families, four states, three generations, two miles, and one grand old time!” Bethany M.

“Sunday afternoon walk after church with friends + fellow Spring100ers!😊” Grace S. — “Gonna finish my 100 miles today Thursday April 24 and gonna see how many miles i can continue to get till the very end” Nathan K. 🥳🥳🥳 CONGRATULATIONS!

“Five families, four states, three generations, two miles, and one grand old time!” Bethany M.

“Taking an after church walk.” Mary S.

Such a great week visiting and walking with fellow Spring100ers in North Carolina! Fun Hikes and beautiful views were enjoyed. To all who I met this week, it was a pleasure to meet you.🙋🏼‍♀️🙌🏻 Looking forward to conquering week 7!! 💯

“But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works.”
Psalm 73:28

Spring100 Featured Photographer: Joanna Klassen

Well, what an exciting moment to make it through week 5!!😄 We are well over 1/3rd of the way through this 92-day challenge. The weather is officially warming up for everyone, and the fresh spring air is so invigorating, isn’t it?! ☺️🍃 As I went out for my walk, I was thinking about the endurance that will be needed for each of us to finish this challenge. My mind instantly went to that one line from Hebrews 12 where it says, “who for the joy that was set before HIM endured…”. Jesus Christ, our triumphant Forerunner, fixed His eyes on the JOY set before Him, and He endured. It was a good reminder for me that JOY fuels endurance! For the Spring100 Challenge, we have the joy of crossing the virtual finish line and celebrating with friends and family across the World. In the spiritual race of life, we have the joy of what we have been given here on earth and that which we are promised for all eternity. I pray you’re given eyes to see the JOYS set before you as you set out to conquer week 6 of the 2025 Spring100 challenge!!👏🏼🙋🏼‍♀️💯

Spring100 Weekly Meditation
JOY Fuels Endurance

Nehemiah 8:10 || Week 5

“1. “The joy of the Lord is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10).

Is it not good to belong to a God that makes gladness the pathway to power? Satan is a very gloomy god. But Jesus said, “Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy, for, behold, your reward is great in heaven” (Luke 6:23). Satan cannot abide the songs of the saints. (Knowing this he fabricates “musical” substitutes which are not the heart-songs of happy people, but the grunts and gasps and screams of people without peace.) I have seen Satan driven out with the songs of hope-filled Christians. And I know that in my own life finding the pace to finish the race means recovering the joy of the Lord again and again. Joy is a great power.

2. “We rejoice in hope of the glory of God” (Romans 5:2).

Some joy comes from what we have now—forgiveness of sin, fellowship with God, purposeful lives, worship, fellowship, sunrise, sunset, precious friends and family. But the simple and painful fact is “our outer nature is wasting away” (2 Corinthians 4:16); we are “afflicted in every way… perplexed… persecuted… struck down” (2 Corinthians 4:8-9); and we who have the Spirit “groan inwardly as we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies” (Romans 8:23). Therefore if we’re going to have an unwavering joy in this life, it will have to be “in hope.” “For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience”—and with joy (Romans 8:24f). Therefore “Rejoice in hope!” (Romans 12:12).

3. “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be crying any more, for the former things have passed away…The city has no need of sun or moon to shine upon it, for the glory of God is its light, and its lamp is the Lamb.” (Revelation 21:4,23).

This is our hope. The glory of God will one day stand forth in a new creation and wipe away all evil and all pain and all sorrow and all fear and all guilt. All obedience and faithfulness will be vindicated and rewarded. All self-denial and suffering in faith will be recompensed 100-fold. “He who did not spare his only Son, but gave him up for us all, will freely give us all things with him” (Romans 8:32) All that God owns will be the inheritance of his children for their everlasting enjoyment.

4. “I do not cease [to pray] for the eyes of your hearts to be enlightened, that you may know what is the hope of your calling and what is the wealth of the glory of God’s inheritance in the saints” (Ephesians 1:16-18).

The great challenge for us now is to know the glory of our hope. To see it with the eyes of the heart and not just think about it with the mind. This is the great spiritual battle. And this is fought with the television off, on our knees in the Word. God forbid that “seeing we would not see and hearing we would not hear.” Let us pray with all our heart that the God who said, “Let there be light,” will shine in our heart “to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ” (2 Corinthians 4:6).

Summary

Pray for eyes > behold the glory of God > hope in that glory > rejoice in hope > be strong in joy.” John Piper

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QUESTION: As we close out week 5, I would love to hear at least one Thanksgiving or praise you have from this past week! Remember, joy fuels gratitude. So let’s speak of God’s mighty acts and rejoice in His goodness together!

Don’t forget! These posts are made possible by YOU!! Your photo submissions and comments make these posts extremely fun, and my job of putting them together is super easy. Thank you! So with that being said, don’t leave without commenting, and remember to send in your Spring100 walking/running photos for a chance to be featured in next week’s post. Thank you!

“Enjoying a break from school with some of my girls.” Teresa B

“Gorgeous Sunrise This Morning!!🌅” The Carneys

“A fun walk while our sister was in town. 😍” Marla H.

“Lady and I have passed the quarter mark and are almost at 30 miles total! When I started out I wasn’t sure I could actually make 100 but now it’s looking more and more possible!” Lydia Willcock — “Enjoying a beautiful day for a walk while getting in some educational reading!” Rebekah R.

