^“I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.  When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.”
Proverbs 4:11-12

Well, Howdy week 9! How did you get here?! 😉 NOW is the time to log your Spring100 mileage for WEEK 8! Super easy form to fill out below.?? If you aren’t sure if your form was submitted correctly, keep an eye on your email. Automatic replies will be sent within 2 hours after clicking “submit” ! If you have any questions at all in regards to the SPRING100, leave a comment below or send over an email to Spring100@shilohPhotography.com! ?

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WEEK 8 MILEAGE FORM

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“Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not”
2 Corinthians 4:1

Here we are at week 9  of the Spring100!! ?? How was week 8 for you all? As we move forward and enter week 9, we will find many distractions that will threaten to hinder us from meeting our walking/running goals BUT don’t lose heart and don’t give up.  You can do it!! Just like in our physical exercise, we are going to find “distractions” that threaten to hinder us from running with endurance in our spiritual race too!

Distraction:a thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else.
“And this I speak for your own profit; not that I may cast a snare upon you, but for that which is comely, and that ye may attend upon the Lord without distraction.” 1 Cor 7:35

We are told to run in such a way that we may obtain the prize[1 Cor 9:24]! We are called to run with everything in us to the finish line, keeping our eyes focused on that which is not only our Prize but also our fuel for the race, Jesus Christ[Heb 12:2]! In our race of life, there are two things that will hold us back and we are told to cast them off, one of which is weight! We read in Hebrews 12:1 that we are to LAY ASIDE EVERY WEIGHT [distraction] that hinders us from running the race before us with endurance. “…let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us…” This weight/distraction will hold us back and keep us from running to our fullest potential! Weight can be something that is obviously sinful or something that is completely decent IF used rightly! Weight/Distraction can come in many harmful forms BUT ALSO many harmless forms that we allow to consume us such as the books we read, hobbies,  devices??, social networking, desires you want accomplished in your life, etc.. All can be decent and used rightly BUT when you find they are distracting you from spiritually running with endurance and keeping your eyes set on Jesus Christ, they become weights that holds you back and must be laid aside. I like how John Gill commentary describes a spiritual weight as a “great hinderance in the work and service of God, and therefore to be laid aside; not that they are to be entirely rejected, and not cared for and used, but the heart should not be set upon them, or be over anxious about them”.

 ^“I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:  But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection…”
1 Corinthians 9:26-27

Soooo, I have a challenge for you this week!? Take a backpack and  fill it with 10 pounds of any type of item[full water bottles, canned goods, weighted barbell, a couple of bricks] then walk/run a Spring100 mile with that backpack on. Yes, it sounds crazy but it will be extremely insightful[if you take me up on this challenge, send pictures to prove it ? ]! You will see how quickly a little weight will wear you out and hinder you from walking/running your fastest. I often do this with a 15 pound weighted pole laid across my shoulders. This helps me understand just how much a little weight can really weigh me down and burden me physically. This helps me remember how the same is true with me spiritually! Then when I finally lay that physical weight down, I find I am able to run/walk with much more endurance and stamina. As you walk your Spring100 mile with this weighted backpack on, spend a few minutes praying that the Lord would reveal any sin and spiritual weight/distractions in your life that may be weighing you down and hindering you from setting your focus on Him. Then pray that He would give you the grace  and strength to lay the weight/distraction aside so that you may be able to more fully run with endurance! I am praying for each of you during this next week. ?? May we seek to honor the Lord in our every thought and deed as we run the race before us. Have fun with week 9 y’all!?

Week 9 QUESTION:  If you could walk the Spring100 with any historical figure, who would it be and why?? Don’t leave without answering below. Can’t wait to see who y’all choose!!

????As always, these posts are made possible by YOU!! Your photo submissions and comments make these post extremely fun and exciting so don’t leave without commenting and remember to send in your Spring100 walking/running photos to be featured! Email to Spring100@shilohPhotography.com

I love seeing Sharon’s photos come in!! Constantly blessing us with views God’s glorious creation during her Spring100 walks. Love the selfie, Sharon! ?

When your Spring100 walking partners are this cute, you have to snap a picture!! Katelyn’s doing a FANTASTIC JOB and so are Emmaline & Phillip. ??

You’ve heard of school crossings and pedestrian crossings but how about Duck and Sheep crossings? Yep, they rule the “road” around here. My view during my walks this past week! ? 

