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!

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 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 springers (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

Reminder: There is still time to join the challenge! The 2025 Spring100 registration closes on April 8th. Be sure to tell friends and family to sign up and start walking/running. They don’t want to miss the fun! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Spring100 Featured Photographer: Rebekah L.

Here we are!! The first 100MileMonday post of the year. Praise the Lord!! What a wonderful group we have. Well over 6,000 walkers are registered for this 2025 Spring100, and so many more are still signing up to join the challenge! I am so grateful to the Lord for another Spring season to walk across the miles with you all. It is my hope and prayer that this year’s challenge physically and spiritually encourages you as you set your eyes on Jesus Christ, The Author and Finisher of our Faith, and run the race of life with ENDURANCE. Endurance is our theme word for 2025! We are commanded to patiently endure trials and hardships for Christ’s glory and our sanctification. Our Christian life will be a constant theme of endurance. We can only run with endurance if we set our eyes on the One who has triumphantly run the race before us. “Jesus has endured the suffering and shame which were due to us. O soul, thou canst never start on the road to heaven unless thou dost look to Him who “endured the cross” on thy behalf!”(C.H. Spurgeon). So, are you ready to run with endurance? Let’s set our eyes on the Prize and do this!

ENDURANCE: A bearing or suffering; a continuing under pain or distress without resistance, or without sinking or yielding to the pressure; sufferance; patience. (Webster 1829)

Spring100 Meditation
Eyes always fixed on Christ

Hebrews 12:1-2 || Week 1

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

We can have no doubt about the great truths which we believe, for we are compassed about with a cloud of witnesses. The former chapter gives us the names of many of these glorious bearers of testimony, who all by faith achieved great wonders and so bore witness to the truth of God. Having therefore no room for doubt let us throw our whole strength into our high calling, and run with patience having our eyes always fixed upon Him, the beginner and finisher of our faith, who has run the race himself and won the prize, and now sits down on the right hand of the throne of God.- C.H. Spurgeon

a believer should be always looking to Christ, and off of every object, as the word here used signifies. Christ is to be looked unto as “Jesus”, a Saviour, who being appointed and sent by God to be a Saviour, came, and is become the Author of eternal salvation; and to Him only should we look for it: He is able and willing to save; He is a suitable, complete, and only Saviour; and whoever look to Him by faith shall be saved; and He is to be considered, and looked unto, as “the author and finisher of faith”: He is the author or efficient cause of it; all men are by nature without it; it is not in the power of man to believe of himself; it is a work of omnipotence; it is an instance of the exceeding greatness of the power of God; and it is the operation of Christ, by his Spirit; and the increase of it is from Him, ( Luke 17:5 ) and He is the finisher of it; He gives himself, and the blessings of His grace, to His people, to maintain and strengthen it; He prays for it, that it fail not; He carries on the work of faith, and will perform it with power; and brings to, and gives that which is the end of it, eternal life, or the salvation of the soul.-John Gill

But since the Saviour I have known
My rules are all reduced to one;
To keep my Lord, by faith, in view,
This strength supplies and motives too.

I see him lead a suff’ring life,
Patient, amidst reproach and strife;
And from his pattern courage take
To bear, and suffer, for his sake.
John Newton

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QUESTION: Let’s warm up the comment section and get to know each other!! Please leave a comment letting us know how many years you’ve walked the Spring100 and what state/country you’re walking in. COMMENT NOW!

These posts are made possible by YOU!! Your photo submissions and comments make these posts extremely fun, and my job of putting them together easy. Thank you! If your photo was not included in this week’s post, keep on submitting new photos. As the weeks go on, I will be working on getting everyone featured!!

“Ready set go, Spring 100! We are so excited about spring finally arriving. We had a blizzard yesterday! Let’s say goodbye to snow and hello to sunshine!” Darleen W.

“Get the party started with some beautiful azaleas!!” Grace C.

“Our first walk for Spring100! We joined with a “veteran” Sping100 walker and went to a nice trail in our local town. Our children ran circles around us and definitely logged more miles than the moms, but we all had fun!” Esther F.

“First day of Spring100!!! So excited for this year!” Rachel C. — “We are walking on the first day of the Spring !!! Thankful for this challenge! Thankful for a friend that comes along side you to share praises and encouragement in the Lord!!” Rebecca D. and Amanda L.

“Thiessen sisters, sister-in-law, nieces, and nephew out in the spring sun!” Temiah T.

“Beautiful afternoon to walk with the family!” Ruth E. — “Day two of this challenge. 4 miles this evening” Thomas M.

“Eleven Crandalls out for a 2 mile walk.” Hillary C.

“First Spring 100 mile! Doesn’t exactly look or feel like spring yet here in Kansas but we’re excited!” Abigail S.

Ruth, Emmi, and Lydia are joining for their 8th Spring100 challenge!

“Janna and Ruthie Cook starting out Spring100” — “Went on my first four mile hike with my dog for spring 100!! Even saw some deer!!” Luke S.

“We’re excited for another year of Spring100!” Halbach family

“It’s slushing this morning!” Aletheianna B.

“So excited for our first Spring 100 walk!!” Elisabeth M.

“Cold & windy!” Ann F. — “100 miles here we go!!!” Diana S.

“It was a chilly first walk, but we are so excited to be participating in Spring 100 this year!!” Anna H.

Tanya W. and crew + Val M. jumping into the 2025 Spring100 Challenge! SO excited to have you.

Ramkowsky crew here for a fabulous Spring100 Season!! Welcome!

“Celebrating Lydia’s birthday with our first long walk on Day 2!” Bethany and Lydia Willcock Happy Birthday, Lydia!! — Carletta and crew popping in as they begin Spring100!!

Joanna W. and her fury friend joining us for Spring100 week 1!!

Janna T. checking in for week 1 of the 2025 Spring100!! — “This is such a fun and healthy thing to do with my 8 kids! It’s already turned into a competition to see who can get their 100 miles done first! ♥️” Lauren K.

“We begin this Spring100 Challenge for the glory of God by loving him with our hearts, our minds, and our bodies! Hebrews 12:1–2!” Jennifer C.

“This is Michael’s (our dear 4 year-old Down Syndrome boy’s) first official Spring 100 walk on his own 2 feet! And on World Down Syndrome Day (March 21st) at that! I don’t know how far he’ll make it, but we’ll try!” Julie F. Welcome to the challenge, Michael!!

“All smiles for our first Spring100 walk of the year! ” The Silvey Ladies

“It was a gorgeous day!! 69° with full sun! I walked 3.03 miles and earned a badge on Garmin Connect.” Diane C.