“Enjoying a chilly spring day with friends!! 🎉🥳 ” Nadia

“had a lovely time walking and talking with my bro!! ☺️” Grace F. — “Another beautiful day in Ontario to get some more steps towards our goal!” Jacob S.

“Morning walks with Grandpa” Brittany N.

“Getting some miles on a beautiful hike!” Hannah W.

“Teaching.a class near Galveston gives opportunity for beach walking.” Fred G.

“Had a nice sunrise walk/run this morning.” Mercedes — “Sheri and a friend after a walk in Florida.”

“Going on a “chicken run” :)” Shaila P. — “On a run with Daisy😀!” Josiah S.

“Enjoying an evening walk around our farm!” Susan F.

“5k in the beautiful weather.” Esther L. — “Fun walking around the lake with friends!” Lady Liz

“I’m half way there!” Doris B.

“My 6-week old daughter Whitney and I out for a walk with Shiloh! It’s a beautiful spring day here in Alfred, Maine!!!” Susanna — “Taking a short rest during a four-mile walk around the block. The weather has turned gorgeous!” Mathews family

“Our family is spending a few days in Plymouth, MA, and enjoying lots of walks to historic locations, like Plymouth Rock!” Mary Jo H.

“Such a beautiful week for walking!! Also enjoyed a gorgeous hike this week & passing the 100 mile mark!” Natilyn H. 🥳💯WAY TO GO!!!!

“My father, sister, and I enjoyed doing this 5K to benefit the Great Allegheny Passage bike trail. It was 75 degrees that morning— a sight for sore eyes here in western Pennsylvania!” Jedidiah P

“Going on a walk with our great Aunt.☔️” -” Nicole and Noelle S.

“Had a great time backpacking with my brother last week.” Carter W. — “Morning walk with my little brother!” Renee R.

“We walked in the city to a fun coffee shop to celebrate our mom’s birthday! 🥳” The Reeds 🎉 HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

“Loving the spring weather for walking!☺️” Hannah W. — “We were excited to find some Easter surprises hidden on our walking trail during our spring walk today!” Sarah O.

“Had a fun walk with my nieces .☀️😊” Victoria F.

“The mighty tree has fallen from its lofty height!” Anthony L.

“Enjoying a walk around the lake with my sister! 🥰 ” Beth

“I reached 100 this week!! SO glad I was able to participate in this challenge again. I LOVE the leaderboards; I would probably only be at maybe 50 if it wasn’t for the motivation they gave me!😁😂”Samantha F. 🥳💯 WAY TO GO!!!!! — “Fun walk in the park with my baby, and two youngest siblings. Laura M.~ Plymouth Maine”

“Mama-daughter walk during a lovely spring sunset! 🤍 Grateful for one on one moments with our littles, and Spring100 jaunts have been a sweet avenue for that.” Kathryn S.

“Great walk in awesome new Brunswick” Jonas D. — “100 miles and counting!!!! Jeremiah and Mom A.” 🙌🏻💯 CONGRATULATIONS!

“Took a walk with some family after our yearly Resurrection Sunday party!” Elizabeth C.

“I enjoyed a nice afternoon walk with my sister and puppy.” Christina — “We’ve been loving our daily early-morning-mile dates – so refreshing for parents of 5! We’ve walked in weather below 20 degrees, in snow, rain, and sleet…making memories 😄” Sheila S.

“High Bridge Trail Virginia. A super tall train rail turned TRAIL! Absolutely gorgeous!” Pam G.

“Walking while my husband runs!” Elisabeth D. — “Just a nice chill trail walk with my sister?-Just kidding…this was the only normal selfie we took amidst all the fooling around😂” Faith B.

“quality time with dad and sis 🫶🏼” Hannah T.

“In the rain!😄” Micaiah M. — “I’m excited to have reached 27 miles with my new walking buddy in training.” Kristle R.

“Out for a walk in State College PA” Ramkowsky crew

“I love my walks on our quiet, wooded driveway – so peaceful! Lots of time spent with the Lord here! 😊” Amanda S. — “Getting some miles in, in the Philippines, while handing out thousands of John & Romans!” Jennifer D

“Praise God for His faithfulness that He shows to us everyday!” Gabriel C

“Nice run getting some mileage in!” Jonathan — “It has been so lovely here in northern Virginia that getting the miles in has been easy!” Sarah M.

“Enjoyed a long walk with my girls! 💜” Lisa F.

Caroline M. checking in for week 5 of the 2025 Spring100!! — “Lisa and Lauren W. enjoying a sunny day and hiking together.”

“The Derby family enjoyed a fun Easter walk together!”

“He IS Risen!” Heidi K. — “Enjoying a break from school with some of my girls.” Teresa B

“I reached 100 miles today with a 3 mile run at 6:30 am. The sun finally peaked out of the clouds as I was finishing! 😁🥳🌅” Elsie S. 💯🙌🏻 Way to go!!!

“My brothers went rollerblading and I walked around our small town! It’s fun to do it with siblings!! 🥰” Charlotte Robbins — “Jogging some miles together! 😁🥳” Nadia S.

“Happy to have gotten my 100 miles!” 🥳💯 GOOD JOB!!

“Bali and I getting our walk in” Onycha H. —“Walking with a young friend is a blessing indeed!” Sara P.

“Enjoying a sibling walk on Resurrection Sunday!✝️🌅🤍😊” Grace S.