Loving Leah’s walking crew this week! She’s grabbing her Spring100 miles with Mom + Grandma while on a family vacation. Lovely ladies!!???

Love how Joel always looks for someone he can join and encourage during a Spring100 walk! And Bekah has been challenging herself to run a full mile each day. So inspiring to see! They are faithfully conquering Their miles. ????

Two lovey mamas here! Hannah W. looking radiantly energetic during her morning walk and lovely Elisha with her babies in tow. ???

Micah’s conquering her miles in the rain for week 8 and Anna is getting some great reading in as she accomplishes her Spring100 goals[hows that for fantastic multitasking?!] Keep up the wonderful work!! ?

Look at Kashima’s gorgeous Spring100 view!! She’s covering NY for her miles. Love seeing all the places she’s walking! ??

My siblings and I enjoyed a Mother’s Day evening Spring100 walk with our Mom! It was a fun walking group. ??

Look at the gorgeous Texas Sunshine Esther is soaking up for week 8!! And it looks like some wonderful Spring100 company too. Keep up the beautiful work, Esther! ????

This group was blessed to go to Arlington and listen to Ken Ham + Ray Comfort speak. In between sessions they grabbed their Spring100 mile together!! Looking great y’all! ?

Nathanael got adventurous and added a bleacher run to his mile workout! ???

“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. For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.”
Hebrews 12:1-3

“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
Phil 4:13

Fellow Spring100ers… we’ve made it to HALF WAY week of the  Spring100!! Way to go!! ??We have lots of fun below[hint: GIVEAWAY!!?] but FIRST it’s the time to log your mileage for WEEK 6! Super easy form to fill out below.?? If you aren’t sure if your form was submitted correctly, keep an eye on your email. A verification will be sent within 2 hours after clicking “submit” ! If you have any questions at all in regards to the SPRING100, leave a comment below or send over an email to Spring100@shilohPhotography.com!

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WEEK 6 MILEAGE FORM

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“Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 3:13-14

Y’all! We are at week 7, the HALF WAY week for the SPRING100!!??  We have just about 50 days left to walk.  For those who are right on track with their mileage or even ahead, KEEP ON GOING! ?? The next 7 weeks will most likely be a little more challenging as life gets super busy for everyone with summer drawing near.  For those who are finding they are behind on miles, YOU CAN DO IT!?? If you are behind[even if you are really really behind], with diligence, endurance and a little sacrifice, you can still easily catch up. We are called to spiritually discipline ourselves, continue on with endurance, and sacrifice in the spiritual race we run as we set our eyes on the incorruptible prize and  the same will be true physically for this Spring challenge! It’s going to take sacrifice and discipline for each of us as we set our eyes on that 100 mile[June 20th!!] Finish Line, whether we are right on track or majorly behind.  BUT in God’s Strength we can do it!! Find an encouraging walking buddy, set goals, and conquer the Spring100… 1 mile at a time by God’s grace! So, who is ready for another 7 weeks?! Let’s do it!??

How about a little Half way mark GIVEAWAY!!?????

I’m giving away a $25 Chick-fil-A gift card to 1 Spring100 participant!?? You read that right. $25 for you to take your person-of-choice on a Chick-fil-A date!!! $25 should be plenty for two people to enjoy a delicious meal AND some famous Chik-Fil-A icecream!?

TO ENTER: 1.) Choose the person you’d take to Chik-Fil-A with you if you win, 2.) walk a Spring100 mile TOGETHER, 3.) email me a picture of you two on the walk!! Picture must be submitted by Sunday, May 6th 11:59 cst . Send to Spring100@shilohPhotography.com  with the Subject title “Spring100 giveaway entry”

????Pick a partner, walk a mile, and snap a photo!!! It’s that simple. ??All photos will be featured on our next 100MileMonday post! 1 entry per photo per person! If multiple family members enter, you must submit a unique photo each[can’t send in duplicates ;]. Winner will be randomly drawn and announced on our Week 8 post! Comment below with any questions.

 Week 7 QUESTION!! Since we are exactly half way through, what’s been your favorite thing about the Spring 100 challenge so far? COMMENT BELOW and let me know!! ??

??DON’T FORGET! To make the 100MileMonday posts fun and interactive, I need to hear from YOU! Leave comments below and feel free to comment on other Spring100er’s comments. To all who have sent in photos, thank YOU for making this post possible with your fantastic Spring100 photos. Snap a picture of yourself walking and send to Spring100@shilohPhotography.com for next week’s post! 🙂 ?