“So fun to have my little cheerleaders join me for a 5-mile race this weekend!” Delie H.

“Day 1 – Sedona, AZ!” Charlene B. — “First day of spring and first walk of the Spring 100 challenge with my crew! So excited to crush 100 miles together! Philippians 4:13” Crystal S.

“Went with my brother and our friends, and hiked at McKinney Falls State Park in Austin, Texas! It was beautiful scenery and weather!” Elizabeth C.

“Dave and Millie Hooper enjoying the first day of spring!” — Korina S. checking in for week 1 of the 2025 Spring100!!

“Getting some miles in while visiting Mt. Rushmore on National Down Syndrome day!!!” Lucia S.

“Maya, the dog, gets to participate in Spring100 too!” Lady Liz — “The earlier the better.” Judy B.

Moriah W. saying hello as she starts conquering her miles!!

Love all the sweet smiling faces from the tiny Spring100ers this week!!

“Quick evening walk with my lil bro ” Alayeet M.

“Running beneath the mighty oaks of the forest” Anthony L. — “Sunday hike as a family ” Cynthia R.

Such a fabulous group Spring100 walking photo submitted by Charity H.!! So good to have you part of the challenge. ♥️

“Beautiful day out walking on the first day of Spring 100!” Anna W. — “Had to stop in the middle of my walk, to visit the goats!” Sheri G.

“We are thankful to be a part of this Spring 100 walk for our first time!” Susan C.

“Fun, long hike at trail of ten falls today” Karina W. — “Taking advantage of these gorgeous temperatures to get in some walking & memorizing!” Sierra R.

“Hiking in the pasture with my brothers! So very thankful to be walking another Spring100! “…but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40 ” Maleiah Bartel

“Started off with a bang! 3 miles in the mountains! Our foster kids joined us last March and we bonded over the walks last year, gave us something to accomplish together. Excited to build new memories together this year!” Katie C.

“Exploring Twin Falls with the 2025 Appalachian Bible College RA’s! I’m so thankful to have spent the year serving as an RA with these amazing men and women!” Macy Carpenter

So happy to have the Severs family checking in for week 1!! Brrr… looks cold.

“Sunday afternoon walks are more fun with friends” Michelle H.

“First walk of Spring100! Such a nice brisk night!” Aleksia A. — Ann K. and family checking in as they grab their miles for Spring100 week 1!!

“Such a lovely hike with a friend in South Carolina!” Andrea T.

“Trinity Trails to kick this off!” Karen W.

“At a children’s home in the Philippines ” Stacy P.

Love this Spring100 Week 1 photo from Annie B. and Bethany S. off to a great start this Spring100 Season!

“We are loving participating in Spring100 again, and our three youngest kids are part of it for the first time this year! We love the friends feature and are having fun racing each other and our friends! It’s a fun motivator.” The Reeds

Saying hellow to Ginger and Callie Atkins! — “Walking on the path in our woods.” Denice M.

“My favorite way to start off Spring 100….a walk with my sister!! ” Elsie S.

“Enjoying our first walk for the 2025 Spring100!” The Schmechel Family

“Sunday afternoon family walk in the beautiful weather! ” Gillian S.

YES!! Treadmills are allowed. Helen K. and Micah S. conquering week 1 via treadmill!

Such a great group Spring100 photo sent in by Jacob B.!!

“The first 2 miles are in the books!” Marina Z. — Melanie M. enjoyig her Spring100 walk with a friend for week 1!!♥️

“Enjoyed a couple miles at Wayside park with the family!” Madeline F.

Such a happy walking photo from Sarah S. — “Me and my sister by the creek in downtown Prattville!” Twila L.

“Enjoying God’s windy creation and got distracted from our mile building a fort with my kids:)” Sarah R.

“Thank God for this time together! ” Crystal A.

“Kicking off Spring100 with my mom and nieces!” Elizabeth F.

“Me & my sister Karalyn” Kaitlyn K. — Lorinda W. tackling miles for week 1 of the 2025 Spring100!

“Today was a beautiful warm day for a family walk/bike ride (my husband took the picture). ” Sarah B.

“Super excited for Spring 100!! Happy walking/running everyone!” Lydia Bill

“Getting in some miles with family and a friend!” John S.

“Snack on the go! Walking Spring 100 and eating grilled cheese! They go well together. ” Ott Family — “My sister and I got up at 5:00 this morning to start our day with a mile run. A crisp 28° start to Spring100!” Loyal F.

“Happy 1st day of Spring ! ” Rachel F.

Rachel O. braving a little snow as she kicks off her Spring100 walking!! – “Enjoying the sunset while walking in the woods! This is my first year participating in Spring100!” Anna

Caroline M. checking in for the first week of Spring100!! — “Nice sunset stroll” Courage B.

“Excited to start walking, even in the rain! ” Jacinda E.

“My Spring walking buddy!” Jennifer D. — “3.38 miles, 525ft of elevation, 14lb weight vest, 2 dogs and 4 4th graders.” Lauren S.

“Loving the spring weather.” Katelyn W.

“Enjoying a beautiful Sunday afternoon walk!” Abigail M. — “A rest after our walk!” Cindy L

“Walking with friends after work :)” Katherine V.

Jenny F. and Pearl grabbing a walking selfie as they grab their Spring100 miles!!

“Joy and Nathan enjoying a walk on a Saturday afternoon third day of spring” Nathan K.

“Day 2 finds our three year old eagerly “filling in his miles” like his siblings! ” The Shell family, Michigan — “Pouring rain on my lunch break!” Janet T.

“Evening walk with the sunset!” Evan V.

“Beautiful spring day!” Natalie D. — “Mother and son and pet dog Frodo hit the trail!” Tami S.

“Abigail and I on the Confederation Trail for our first day of Spring 100! A slight bit chilly, but PEI is milder than usual for March. (:” Hannah May S.

What a beautiful week it has been! So thankful for Spring to finally be here. Warmer evening Spring100 walks with Rebekah are my favorite! I pray each of you have a blessed week, filled to overflowering with God’s goodness. Have fun conquering week 2 of the 2025 Spring100!!

“Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth’s sake.”
Psalm 115:1

It’s the first day of Spring which means TODAY Spring100 officially begins!! Are you ready for this? It’s challenge time!

Start Walking + Logging Your Miles!

Spring100 has begun and you can now start walking and logging your Spring100 miles!! With the Spring100 Member’s Portal, you can daily submit the miles you walk or run for the Spring100! Log in, click the “Log Miles” tab, and enter the miles walked or run for the specific date.