“Enjoying a walk around the lake with my sister Anna! 💞” Beth

“”– “Lydia and I enjoyed a lovely walk among the red bud trees along the Pittsburgh North Shore.” Kristin T — “Evening family walk!” Elizabeth

“A few showers on a sunny day last week created an incredible double rainbow for us while we walked! Like a little smile from God ;).” Emily S.

I was blessed to end week 5 with Rebekeh! We grabbed a evening walk and enjoyed a good chat. Her beautiful rose bushes are in full bloom and make for lovely scenery during our walks. I hope you all had a good week and sweet time celebrating the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! He is the Way, Truth, and LIFE! “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6. Keep up the fabulous work, everyone!!🙋🏼‍♀️💯

 “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.  Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.”
Isaiah 12:3-4

Spring100 Featured Photographer: Gabriel C.

73 Participants have crossed the spring100 finish Line!

WAY TO GO!!! 💯🥳

Way to go!! You’ve just made it through week 4 of the 2025 Spring100. 👏🏼 GOOD JOB!💯 I was thinking today about how we all have the end goal of hitting the 100 miles, and with endurance and determination, we have set our eyes on crossing the “finish line.” What a fun reward that will be! It is very much the same in our Christian life! We set our eyes on Christ our Exceedingly great Reward(Gen 15:1) eternity spent with Him. This is our hope! Last week, I was blessed by the reminder that the end product of suffering and endurance is HOPE. Hope in our Risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! because of Him, we can rejoice in hope. Hope here on earth and for all eternity! I pray you all are filled with strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow as you set out to accomplish week 5 of the 2025 Spring100!🙋🏼‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Spring100 Weekly Meditation
Hope in Christ

Romans 12:12 || Week 4

“rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer”
Romans 12:12

Our hope in Christ for the future is the mainspring and the mainstay of our joy down here today. Our hearts will be stirred by thinking often of heaven, for all that we can desire is promised there.

Here we are tired and weary, but over there is the land of rest where the sweat of toil will no longer soak our shirts, and fatigue will be banished forever. To those who are weary and worn, the word rest is full of heaven. We are always in the field of battle; we are so tempted and so molested by foes that we have little or no peace; but in heaven we will enjoy the victory, when the banner shall be unfurled in triumph, and the sword will be sheathed, and we will hear our Captain say, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”¹

We have suffered bereavement after bereavement, but we are going to the land of the immortal where graves do not exist. Here sin is a constant grief to us, but there we will be perfectly holy, for there will be nothing in heaven to defile it. There are no needs in the furrows of celestial fields. It is a source of deep joy to realize that the wilderness journey of our earthly pilgrimage will end and we will inherit heaven.

But let us make sure that we are not just dreaming about the future and thus forgetting the present. Let all thoughts of the future serve to make us useful in the present. Through the Spirit of God the hope of heaven is the most powerful force for producing virtue; it is a fountain of joyful endeavor; it is the cornerstone of cheerful holiness. Those who have this hope in them go about their work with vigor, for the joy of the Lord is their strength. They fight hard against temptation, for the hope of the next world repels the fiery darts of the adversary. They can work without immediate reward, for they anticipate a reward in the world to come.- C.H. Spurgeon

Endurance is not only the ability to bear a hard thing, but to turn it into glory.- John Calvin

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QUESTION: I would love to hear! Do you have a daily set number of miles/routine you are doing this Spring100 or are you just grabbing miles when you can? COMMENT NOW!

Don’t forget! These posts are made possible by YOU!! Your photo submissions and comments make these posts extremely fun and my job of putting them together super easy. Thank you! So with that being said, don’t leave without commenting, and remember to send in your Spring100 walking/running photos for a chance to be featured in next week’s post. Thank you!

“9 year-old Christopher finished the challenge in 20 days! 👍🥳” — WAY TO GO, Christopher!! Congratulations! 💯🙌🏻

“Fun walk with the fam!!!” Amber I.

“Kristin and I took a little walk after dinner in Italy and found the Colosseum! :)” Annalysa C.

“April is a good time for hiking in the Rocky Mountain National Park. The Derbys begin the snow covered ascent.” Rick D.

“Levi and Eliana Reed finished their 100 miles this week!!🥳” Hannah Reed — WAY TO GO!!!!!💯🙌🏻

“Went for a beautiful sunset walk with some of my friends!” Caleb S. — “Perfect day to get in a couple more miles with my sister!!😁” Cherry M.

“Fun walk today with Mom!!” Davina P.

“Loved getting in some miles this week while spending time with family down by the water! God is good!!😍🌊” Natilyn H.

“Just crossed 50 miles this week … halfway there! 😊 Stopping for a break under an oak tree! 😅” Beth

“Cooling off with the bottle calves after our walk!” Erica L.

“A beautiful (and slightly chilly) 1 mile walk with my sister❤️ (Love you, Sarah!!)” Faith B. — “Nothing beats a walk with your best friend ❤️” Tessa P.

“Seal Rock, Oregon, walking on the beach” Carla E.

“Logging in some “driveway laps” this evening… thankful for Spring!” Anne E. — “My friends and I enjoyed walking around La Jolla Beach in San Diego, especially since we started with a taco picnic and ended with ice cream!” Jessica L.

“Loving the SUNSHINE ☀️ here in Arkansas after a very wet weekend! 😊” Amanda S. — “Sunny beautiful day for a jog” Micaiah B.

“Sisters early morning walk. One from CA, one from MN, finally getting to walk together!” Lisa B.

“Catching a Sunday evening mile with my little cutie! 🥰” Charity B. — “Did some walking in Washington, DC with my college choir and sang at the Capitol steps!” Titus A.

“Happy brothers enjoying God’s beautiful Creation!” Kristina W.

“First day back walking postpartum 💙” Betsy H. — “Walking laps around the hospital while waiting for a baby 🥰” Cynthia R.

“Spring 100 or bust” David S.

“Hiked 18 1/2 miles over the weekend collecting arch views! So proud of the kids making it, especially the 4 year old!” Katie C.

“It’s always more fun with friends!” Rebecca D.

“Walk with my besties! So glad it’s springtime, we had fun finding some flowers growing along the fence!☺️🌸” Lydia L.

“Walk in the woods with all these little people that have endless energy. Fun times with family though. 💕-Sara and children, Mary and children and Annie and her daughter”

“Enjoying the beautiful weather in Missouri!!😊” Kinley Z — “me and my sister” Lily S.

“Walking with friends”

“Enjoying the walks even in the cool spell!” Charity B. — “My friend, Kathy, and I walking yesterday in beautiful sunny Temecula, CA…I was telling her about the Spring100 challenge while we walked 2 miles through neighboring wineries. She signed up for the challenge as soon as we finished our walk!!!” Kimberly A.

“1.78 mile state park walk for us!” Erin D.

“Great to be able to get some miles in and see the falls.” Sherisa F.

“Samantha, Abigail and Amelia F on a special walk with their older brother William who’s usually at work. Sibling time!” Julie F.

“Had a nice walk with my sister and nieces! At the end of our walk we picked some flowers!🌸” Rebekah F.

“Getting some miles in!” Hannah W.

“Hiking with little bro” Chloe S. — “We had a walk under the full moon with a beautiful sunset!” Mathews family

“Enjoying a long walk together in this nice, spring weather!” Esther S.

“Have you ever heard of the health benefits of walking with a weighted vest? I’m deeply in love with mine. It weighs 44 lbs 😃” Esther M. — “Slipping in a mile while the young men are doing workouts at Ohio Warrior Camp” T. Lamb

“Hiking Camelback Mountain, the highest point in Phoenix! Fun fact…today we hit 100 degrees for the first time. I’m advocating for “Winter 100″ for us southern folks 😁😁” Kyle T.

“walk during a family road trip!” Elizabeth — “Enjoying an evening walk with my brother!” Emily B.

“Got a couple miles while squirrel hunting!!” Luke S. — “Molly and I enjoyed a lovely walk together in our field. Getting her to participate in the photo session was half the fun!” Rachel H.

“Sister walks are the best!” Temiah T.

“This was NOT a Spring Day 🥶… Found treasure 2 days in a row!!” Yolo L.

“Out for a walk this evening with my friends who introduced me to the Spring 100, and their bunnies! We saw a beautiful sunset tonight and took lots of pictures.” Shannon M.

“Enjoying April showers and intimate conversation on quiet woods trails while getting in our daily miles” Caroline M. — “I had a wonderful afternoon walk with beautiful Colorado weather!” Louise C.

“Enjoying a family walk on a beautiful Sunday afternoon!” The Renfer family

“Usually a runner, but enjoying the freedom to walk, too.” Beth M — “Excited to finally get out and walk after having surgery for my appendix on the first day of Spring!” Caroline F.

“Walked a mile at church with my friend Lillian!!” Charlotte R.

“3.1 miles with our little birthday girl ❤️” Heather L. — “An hour walk and an hour pulling burs out of someone’s curly fur. 🤭” Grace C.

“On a road trip in western Kansas, Jim and Anne pick up 3 miles at Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park.” Anne J.

“Beautiful day for a walk down by the river today!🌲🌊☀️”Jay S.– “Beautiful 10 1/2 mile walk” JR.

“Getting some miles in, in Lancaster city🤩” Pearl

“Beautiful day walking on the coast!” Heidi K. — “Walking with my daughter in the rain. Posing by the white lilacs.” Marie L.

“Angela, Rebekah, and Sarah enjoying a beautiful spring day. We put in 3 miles this morning.” Angela C.

“Gettin miles in with one of my favourites!!😍” Kaitlyn K. — “Found some neat trails and overlooks in the Fort Worth area!” Karen W.

“Got some walking in during the down time between a wedding and reception. Does it count double when you do it in heels?? 😜” Hannah T.

“Random walks in the rain are more fun!” Rosalyn B. — “A walk with my little brother Casper💙” Wynetta M.

“Went for a walk with my family including my nieces who are doing spring 100. It is always more fun walking with people!” Daniel F.

“Enjoying this really nice spring walking weather!” Sara C. — “Fun walk with friends!😊” Abby S.

“You never know in PEI what kind of weather April will throw you! Gotta get those miles in though. (:” Hannah Stiff

“Sunday afternoon walk with cousins!” Rosalyn B. — “Catching some miles on a trip to Idaho.” Krista Z

“Kelli and Julia walked 5.5 miles at the Dead Creek Wildlife Refuge in Addison, Vermont.” Kelli D.

Its been another fabulous Spring100 week here! 🥳 Warmer days have come to Texas and gorgeous sunshine has been enjoyed. I am so thankful for each on of you participating! Keep up the great work. Let’s conquer week 5!!🙌🏻💯

“Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
2 Peter 1:2-8

Spring100 Featured Photographer: Shayna C.