Send In Your Photos!

Don’t forget to snap your Spring100 Starting Line Photo and send it in to be featured for our FIRST 100Mile Monday post, which is this coming Monday, March 24th! If you’re a Spring100 Veteran, this is your time to set the example and show the New Spring100ers how it’s done. You can easily upload your photos on the Member’s Portal. Click “Log Miles” tab and locate the “Send Photo in a Photo” button. Please Note: The Weekly photo submission deadline will be Sunday at 8pm (CST)!

STILL TIME TO REGISTER!

If you have yet to register, Registration for the 2025 Spring100 is open until April 8th! Now is the time to register and share this challenge. The more people who join this challenge, the more fun it will be!

I hope and pray this year’s challenge is a tremendous blessing to each of you. Walk safe and have fun… I’ll see you at the finish line!

What: 8th annual Spring100 [details below!]
When: STARTS March 20th- FINAL DAY June 20th, 2025!!
Why: for the glory of God and a good time of online fellowship with other Spring100 walkers/runners!!

The moment so many have been waiting for… 2025 SPRING100 registration is NOW OPEN!!

IT’S TIME TO SIGN UP for the 8th ANNUAL Spring100 Walking Challenge!! For those who are new to the Spring 100, this Challenge made up of a big but simple goal: to walk(or run!!) 100 miles from March 20th through June 20th(SPRING!) With just over 4,300 participants last year, I am incredibly excited to be back and host this invigorating, Christ-centered challenge once again and can’t wait to see you join the fun. This 100-mile goal breaks down to a simple 1.1 miles a day!! Very doable, don’t you think?

Please Note: If you already have a Sprign100 Member Account from last year, you are automatically registered to walk this year’s challenge! If this is you, feel free to LOG IN to your account, add family members, and/or make desired changes.

If you have yet to register, the Spring100 Member’s Portal is a safe and user-friendly place to log your miles, upload your photos, and keep up with friends walking this year’s challenge! REGISTER HERE

Leave a comment below with any questions, comments, or just to let me know you’re in this challenge with me!!

Why I host and hope you will join the Spring100 Challenge:

Along with the physical benefits that come with getting out and walking, the Spring100 Challenge is one that I hope will remind you that we are participants in a daily spiritual race. Hebrews 12 commands us to RUN WITH ENDURANCE the race that is set before us. The wonderful news?! This is a race in which we are never forsaken and we do not run in our own strength. As believers, born-again Christians, we run the ultimate race with a triumphant forerunner, Jesus Christ our Lord, and we run it by His grace and in His strength! This life is a race to be run with endurance and can be as we set our eyes on HIM! Hebrews 12:1-3

Where does the walk take place? Do we meet somewhere?

ANSWER: The walk takes place wherever you make it. Since we have entries from across the world, this is not a group walk where we meet at a specific location but an online community! Your treadmill, the local track, a park, beaches, mountains… The Spring100 challenge is wherever you make it!

INTERNATIONAL WALKERS WELCOME. We will ship shirts to finishers worldwide!!

For those who have participated in past years, you know how fun this Spring100 walking community is. Thousands of participants worldwide (USA, Mexico, Canada, Africa, France, Estonia, Turkey, Australia, Austria, Belgium, and… did I forget anyone??)! This year, I want to see YOU join the challenge. REGISTER HERE! Don’t forget, the more participants we get to join, the funner this group will be! So, please feel free to SHARE on Facebook + Instagram and tell all your family and friends to join! CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE SPRING100 Social Share Buttons!

Leave a comment below with any questions, comments, or just to let me know you’re in this challenge with me!

What’s happening 2025?

For those who did not join us for all the changes that took place last year, the mobile friendly SPRING100 Member’s Portal is back for 2025 and better than ever. A HUGE thank you to my good friend, Jalen Davenport for creating and maintanencing this interactive, easy-to-use portal! The Spring100 Portal is a safe spot for you to DAILY log and keep track of your miles. Click HERE to Sign Up and get access to your private Spring100 Portal!

100Mile Monday Posts! Every Monday (100mileMonday) I’ll be posting a weekly recap with photos of those participating (YOU) walking across the world. Wherever you walk that week: your driveway, on a treadmill, through the park, on an old country road, or the beach (we can dream, can’t we!? ;)) With a sibling, friend, grandmother, or by yourself… Snap a photo and upload to your Spring100 Member Portal.

For all the finishers!!

Each participant who completes the Spring 100 challenge will be have the opportunity to purchase a custom-designed Spring 100 T-shirt! Male, female, and youth versions of this shirt are available so encourage your entire family and all your friends to join! Purchasing the shirt is completely optional. Shirts are being offered at $12.00(usd)! You can still participate in the challenge and enjoy the Member’s Portal whether you choose to purchase a shirt at the end of your 100 miles or not! 2025 Shirt Colors:

Please note: Shirt colors may vary slightly depending on availability!

Join the fun & don’t forget to share the challenge with friends and family!

Click above images to download and share this year’s challenge on FACEBOOK and Instagram!

“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience 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 is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:1-2

Here we are, 2 months into 2025! The question I am being asked is, “Will there be a Spring100 Challenge this year?” The answer is YES(Lord willing)! We are hard at work preparing for another fabulous Spring100 Walking season! Registration will open the first week of March. BE READY!! I am looking forward to walking 100 miles with you this spring!

“Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth’s sake.”
Psalm 115:1

“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 15:58

How about a few photos from Spring100 finishers looking FABULOUS in their NEW Spring100 shirts?? This is the FINAL 2024 Spring100 post. Almost unbelievable but also such a huge milestone! Each photo was such a blessing to receive. Thank you for sending them in! I love seeing the Deep Green, pretty Megenta, and vibrant Blue Spring100 Shirts being worn by participants around the world! What a pleasure it has been to host the Spring100 this year and to walk alongside so many for the glory of God. I pray you enjoy those shirts for many wears to come!!

Question! If the Lord allows, who will be back next year for another Spring100 Challenge? Comment below and let me know!

“And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work”
2 Corinthians 9:8

“Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth’s sake.”
Psalm 115:1

That’s right! If you ordered a 2024 Spring100 Shirt, it’s on its way. Approximately 800 Spring100 shirts have shipped and are making their way around the world! I am so humbled by God’s goodness throughout this entire event and extremely excited for YOU to receive your Spring100 T-shirt!