Week 3 of this 13-week challenge has been accomplished! 💯 This Spring100 is filled to the brim with enthusiastic walkers/runners! Each photo and comment received has MADE MY DAY. Thank you! 🙌🏻 As I meditate on our Theme Word ENDURANCE for 2025, I was reminded last week that endurance is cultivated by being pushed beyond our current limits and persevering through an arduous, sometimes agonizing, experience of discomfort. Romans 5:3 tells us we can GLORY in this suffering, knowing it will produce endurance, character, and the end product HOPE. And hope does not put us to shame! As we enter week 4, I pray that whatever each of you may face this week, you will be given the strength to glory in it, knowing it will produce in you enduring hope! “We should not expect an easy path in the Christian life, but we should expect the grace to endure every hardship.” . Have fun with week 4 of the 2025 Spring100!!🙋🏼‍♀️

Spring100 Weekly Meditation
We Rejoice

Romans 5:1-5 || Week 3

“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.  Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope,  and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.”
Romans 5:1-5

And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: The tribulations of the saints are many and various, through the hatred of the world, the temptations of Satan, their own corruptions; and are the will of their heavenly Father; what Christ has foretold, and they expect; and here particularly design such as are for Christ’s sake, which being supported under, and carried through, they glory in: not that these are desirable in themselves, and to the flesh; but they glory in them as they are for Christ’s sake, and in a good cause; as they are trials of grace, and of use for the exercise of it: and as they are in the exercise of grace, amidst these tribulations, and are comforted under them, and are helped to have regard to the heavenly glory. The ground of which glorying is, that these afflictions are the means of promoting patience, experience, and hope:

knowing this, that tribulation worketh patience: patience is a grace, of which God is the author; it is one of the fruits of the Spirit; the word of God is the means of its being first implanted; and afflictions are the means of promoting it, when they are sanctified; otherwise they produce impatience, murmurings, and repinings; there is great need of patience under them; and, by divine grace, they are the matter and occasion of exercising, and so of increasing it.

And patience experience: As tribulations tend to exercise and increase patience, so patience being exercised and increased, enlarges the saints’ stock and fund of experience; of the love and grace of God communicated to them at such seasons; of his faithfulness in fulfilling his promises; of his power in supporting them; and of their own frailty and weakness; and so are taught humility, thankfulness, and resignation to the will of God:

and experience, hope: hope is a gift of God’s grace, and is implanted in regeneration, but abounds, increases, and becomes more strong and lively by experience of the love, grace, mercy, power, and faithfulness of God.

And hope maketh not ashamed: As a vain hope does, things not answering to expectation, it deceives, and is lost; but the grace of hope is of such a nature, as that it never fails deceives, or disappoints: it neither makes ashamed, nor have persons that have any reason to be ashamed of it; neither of the grace itself, which is a good one; nor of the ground and foundation of it, the person and righteousness of Christ; nor of the object of it, eternal glory- John Gill’s Exposition of the Bible

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QUESTION: Besides walking 100 miles for the Spring100 Challenge, do you have any other Spring Goals you’re hoping to achieve? Leave a comment and let me know! COMMENT NOW!

Don’t forget! These posts are made possible by YOU!! Your photo submissions and comments make these posts extremely fun and my job of putting them together super easy. Thank you! With hundreds of photos sent in weekly, my goal is to feature 50-75 photos in each 100MileMonday post. So, if your photo wasn’t selected, keep on snapping and submitting your Spring100 walking pictures for a chance to be featured!

“Taking a walk with my son Elias after the ice storm in Northern Wisconsin.” Jenny B.

“Kevin & Ruth C. enjoyed a quick walk among the beautiful azaleas & other flowers + flowering trees in East Texas!”

“Walking the new rail trail with my siblings!!” Maria S.

“The three mile hike to see Delicate Arch was so worth it! 😍” The Kroppies — “Strolling through the cherry blossoms” Deniece Z.

“Love walking with my children. Sometimes it takes more time to get out the door than to get our mile, but hey, we have fun! 😆” Charity B.

“Walk with my sisters!🫶🏼” Elizabeth — “Had an amazing early morning walk today! So thrilled to be part of Spring 100 2025!!” Olivia C.

“Hooper + Derby meet up in Texas, enjoying the gorgeous weather with a walk! ☀️” Lydia D.

Kristin J checking in for week 3 of the 2025 Spring100. What a gorgeous Spring100 Walk! 😍 — “Amazing sunset featured in my walk a few days ago! 😁” Royal A.

“Beautiful walk/hike on sunday on my Trip to Scotland with my Mom! It was amazing!” Noemi V.

“Spring has sprung in East Texas and we enjoyed a beautiful sunset Monday night as we got in some more Spring 100 miles!” Sara C.

“Sunrise hike to get some miles in!” Betty L.

“Went for an evening walk with my dog and got some really cool pictures!!” Caleb S. — “Hiking by the lake! :)” Doris B

Katelyn W. and crew checking in for week 3!! 🙌🏻💯

“Enjoyed a nice walk.🚶‍♀️😊” Victoria F. — “Took a long walk then decided to sprawl out on the grass😂” Faith B.

“Soaking up the spring sunshine here in CO!” Julie Z. — “Beautiful morning for a walk here in Pennsylvania!” Pamela W.

“Went on a walk with Autumn. ☺️” Haven K.

“Taking a break at the park while walking with my sister Anna! 💞” Beth — “Finally able to get some miles in outside after a week of cold and snow!” Heather L.

“Spending time with my sweet nieces!” Elizabeth F.

“3k and half mile race! We had a great time! 😊🏃‍♀️” Elizabeth F.

“A walk on my daughter’s third birthday!” Kassidy N.

“Wilson and Fuhrmann girls enjoying an evening walk!” Lucy W.

“Snowy walk” Andrew G. — “Enjoying sister time on a beautiful Spring 100 walk!” Jena, Laura & Rosey McNaughton

“Enjoying a fun spring walk with friends!” The Schmechels

“At Point Pelle !” Anna L. — “Hike with a friend 💗perfect therapy @ Women’s Alliance Hermiston Oregon.” Cindy

“….one of our favorite family traditions now.. admiring all the springing buds of the season together while widdling away our 100 miles. Blessings from the Plocharczyk Family.”

“This week felt like summer in TN! The dogwoods are blooming and we had 85° for a couple days! It was beautiful for getting out and adding on the miles! ♥️ we are loving Spring100!” Lauren K. — “We Alexanders were grateful to capture one more Spring100 walk with our dear friend, Kimia B, before she returned home to CO!” Darlene A.

“10 inches of snow today!” Matthew G. — “Beautiful evening for a walk in NCK Kansas!🤍” Ruth S.

“Noelle, Nicole and Scott Schafer.”

“Woods miles one after the other while counting blessings on this warm albeit cloudy spring day!” Caroline M. — “More than 1/3 of the way there! The weather in Michigan is finally starting to get more enjoyable to run in. 😂” David J.

“Our top walker ended up with a badly cut foot, but at the rate it’s healing, she’ll soon be on the go again! Todays walk was extra adventurous, after having probably 10” of rain in the past 2 days.” LouAnn G.

“Getting our miles in rain or shine!” Emily D. — “Me and my brother went on a walk. We had fun!” Keely

“Having fun trying to take our picture before it started raining! We barely made it!😄” The Reeds

“Puddles make walks so much more exciting!” The Hoversons — “A walk in the park in the Fraser Valley, BC, Canada” Janet T.

“Taking a break from homework and walking around campus 🤍” Hannah P.

“Enjoying putting in miles as much as being in the end of pregnancy allows!😅 My son loves these walks!” Rebecca E. — “Logging some beautiful miles are always better with a buddy!☀️❤️” Sarah M.

“Saw a pair of pileated woodpeckers on our walk this afternoon!” Ruth E.

“A walk through the woods and redbud blossoms.😊” Sabrina C. — “Some fun miles together.” Sarah O.

“Stopped to take a hike in Louisiana during our first sibling road trip!” Sierra R.

“Out for a walk with my son!🥰” Sarah D. — “Hittin’ the miles in the mud today! (Yep, dogs just love cameras😉😅)” Jay S.

“Walking in Lowe’s due to the rainy weather.” Patrick N.

“I enjoyed an evening walk with my sisters!” Susanna A. — “Our family was able to stop and walk at this neat place, Galien River County Park, in Michigan on our way home from a wedding! :)” Bronwyn & Aliyah H

“Lauren and her mom Lisa enjoying getting some miles in together!” Lisa W. — “Fun yet slippery walk at hoggs fall” Suzy S.

“A rain boots and puddles kind of walk.🤗🤩” Salome P.

“Afternoon walk through the pasture.” Hudson B. —“Getting my daily walk in with my 2 granddaughters and we had to stop and watch the sheep grazing in the pasture.” Susan S.

“Spring 100 walks make for great family time!” Elisabeth M.

“Sibling walks in beautiful, windy Kansas! 🌻😊 “ Maleiah, Colton and Sierra B

“I have really enjoyed walking with my siblings and being able to see all of the beautiful spring scenery that God has created!”

Texas weather has been an adventure for week 3! I’ve been bundling up, dodging puddles, and grabbing miles in between thunder storms this past week. Looking forward to drying sunny days but thankful for the much-needed rain.🌧💯 I hope week 4 is a blessing in special ways for each of you!! ENJOY your walking/running and keep up the fabulous work. 🙋🏼‍♀️

 “Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?” Matthew 6:25-27

Spring100 Featured Photographer: Kelly M

Fun Stats from week 2:

👉🏼 58,152.23 miles walked to date for the 2025 Spring100
👉🏼 3 Participants have already completed their 100 Mile goal. CONGRATULATIONS!!🥳

Here we are, 11 days into the challenge! Everyone is energized and going strong. 🙌🏻 GOOD JOB!! Keep up the motivation. For those just now joining, you have plenty of time to catch up and get on track! 🙋🏼‍♀️ If you haven’t joined yet, Registration closes April 8th. NOW is the time to register! As we begin our trek toward the 100-mile goal, endurance will be needed! Life will get busy, sickness may come, weariness will kick in, and the excitement will wane. Endurance is needed to finish this challenge successfully! This reminds me of Hebrews 10:36 it says, “For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised.” Whether it be this physical 100-mile challenge or the spiritual race of life, we have need of endurance to make it to the finish line and receive the prize! My prayer for each of you this week is that the Lord would grow in you both physical and spiritual endurance. Let’s conquer week 3 of the 2025 Spring100!! 👏🏼💯

Spring100 Weekly Meditation
Need of Endurance

Hebrews 10:36 || Week 2

“For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised.” Hebrews 10:36

“The New Testament makes it clear that, for the Christian, developing endurance is essential. It tells us “the way is hard that leads to life” (Matthew 7:14), and fiery trials most certainly will befall us (1 Peter 4:12). Therefore, it says, “you have need of endurance” (Hebrews 10:36) because “by your endurance you will gain your lives” (Luke 21:19). God promises to us the “eternal weight of glory” of knowing and being known by Christ (2 Corinthians 4:17; Philippians 3:8). But the promise has a crucial condition: our endurance.