A HUGE round of applause goes to Jalen Davenport for traveling to Texas from the great state of North Carolina to digitally streamline the shipping process and help package shirts. Jalen’s work cut our shipping time down by over 60%… I will call him our Spring100 efficiency manager this year! As always, THANK YOU to my family who faithfully dedicated their time to package and ship off all of the Spring100 T-shirt orders!

I’m beyond thrilled to know these shirts will be worn by Spring100 finishers soon! It is my hope and prayer that they are enjoyed for many wears to come. Leave a comment below letting me know if you received your shirt!

Once you’ve started enjoying your Spring100 T-Shirt, SEND ME photos of yourself/family in their shirts! We will have a fun post with all the participants in their shirts later this summer! Photos@Spring100Challenge.com

“Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.”
Ephesians 3:20-21

Spring100 Featured Photo: Peace Fuhrmann

284,559.91 miles walked by 4,327 Spring100 participants around the world with 1,784 making it the 100-mile goal!

“I will go in the strength of the Lord God: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.” Psalm 71:16

Praise The Lord, here we are meeting at the finish line. What a fabulous challenge this has been!! Wow… I am both amazed and humbled at what the Lord has done through this 2024 Spring100. WHAT A JOY! Well done everyone!! For those who faithfully participated but could not meet the 100-mile goal, we are giving you a huge round of applause for your dedication and perseverance. REMEMBER, “bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.” This is just a physical challenge that is intended to encourage you in the spiritual race you are daily participating in. Run the race with endurance setting your eyes on Jesus Christ, the Author and FINISHER of our faith!! For those who made it 100+ miles, CONGRATULATIONS! A fun goal of 100+ miles was set, many obstacles were overcome, and by the grace of God YOU MADE IT! Reminder, you can now order your 2024 Spring100 T-shirt. ORDER HERE! As we wrap up the 2024 Spring100 challenge, I am praying for all of you. May you leave this challenge encouraged, strengthened, and renewed in the Lord! It is my prayer that you would “grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.” He is always faithful!

Until we meet again… in Christ’s unfailing Love,
Rachel – Psalm 147:11

QUESTION: will you be back for next year’s challenge(Lord willing)?? Let me know in the comment box below!

A huge thank you to:
Jalen Davenport for countless hours spent creating and maintaining the Spring100 Member’s Portal.
Each gentleman who donated his time to write the 2024 Spring100 Weekly Devotionals
Our Spring100 2024 Sponsors
YOU! For your faithful participation and encouragement.

REMINDER: If you reached your 100-mile goal you have until June 28th to order your Spring100 Shirt. ORDER HERE!

Are you ready for the 2024 FINISH LINE Photos?? Let’s GO!

“Crossing the 100 mile mark after a 3-mile evening walk!” Bethany & Rachel F.

“Praise the Lord, Becca and I crossed the 100 mile line! This challenge has been such a blessing to do again this year! Thanks everyone!” Lucy W. ♥️ WAY TO GO!

“A beautiful Sunday morning was a lovely time to take a walk, and for these two (Spencer-11 and Spring-9) to finish their miles for Spring100! ”

“I made it! Just in the nick of time, but I got to the finish line. ” Sarah H. — “After a diagnosis of breast cancer in Jan. My Dr shared a study that documented walking was beneficial to chemo treatments and showed better outcomes. I was so excited to get the email the 100 was back! I cant say it was easy, if I couldnt walk, I doubled up when I could. I walked slow on a tread mill but I loved seeing all the pics of walkers, smiles and testimonials in US and around the world! Thank you for this challenge and your special verses, encouraging words and devotions! To God be the glory I DID 100! Bless you Rachel and the gang!” Stephanie B. Praise the Lord. Praying for you, Stephanie!!

“We have enjoyed the variety of Spring 100 colors. Thanks for the encouragement to accomplish a big goal as a family. The baby even logged a few miles!” Lori C. LOVE THIS!!

“Finished my first ever Spring 100 Challenge! To God be the Glory! Im looking forward to next year! ” Hannah R. — “We got to celebrate Fathers Day together as a family and it was the perfect time for us to capture this picture. We did it!! 100 miles each. It was such a good challenge for us and got us outside and moving everyday. We are so blessed to have a daddy that loves and serves his family so deeply. He gives and gives of himself every single day. He is a real blessing as a father and as a husband; and sooo loved.” Mary R.

“Excited to have made it past the finish line!! Its been EGGcellent! Thanks for doing this, weve had some great family time!♥” The Hicks Family

“Finished my 100 miles! So grateful for these sweet siblings who I walked most of my miles with!” Naomi S. — “Noelle reached 200, and I reached over 300- happy summer everyone!” Nicole S.

“Walking together on the last day of Spring 100!” Herbel Family

“It took walking over 31 miles over the last two days, but I made it!!!” Faith G. — Emmi passed the finish line just in time. WAY TO GO!!

“Finished my last mile of spring 100 on an evening walk with my dear friend, Lanae!!!” Chelsea C.

Lydia enjoying a final Spring100 walk with sweet friend in Virginia!! — “We all passed the finish line ahead of schedule!! So fun! We took a walk along the river to get a last mile!” Baker Family

“We so enjoyed participating in the Spring100 challenge again this year! We are looking forward to getting our shirts!” The Reeds

“I finished!” Olivia T. WELL DONE!!!!!!

“We enjoyed a lovely Daddy’s Day walk! Sooo thankful for our Daddy!! His hard work, constant encouragement and support in our endeavors, and especially his heart to lead his family in God’s ways are such a special blessing to us all! Love you, Daddy!” The B Family

“Today I met the finish line! This is my first year doing the challenge, and I loved it! Such a treasure to spend so much time outside; soaking up the Lords marvelous creation!<3” Chlo B. — “This walking challenge was such a joy to do. So thankful for a sister a church who introduced us to this challenge. Bodily training is of value. God gave us these temples to steward well. Let us all be good stewards over what the Lord has given us. The kingdom of God is at hand Repent and believe in the gospel. Looking forward to continuing this walking challenge . Its now apart of our daily living.” Des E. AMEN!

“My 80 year old dad and I finally got to walk together for the first time this spring, since we live in different states. He’s got almost 700 miles logged! You read that right–he’s walked an average of 7 miles a day! I literally can’t keep up with him!” Carla E. WOW!!!!!!! Way to go!!!

Charlene B. crossing the 100-mile finish line!! — “Though not all of our family finished, we all enjoyed the time spent walking together very much. So grateful for this challenge! Thank you Rachel and team for all your time and work that you put into making this possible!” Lehman sisters Praise the Lord! SO thankful to have you all join the challenge!!