When our heavenly Father determines to give us the gift of endurance, it is one of the most precious, loving gifts we can receive from him. But how is endurance gained? You may know the answer: pain. There’s no way around it. We attain every form of increased stamina only by the discipline of forcing ourselves (or being forced) to push beyond our current limits and persevere through an arduous, sometimes agonizing, experience of discomfort.

So, what package should we expect God’s loving gift of endurance to arrive in? One that “seems painful rather than pleasant” (Hebrews 12:11): a season of discipline…

God Treating You as Sons: God’s children in every age need this reminder. That’s why the author pointed his Hebrew readers back to an ancient proverb they all knew, and said, “Have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons?”

My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord,
     nor be weary when reproved by him.
For the Lord disciplines the one he loves,
     and chastises every son whom he receives. (Hebrews 12:5–6; Proverbs 3:11–12)

Years ago, when the Spirit directed me to Hebrews 12 during a confusing, disorienting, howling spiritual storm, it completely changed my perspective of my affliction.

• “The Lord disciplines the one he loves” (Hebrews 12:6). This is an expression of God’s love for me.
• “God is treating you as sons” (Hebrews 12:7). I really am his child.
• “He disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness” (Hebrews 12:10). There is a long-term, sanctifying, satisfying purpose to this agonizing experience.

This exhortation didn’t immediately quiet my internal storm; it didn’t alleviate all my anguish. But as I began to understand my suffering as the endurance-building discipline of my loving Father, I was able to “rejoice in [my] sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance” (Romans 5:3). The God of hope filled me with joy and peace in believing the promise in this exhortation (Romans 15:13). And that hope fueled my resolve to endure.” Jon Bloom || Desiring God

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QUESTION: I am seeing so many different weather conditions as I sort through photos! From snow to sunshine and rainy days. What has the weather been like for your week 2 of walking/running? COMMENT NOW!

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“Enjoying a sisters-in-law walk with our little buddy past a local blueberry farm.” Hannah F.

“Taking a stroll with these little ladies!” Kelly M.

“Enjoyed a walk with my sisters this week!” Rebecca S.

“Getting in our three miles!” Bethany C.– “Crabtree Falls with Women’s Alliance!” Brooke L. 🙌🏻

“Got in a couple miles at Mary’s Peak in Oregon (it was warm and sunny, but there was still snow at the top)!” Kelsey G. 🏔

“Starting the challenge from Canada in subzero temperatures and flurries. But with parka and snowshoes I’m hoping to finish strong 🍁” Karla K. — “Out smelling the roses on my 13 miles to 100.” Melissa S.

“Beautiful day for walking together near Utah Lake.” Sharon K. 🌸

“Becca, Katie and Lucy enjoying an evening walk at the park!” Lucy W.🙌🏻💯

“We are so happy to be logging Spring 100 miles again! Thank you, Rachel, for inspiring and encouraging us every year!” Mary Jo H. 🙋🏼‍♀️ My pleasure!!

Mary kate G. and Megan B. checking in for week 2 of the 2025 Spring100!!🙌🏻

“Enjoying a cold walk with my daughter at Spring Waters” Bernie B.

“My husband and I hiked Mount Verstrovia in Sitka, Alaska!” Abigayle S. — “Enjoying some sunshine and wind on the hills of PA” Jena M.

“Walk with my mom!!” Andrew G. 👏🏼

“We got this!” Ann K. — Karen A. checking in as she grabs her Spring100 miles!! 💯🙌🏻

Such a fun Spring100 Hike for week 2 of the Spring100! Photo submitted by Linda R.👏🏼

“A senior lifetime hiker who loves being outdoors in all seasons.” Connie P. — “Still snow but here I go!!” Josh.LR. ❄️🍃

“Bailey and I out for a wet walk!” Joanna W.

“Enjoying a breezy, Sunday afternoon walk! James already finished his 100 miles!!” The Reeds🙌🏻💯🥳 Congratulations, James!!

“Mother daughter walk 😊” Paula H.

Michelle T. enjoying gorgeous views for week 2 of the 2025 Spring100!! — “Baby and I getting our walk in while dropping some marketing materials off at my husband’s school!” Rachael M

“Hiking while Geocaching on a lovely spring day! We found 10 different geocaches on our adventure!” Melissa A.

“A wet and dubious walk under ice-covered, branch-dropping trees, but the lake view was worth it!” Emily G.

“My friend and I went on a little nature hike at a park! It was so fun!” Elizabeth C.

“Walking to the scenery of my favorite clouds!😍” Miranda R. — “Enjoying sister time on a beautiful spring walk!!🌷” Esther M.

“I’m excited to be walking the Spring100 for the first time! Thank you Rachel for hosting this challenge! 🥰 ” Beth

“We kicked off our Spring100 this year with some very memorable walks around Yellowstone, Mount Rushmore, and the Badlands! One highlight was encountering bighorn sheep!” The Mathews Family

“A beautiful walk in the fog with my sisters!” Temiah T.

“Out walking!” Alicia L. — “My walking buddy” Ruthie F.

“We chose to walk to the library today instead of drive! Yay for Spring!” Wendy H

“Samuel and Sadie!” — “☀️☀️” Sara F.

“A sibling walk (including our niece)! ❤️” Arlene P. — “Getting some miles in the Blue Ridge mountains!” Jack F.

“Walking in beautiful Romania 🙌” Shosh P

“This is my 3rd year, my walking is done at home in Pa and with my daughter and grandchildren in W Va. Always a blessing to enjoy outdoors.” Lynn H. — “Walking with friends!” Madison O.

“Fun fellowship with church fam!” Marshall B.

“Walking amongst the cherry blossoms” Maninder G. — “Walking in the rain but rained out! Finishing my miles inside on the treadmill this week to stay dry!☔️” Micah S.

“Walking with my daughter! 😊” Heather M.

“Almost 19wks pregnant with my 5th and staying active with this baby best I can. Currently training to run a 5k at 28wks after taking a year off from running.” Heather L. — “Spring??? Or maybe not quite yet. 😄” Kristen S.

“It’s great doing this challenge with my sisters!!” Johanna W.

“Getting my miles in even in the rain this week!😁☔️💯” Grace Silvey — “Hit 50 miles for the Spring100 today at a track meet!” Jonathan

“Winter is still fighting for survival here in MN. I went on a windy, cold 3 mile walk in freezing rain and my soaked jacket was started to freeze!! 🥶🤣 A fun adventure!! 😁” Elsie H.

“Got in a lovely 5k run today” Emilie M. — “I think my dog is loving Spring💯 even more than me!” Miranda E.

“Enjoying a Sunday afternoon walk with the family! 😅” Nadia A.

“A wonderful sunny and windy walk together yesterday afternoon!” Daniel and Sarah D

“Rain or shine, cold or heat, as long as I have electricity, I have no excuse.😜” Stephanie C.

“A damp but lovely Spring100 walk. ☺️” Ruth D. — “I’ve been walking to these beautiful gardens just a couple miles away from my house and painting – so lovely!” Ellie

“We are excited to do this challenge as a family! Thank you so much for putting it together!” Jeanne T.

“Enjoying our Spring 100 walk in the beautiful weather in Fairhope, AL. 🌻 The Lord’s world is marvelous and points to Him as our mighty Creator!” — Matthew and Caitlin Nicaud — “Went on a walk while I was waiting in the field!” Hudson B

“Walk with some of the family!” Camden D.

“Paused in my walk to watch some of God’s little creatures busy at work!!” Anna S. — “Enjoyed the crisp spring air and the sunrise at the same time!! I love the quietness of the mornings!” Deanna P.

“Views like this are worth the effort! Almost 5 miles in today! ❤️” Autumn L.

“Nathan has been enjoying making shadows as he walks. This is his rocket. He says when he runs his legs make the flames!” Esther S. — “Me and several of my little blessings…” Julie S.

“Fun walking with friends!” Mary S.

“Beautiful day for a jog” Micaiah B. — “Beautiful day at Wind Wolves Nature Preserve to get some miles!” Stephanie I.

“It’s a cold and windy day but we are determined, so here we go! We found a trail that’s more sheltered from the winds and walked, walked, walked!” Mary R, Annie P and our kiddos

“Hit a late night 10 miles with the boiz” Luker — “My walking buddy!! 🥰” Kathy R.

“Enjoying the evening with my husband and our little boy, walking along the creek! 2.31 miles!” Elisabeth D.

“Finished the spring 100 today with a 20 mile long run” Matthew G. — “I just heard about this challenge by someone on my Bible Memory Goal community. I signed up this morning and shared the link for others to join!” Kevin E.

“Out for a walk with my little bro” Courage B. — “Spring 100 here we come, 😁” Deniece Z.

“Spring has sprung in Oregon!” Bethany and baby Vicki 😊

“A windy spring day in northern Mexico walking along the border wall. Blessings.” Aaron G. — “Gorgeous day to walk on the Outlet Trail, Penn Yan, NY.” Amber Beachy

“Getting some miles in at the end of the day.” Amanda S.

“Sister walk and talk!” Chloe S. — “My siblings and I had a blast participating in a very wet and muddy five mile trail race this weekend!” Rachel H.

“Bumped into some fellow spring💯ers (aka, the sibs😊)” Hannah T.

“Took a walk in the woods among the marshes this weekend.” Sarah M. — “Walking with my daughter on this beautiful spring day!!!” Sheryl B.

“Hiking among the beautiful bluebells at St. Francois State Park here in Missouri!” Gillian S.

“Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve with these sweet friends!” Karen W. — “Walking and talking with a sister is the best combination! :D” Michelle F.

“We’re excited to participate as a family this year!” Elisabeth M.

“Auggie and me braving a beautiful windy evening.” Sunny F. — “Took a 4 mile hike up the mountain with my boyfriend today. Enjoyed the view 😍😍” Laura M.

“Walking with my siblings & Dad on a beautiful (but a little cold & windy) day this week!” Victoria F.

Ruth and I enjoyed a Spring100 mile while exploring the Dallas Botanical Gardens for week 2!! SO many gorgeous flower in bloom this time of year. 🌸🍃 THANK YOU everyone for making these posts so vibrant and interactive. Keep up the great work!!🙌🏻

Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
HEB 12:1-2