“Hey, Rachel! I was just thinking how crazy it is how much has happened since I walked my first Spring100 in 2019. Thanks a lot for doing this for so many years. It’s cool to see other familiar faces each year, too.” Elisabeth SJ ♥️ My pleasure!! What a joy!!

“Finished my last mile on Wednesday!!!” Esther M. CONGRATULATIONS!

Davenport Family checking in for the final week of Spring100!! So good to have you all part of the challenge.

“Finished with a walk to the Dairy Queen for celebratory ice cream!” April B. — “We finished a few weeks ago and always forgot to send a picture in so we finally got it done. Chyanne, Weston, and Nakita finished spring 100! It was a lot of fun getting to participate this year!” Chyanne WAY TO GO!!

“One final Spring100 walk as siblings to finish out the season! It has been a lot of fun to participate together as a family!” Arlen P.

“A bittersweet last walk for Spring100 – sad that the challenge is over, but thankful for another year to participate in this wonderful challenge and for reaching our goals! ” Amanda S. — “Fun walk down to the creek with friends!” Beth B.

“Hannah and I enjoyed Spring 100 this year and were so happy to be able to walk 100+ miles together! One of our favorite parts was birdwatching and seeing a wide variety of species. Congratulations to everyone who got in those miles this spring!” Bethany G.

“My sweet husband walked with me during my last 1 1/2 miles in the rain Thursday night. ♥” Rachel B. — “Walking our last miles for the Spring ! My walking Bestie is the bestest!!! It’s a blessing sharing our joys and concerns with each other while doing this challenge. Encouraging one another and praying for each other. Thankful for my dear Sister in Christ!!” Rebecca and Amanda

“Hannah and Emma S. grabbing one final Spring 100 picture!!! Thank you, Rachel, for all the work you put into this challenge!! We had so much fun participating!!!!! Great job everyone!!!” SUCH a joy to have you two part of the challenge. PRAISE THE LORD!

“Second year doing Spring100. First year to finish!!! ” Lena from Texas Way to go, Lena!! — “Thanks to all who faithfully participated. It made it so much more fun to join others in the challenge.” Kent and Sherri S.

“Celebrating my Mom reaching 200 miles for Spring100!” Kaitlyn R.

“Walking our last miles!” Maris — “Walking with my sister on the last day of Spring100! She walked with me almost every day of the last week and helped keep me motivated. Lots of good conversations too! Crossed the 100 mile mark about 9:20 that evening ” John S. WAY TO GO!!!!!!!

“Ended our miles with Golden wheat and a Golden sunset of Kansas! Farewell, till next time, yall!” Rachel W.

“Celebrated the end of Spring100 with a walk to buy eggs from the neighbors!” Bethany M. — “It was a lot of work and took a lot of motivation, but I finished! So happy!” Joy K. Way to go!

“Friends and sisters finished strong 100 miles (and more) before the heat of summer hit.” Angela C. WELL DONE!!!

“…What a wonderful, encouraging, just over-all strengthening addition to this past Spring. It flew by, and I am amazed we are breeching Summer now! It was sure amazing to see everyones faces and snapshots of so many brothers and sisters on their walks/runs:), the encouragements and beauty of just experiencing this as a Body, truly. Thank you, Rachel and Spring100 team:), for everything you guys have done to make this possible!” Anne E. — “We took one final spring walk along the shores of Lake Superior near Split Rock Lighthouse!” Erika M.

“Final miles and a stunning sunset to help Daddy finish just in time! ”

“Getting in one last mile ” Gideon M. — “100 miles complete!!” Rachel S. CONGRATULATIONS

“Were delighted to have been a part of Spring100 this year! With this challenge complete were now onto our next adventure with welcoming our baby girl into the world in about two weeks!
♥” Carter & Hannah Moody — “When my friend Susie told me about Spring100, we knew I couldn’t join. I had broken my knee a month and a half earlier and was still on crutches. The doctor gave permission shortly after to learn to walk again and begin physiotherapy, and I was amazed at how much more quickly I began to recover than I would have imagined. I joined Spring100, and imagine how 100 miles of walking combined with physio exercises helped regain strength and mobility! On June 19, about 1300 miles apart in distance, my friend and I finished our 100-mile goal together! Thank you for providing this challenge, and praise God for healing and strength!” Karissa H Praise the LORD!

“The Flournoy family finished strong this year with more walkers than ever. It was fun to watch siblings help and encourage each other (and their mom on her first 100!) Looking forward to next year!”

“Victory hike at the gorgeous Breaks Interstate Park (KY/VA) for the Moores!! Also a late Fathers Day outing with dadthankful for this man!” Moore Family

“Excited to reach finish Spring100 this year. Thanks for putting it on Rachel!” Delila F. YAY!! Well done!! My pleasure.

“These miles climbing part way up Dirty Face Mountain were probably some of the hardest, but they were a ton of fun and brought us to an incredible view. I am thankful for the time we spent exploring God’s creation with my amazing roommate while she was visiting!” Macy C. — “Yay, my first Spring 100 accomplished!” Teresa B. Way to go!

“The Nasby Family from MB finished 600 miles total on the last day of Spring!” Amber N. GREAT WORK!!!

“Sheri’s last two 100+ miles for 2024!! Fun Spring100!” Sheridan C. — “Finished my 100th mile in beautiful Iceland!” Kelsey G. CONGRATULATIONS!

“We had fun walking at the river with our puppy! ” Madison B.

“Thanking the LORD for His blessing of life, good health and the wonderful creation!” Deb from TN and Deb from AL

“I really enjoyed this challenge! Thanks for giving me the motivation to take walks! ” Lisa F. — “Crossed the finish line just in time” Hannah G. WAY TO GO!!!

“I made it to 100 miles, and 3 days to spare! (: It took a little longer than usual, but the Lord blessed me with beautiful weather this last week in PEI.” Hannah YAY!!!!! Congratulations!

“Finally Made it to the end!” — “By Gods Grace, I made it to the finish line. As I walked my last stretch this week, I was reminded of my favorite Bible verse, Philippians 6:1:Being confident of this very thing, that He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.” He is SO faithful and SO true to His Word that He has made us a promise He will complete what He has begun in us. Praise Him! ♥” WELL DONE!!!

“Enjoying a lovely golden evening walk with my sister, both of us very much enjoyed participating and finishing the Spring , and look for to taking part in next years!” Olivia C. So happy to have you!!

Way to go W. family for finishing Spring100 strong!!

“Getting in the last few miles!” Akrissa D

Linda O. checking in as she crosses the Spring100 Finish line!! — “Finishing my one hundred miles at Lake Lansing Park North.” Sarah P. . WELL DONE!

“We enjoyed the Spring 100 this year! Thank you for putting it on! Split Rock Lighthouse on the shore of Lake Superior in northern Minnesota was a beautiful location for a walk yesterday!” Gabriel C

“This was such a fun challenge ! I thought we might not be able to finish it but with a little determination we got those last miles in – just in time !” Dorothy G. GOOD JOB!– “We had a nice little walk in Telluride, CO!” Elisabeth M.

“We finished our Spring100 challenge by walking around the entire perimeter of Mackinac Island! So many sweet memories were had!” The greater Derby Family

“Finished Spring 100!!” Makayla F. — “Made it to 100 miles on the last day of spring! It has been a crazy busy spring for me, so has been a bit of a challenge, but I finally made it! ” Daniel F WAY TO GO!

“200 miles!” Rosalyn B.

“I made it to 100! There is nothing like a windy and foggy day to go for a walk in the woods! ” Sophie H. — “Finished up Spring 100 on the streets of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea!” Stacy H.

“Just finished my last 2 miles over here in Kuwait” Timothy S. Good job!

I was so very blessed to spend my final few days of the 2024 Spring100 hiking moutains and walking gorgeous farm roads with my dear friends in Virginia! Thank you Fuhrmann family for walking my final Spring100 miles with me. Hosting this year’s challenge was such a tremendous joy and I thank the Lord for the good work He has done through it!! Can’t wait to see you next challenge.

“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience 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 is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Hebrews 12:1-2

PLEASE READ:

Here we are! Just 3 more days left in this 2024 Spring100 Challenge. This is what you need to know:

The final day to grab Spring100 miles is Thursday, June 20th, 11:59 pm!

There will be 1 more 100MileMonday post next week(June 24th!) For this post, we will share all the fun “finish-line” photos. I would love for this to be the MOST exciting post yet! With that being said, even if you’ve met your 100-mile goal would you grab one final 2024 Spring100 walk/run and snap a selfie to be shared? I would love to see photos from as many participants as possible in this final post!

The Deadline for ordering your 2024 Spring100 Shirt is Friday, June 28th! Your order must be placed on or before this date. CLICK HERE for shirt ordering details!

Spring100 Featured Photographer: Clara H.

Spring100 Devotional

With Victories Come Temptation – So Guard Your Heart!

Mr Wesley Strackbein || FINAL 2024 Devotional – Week 13

When we achieve long-fought for milestones in life, it’s a time to gratefully rejoice. Yet it’s also a time to guard our hearts from evil.

With victories come great temptations to sin, with pride being the chief offender. Big accomplishments tend to puff us up. Whether we voice it outwardly or not, our hearts are prone to arrogantly think, “Look at what I’ve done!”

Dear friends, all that we have—including every earthly victory—is a gift of God (James 1:17).

“And what do you have that you did not receive?” asked the Apostle Paul, “Now if you did indeed receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it?” (1 Cor. 4:7).

Despite this obvious truth, history is littered with the legacies of men who were empowered by God to achieve great feats, only to crash and burn when they responded with senseless pride.

Take King Uzziah, for example. Reading the record of Judah’s kings, we learn:

And God helped [Uzziah] against the Philistines, and against the Arabians that dwelt in Gurbaal, and the Mehunims. . . . And his name spread far abroad; for he was marvellously helped, till he was strong. But when he was strong, his heart was lifted up to his destruction: for he transgressed against the LORD his God, and went into the temple of the LORD to burn incense upon the altar of incense.” (2 Chron. 26:7, 15b-16)

After God made him strong, Uzziah flaunted authority that did not belong to him by acting the part of a priest. God’s response was swift, as he smote the king with leprosy, bringing his reign to an abrupt end(2 Chron. 26:20-22).

Complacency is another great temptation we must guard against, following earthly success.

David famously slew Goliath of Gath to defend God’s honor (1 Sam. 17:32-58), among many other exploits. But then he grew complacent. “[A]t the time when kings go out to battle . . . David remained at Jerusalem” (2 Sam. 11:1). In his dallying, he committed adultery with Bathsheba and then spiraled into more heinous sin which God sorely judged (2 Sam. 11-12).

When victories come, we must not rest on our laurels, as David did, invoking God’s wrath. Nor should we take pride in them, as was Uzziah’s foolish downfall.

Instead, we must humbly acknowledge to God that “all things come from You, and of Your own we have given You” (1 Chron. 29:14)—even as we continue to “press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 3:14).

We must “lay aside . . . the sin which so easily ensnares us” and finish strong (Heb. 12:2).

Rather than faltering after a notable milestone, may our witness be that of Paul’s:

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing (2 Tim. 4:7-8).

QUESTION! Did you find this challenge easier or harder than expected? What were some hurdles you had to overcome or are overcoming to complete your 100 miles?

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!

“The Mathews family has all passed 100 miles! Two of us grabbed the last miles on a special (and humid!) Fathers Day walk! Weve enjoyed walking many miles together once again this spring!” CONGRATULATIONS!!!

“I finished my 100 this morning with my Dad on Fathers Day!” KT Coy ♥️ WAY TO GO!!!

“We had a lovely Fathers Day hike up our mountain with grandparents! So thankful for loving fathers!!” Baker Family — “Me and my son Jonathan on Fathers Day evening!” Thomas G.

“We were not able to be with either of our dads in person today (video calls are a blessing!), but to walk side by side with the father of my kiddos, through all of the delights and challenges of parenthood, is a gift beyond words! How I love this amazing guy! We did a slow mile tonight, hobbling a bit, after he conquered over 7 miles yesterday in hopes of finishing on time. ” Kathryn S.

“So thankful for our dad! The gift of a father is truly something wonderful!
Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit. Jeremiah 17:7-8″ Hicks Family ♥️

“My aunt and sister helped me cross the finish line! ” Amanda S. CONGRATULATIONS!!

“Emmett has completed his 100 miles! Possibly the first horse to do the Spring100 Challenge. We shaped a yummy 100 to celebrate crossing the finish line!” Elizabeth W. WELL DONE! — Emmi grabbing week 13 miles with her dad!!

“This is my first year walking 200 miles for Spring100! My family agreed to walk an extra lap with me so I could make it to 200. It was a beautiful night to walk and enjoy the sunset!” Macy C. WAY TO GO!!!\

“Yay got our 100 miles! ” L. Stutzman family — “Got my last mile in the airport with my amazing nephew. miles down!” Susanna Z. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

“Abigail has completed Spring 100!” SO EXCITING!!! Way to go!!

“Praise the Lord, 100 miles! Oh rejoice in the Lord- He makes no mistakes! He knoweth the end Of each path that I take!” Naomi P. Well done, Naoimi!! Amen.

“Finished my 100 miles! I walked the last one with my moral support team on video call!” Anna W. YAY!! Way to go!!!!!

“Enjoyed a walk with visiting relatives! Awesome views!” Rachel W.

“I didnt think Id actually make it, but with the Lords help, I hit 100 miles right before I leave for camp.” Lilly W. Great job, Lilly!!!

“Anniversary hike!!!” Kelly M. ♥️ Happy Anniversary!

“Going for a sunny evening walk with Jenna in our neighborhood” – Faith L.

“A beautiful evening walk. ” Halbach Family

“New York City is a great place to get a lot of miles in one day!” Sheryl H.

“I was able to finish Spring 100 in Mexico on a missions trip, throwing rocks off the runway and clearing mesquite trees from around the airstrip.” Arlen P. Way to go!! — “Finished my miles at one of my favorite places with one of my favorite people ” Josephine H. CONGRATULATIONS!!

“Passing the 100 mile mark on a walk with my sisters. :)” Alyssa P. ♥️ CONGRATULATIONS!!!

“Hiking The Ledges Trail with sisters and friends.” Sarah P.

“Grabbing some miles with my sweet husband and our baby to be born in September, in the fields of the east of France !” Marie & Samuel B Aw, congratulations on the new little blessing!!

“Reached 100 miles this week!! :)” Caroline F. WAY TO GO!!!!! — “Becca and I are a little behind but determined to finish!” Lucy W. YOU GOT THIS!!!!

“One of our favorite places to walk we Haab girls took a lovely walk to the bridge where my parents got engaged on their anniversary this week! ♥” Haab girls

“Today we walked 2 miles in support of Type 1 Diabetes. My daughter Ava was diagnosed almost 2 years ago.” Alison N.

“I walked my 100th mile earlier this week and then celebrated with my 8-year-old, Aiden, with slushy floats after he got to mile 100 yesterday. He also completed his 100 reading lessons book last week! The rest of the family will finish their miles next week!” Amber N. CONGRATULATIONS!!!

“5 year old Caroline standing on the 100 mile mark. She wanted to finish her last 3.84 miles in one shot.” Joyce M. ♥️ WAY TO GO!!!! — “Lydia and I crossed the 100 mile finish line while daddy played disc golf!” Kristin T. LOVE IT!! CONGRATULATIONS!

“Getting in some Minnesota miles!” Gabe & Sara C.

“A very excited 3-year-old who just walked his 100th mile (after 3 previous springs riding 300 miles in the stroller)! He cant wait to get his very own BLUE tshirt! ” CONGRATULATIONS!!! — “Extra miles with my brother, Levi, because sibling walks are the absolute best!! “Grace F.

“Finished even though I was behind!” Darrin Bartel WAY TO GO!!!!!!!!

“Theres nothing better than a Spring100 walk with two best friends!” Grace S. — “Walking my last two miles with my friend from Puerto Rico ” Phyllis C. WELL DONE!!!

“Eliana was excited to finish her 100 miles recently! And we enjoyed this beautiful rainbow tonight! Praise God for His beautiful creation.” Hannah R. SO WONDERFUL!!!!!!! Congratulations!!

“fun evening walk with sisters and girlfriends!!! ” Clara R.

“Trying to catch up.” — “Got a faithful dedicated little friend this Spring 100.” Kathryn

Grabbed a Father’s Day walk with my parents and siblings! So truly thankful to the Lord for my Dad! He is constantly pointing me and my siblings to the Lord, exalting God’s Word as the ultimate unfailing truth, and reminding his children and others to live a life well pleasing to The Lord. By God’s grace, he has laid down his life for his family and this has blessed me beyond words! Keep up the great work everyone! We are just a few short days away from the end of this 2024 Spring100. DON’T QUIT!!

A HUGE thank you to all of our 2024 Spring100 Sponsors:

“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 15:58

Week 12 of the 2024 Spring100 is complete and we’ve entered week 13!! 10 days remain in this 2024 Spring100 Challenge. For those who are still working toward that 100-mile goal, you’re rounding the corner and the finish line is in sight! VICTORY is ahead. Finish strong by God’s grace and in His strength! So many are already at the finish line cheering you on and I can’t wait to see you here. Our final day to walk or run Spring100 miles is June 20th!!

Spring100 WEEK 12 Stats:

Total Finishers to date: 972
Total Miles Walked for the 2024 Spring100 to date: 255,107.95

Spring100 Featured Photographer: Jonathan Fell

Spring100 Devotional

The Grace To Finish Strong

Mr David Covey || Week 12

Uzziah was the king who ruled over Judah, the nation that used to be part of greater Israel before its civil war. He may have lived thousands of years ago, but he would have fit well into contemporary American culture. The reason he would fit well is because we are all about starting the new most popular trend or starting the next most successful wealth building scheme. Uzziah started a lot of successful projects, but in the end, the key question is, did he finish strong?

We all started these 100 miles to walk in the cool of the spring, but now it’s not so cool. As I wipe the sweat from my brow ten steps into our walk, I’m reminded of this intense temperature. Although Esther, my wife, is experiencing the same heat walking beside me, I still feel obligated to express my power of observation in words and say, “wow, it’s hot”. Yeah, I know she knows it is hot but I just feel better after stating the obvious. But the point is, it was easy to start in the cool of the Spring, now the question is who will finish strong in the heat of almost summer? Even more important than Spring 100 is the race of life. As Paul says, “run in such a way that you may win” 1 Cor. 9:24.

Uzziah had a long race, and he was great, right from the start. Scripture puts it like this in verses 2 Chron. 26:5-6:

And he [Uzziah] did right in the sight of the Lord according to all that his father Amaziah had done. And he continued to seek God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding through the vision of God; and as long as he sought the Lord, God prospered him.

Uzziah restored the key coastal city of Eloth, a strategic naval base, he defeated major enemy cities, and he oversaw huge construction projects in the capitol city. How can you help but be impressed by a man of this caliber? You look at his life and you say, “this guy not only had potential, but he pulled it off.” Today he would be called an entrepreneur…a success. You’d hear his name mentioned with winners.

But verse 15 comes next and is what I heard someone call a “hinge” verse in this story. It’s certainly a hinge verse in the life of this man, Uzziah.

                        Hence his fame spread afar, for he was marvelously helped until he was strong.

Did you note the word “until”? Uzziah was God’s man. He followed God’s ways and pursued God’s friendship. Until he was strong.

Until.

Until something happened.

Until something changed.

Until he turned in another direction.

Verse 16 continues…

But when he became strong, his heart was so proud that he acted corruptly, and he was unfaithful to the Lord his God.

Unless I miss my guess, I’d say the number one reason Uzziah ran into that terrible “until” was that he began to spend more time and attention on the external rather than the eternal.

Friends, we can fill our lives with busyness and always respond to the necessity of the urgent, but to finish strong we must stay reliant on the grace of God not our own strength. Anything we think we have achieved is only because God has allowed us to accomplish it. True success is often never seen with human eyes. Success in God’s economy is walking faithfully before him and continuing to seek His face.

I pray you started this race well, but mostly I pray that we all finish this race well. Do not get worried or discouraged. Do not get bored or disenchanted because holiness is not praised by the world. Stay the course. Our heavenly Father is who we aim to please. Many start off well in the beginning but in the long routine of life begin to fall off course. Keep your eyes on Christ and run with endurance the race set before you.

In the end, I pray we all finish strong because God’s grace is sufficient.

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“We had a super fun hike with friends at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park!” Elisabeth M.

“The challenge this year has been an answer to prayer in happily and memorably burning energy. Such fun to do together! Excited for next year, hopefully with at least two of the muffins on foot! ” S. Crew — “Samantha F. made 100 this week!” WAY TO GO!!!!!!!!!

“My dog and I enjoyed getting a few more miles in this week.” Joseph T.

“Walking with ScriptureFest friends surrounded by beauty in the CO mountains!” Darlene A.

“Finished up my 100 miles on a beautiful, morning walk with some of my siblings!”

“Cant believe we are in the final 10 miles! This has been so much fun! I definitely want to continue.” Mary R. — “Evening walk with the sis” Naomi S. ♥️

“A fun early morning hike with the siblings! ”

“Got in a quick 26.2 miles! ” Luker

“I made it to 100 miles! My littles accompanied me for most of it in our trusty double stroller. ;)” Susan F. WAY TO GO!!!! Congratulations!!!!

“Getting some more miles while visiting the Black Hills!” Darleen W. — “Getting a lovely morning walk in” Susanna D.

“Walking when I can while on a retreat in East Texas! (Weather permitting we have had some pretty wild storms this week!)” Anne E. Good job!!

“Night runs with friends are the best!!” Natilyn H. —“Had to say goodbye to our 14 yr. old Golden Retriever today. He provided us with so much joy and was an enthusiastic walking companion.” Sherri S

“Got in a mile with some friends. We were also able to take some time to bird watch. Gods creation is amazing! ” Hannah P.

“My siblings took me hiking to this beautiful spot in Kansas for my birthday.” Naomi S. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

“We’ve so enjoyed every walk we’ve taken together for Spring100! Thank you! ” The Haabs Praise the Lord! ALWAYS a blessing to have you part of this challenge!!

“Been some great walks in with my sweet sister! We saw this really unique tree while walking a trail the other evening! Talk about determination to be all you can be no matter the obstacles!” Ruth S.

“Finally crossed the finish line!!!! Yay!!!” Jane F. WELL DONE!!!!!

“Enjoyed a nice run, and then fed our calf. “ Victoria F. — “The joys of living in the city are that you can get some miles in and get groceries for dinner at the same time!” Kristin T.

“Grabbing some miles with my Mom while we visit Taiwan together!” Kari W. What an incredible Spring100 walking location!!

“Levi was excited to finish Spring100 this week!” WAY TO GO!!!!!!– Joy K. checking in for week 12 as she grabs her miles with a crew of cute kiddos!!

“Lehman crew enjoying some great family time and an afternoon hike at largo springs in MI!”

“A sweet sister walk!” Averey F. — “SO EXCITED to have finished my FIRST spring 100 ever!!! I have had so much fun competing with friends and family members!” Valor D. WAY TO GO!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!

“Had a couple companions join us for our beautiful evening walk! ” Jennifer S.

“Enjoying a lovely Spring100 walk with a friend virtually!” Grace S. — “Having fun walking ” Kelly M.

“While walking 9 miles, we came across a policeman that talked to us, a turtle and a snake that couldnt talk to us, and some geese that hissed at us. ” KT C.

“Morning walk in SW Manitoba With Asa and Aiden. These boys are trying to get their last 25 and 14 miles!” Amber N. YOU GOT THIS!

Ruth grabbing a Selfie with sisters as they conquer their Spring100 miles together!

“Foggy morning today! These morning walks have been a sweet time to listen to the Bible while I walk. Im so grateful for this challenge and all the ways its growing me!” Hannah R. ♥️ Praise the Lord!

“Getting some miles in with a sweet friend in the Smoky Mountains!”

“Ive been enjoying walks with my horse. Its good exercise for both of us” Elizabeth W. — “Our adventure walk took us through a drainpipe ” Gideon M.

“Hiking at P J Hoffmaster State Park” Sarah P.

“Grabbing some miles at the WISCO Mile meet!” Fell family

“Finished Spring 100 today! Definitely am going to continue walking though” Hannah P. CONGRATULATIONS!!

Elizabeth & Lydia F. enjoying SPring100 miles together for week 12!! ♥️

“Three finishers from our family this week!” Amy C. — “Adam finished the Spring 100 with the Fargo 5K on May 31st!” WELL DONE!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!

“Hi fives all around! Weve all completed the Spring 100! Huge praise on May 23 at about mile 80 my husband lost his job and we were trying to decide if we should get the tshirts this year. By Gods grace, he received a really great job offer this week and will be starting June 17! Cant wait to get our shirts and support the Spring 100 ministry. ” Charity B. PRAISE THE LORD indeed!! Way to go B. family. YOU DID IT!!!!!!

“We walked through some storms this week here in VA (we dont recommend doing that it happened by accident, haha). Thank the Lord for His protection! ” — “Taking a late afternoon Sunday walk with my cousins!!” Abby. S

“Walking with some nieces” Lucy

Was soooo blessed to be able to walk Rebekah’s final Spring100 miles with her this past week!! Summer weather is kicking in and we are now working on grabbing extra miles after sunset. It has been such a beautiful Spring100 to date! The Lord has blessed it and I am so thankful. 10 more days left in this challenge! FINISH STRONG!!!!!!! I am praying for you all.

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“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.”
2 Corinthians 12:9-10