Loved receiving these photos!! Katelyn enjoyed some sibling Spring100 walk time with her brothers Daniel & Austen! Way to go y’all. ??

The C. sisters are enjoying beautiful sights of Spring in Belgium during their Week 6 Spring100 walks! Looking lovely, ladies!  ?

From Texas pastures to Virginia Treadmils, Micah and Hannah are diligently grabbing their Spring100 miles. ?? Keep up the wonderful work!! ?

Congratulations to Spring100 member Elizabeth W. for running a 5k! So fantastic. She enjoyed the run with her brothers! Great job!??

THESE SMILES!!! Love these little Spring100 ladies. ☺?

I absolutely love seeing group walks! Kathryn sent in this fun picture. Spring100ers getting together and grabbing miles together is FANTASTIC!??

How gorgeous are these photos?! ?☀ Esther and Kathryn are both getting their miles for week 6 in sunny south Texas. Wonderful job ladies!! ?

Walking with a buddy is always funner!??  Leah enjoyed sibling time during week 6 and Adele makes the cutest walking buddy for Elisha. So fun!! ?

All THUMBS UP from  this crew. ???? Lydia, Ruth, Rebekah, and Grace set and met  Spring100 goals for week 6! Fantabulous ladies. ?

I love how Bethany and Hannah don’t let schedule changes tamper with their ability to get their Spring100 miles.☺? An unexpected ministry opportunity gave them a change of scenery for week 6 of the Spring100!! ??

Yes, Texas heat kicked in this week but Bekah faithfully followed through with her Spring100 miles and Ruth was able to collect a stunning bouquet during a sunset Spring100 walk! Lovely! ?

Such a lovely group!! Sharon enjoyed Tea and a 1.5 mile hike with friends at Glen Eyrie for week 6. How wonderful is that?! ?

I am so blessed to have the entire N. family join the Spring100 and see them so dedicated to finishing strong. Loved seeing this group photo from Kathryn! ? Keep up the great work!!

FINALLY!! Barbara is being blessed with signs of spring for week 6 after a very extended winter in MA. She is a dedicated Spring100er! So glad to have her a part of the team! ???

Fun sibling conversations happened during  week 6 for Anna M.! She grabbed a Spring100 walk with her brother. So fantastic! ??

Kashima is keeping dry on the Streets of NY for her Spring100 miles and Grace is trying to keep from a sunburn here in TX! Both are doing a FANASTIC job. ?? Well done, ladies! ?

HOW GORGEOUS ARE THESE PHOTOS?! Kandace + Mrs. E are enjoying sweet time together + Texas sunsets for week 6. Thank you for your faithful participation ladies!!?

I absolutely love seeing the locations all the Spring100ers are walking! From country roads to local tracks and even mountain tops. Such a variety of  locations from across the world this Spring100! LOVE IT!

Busy days are best ended with a sunset walk in my opinion and that’s just what I enjoyed for week 6. ?? ? Joel is super encouraging to watch during the Spring100! Busy with work but still making time to conquer his miles. EVERYONE is doing so wonderful! Keep up the great work and enjoy week 7!!??

^” For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.”
Hebrews 12:3-4

“A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.”
Proverbs 16:9

Hello everyone!! So glad to see you here for WEEK 6 of the Spring100!!!?? NOW is the time to log your mileage for WEEK 5! Super easy form to fill out below.?? If you aren’t sure if your form was submitted correctly, keep an eye on your email. Automatic replies will be sent within 2 hours after clicking “submit” ! If you have any questions at all in regards to the SPRING100, leave a comment below or send over an email to Spring100@shilohPhotography.com!

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WEEK 5 MILEAGE FORM

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“Righteousness shall go before Him; and shall set us in the way of His steps”
Psalm 85:13

How was week 5 of the Spring100 for everyone?? How are you doing keep up with those miles?? We are nearly half way at week 6 and I am super excited about week 7 post which we will be celebrating the half way mark with some fun!!? So be ready. Week 5 of the Spring100 was completely unexpected for me!? I had all my ducks in a row with a week perfectly planned out to a T  and I took off running. Then the unexpected happened and my entire week’s worth of plans were washed, my route was suddenly redirected. Yep, you guessed it… I got the flu!?  It was in that instant that I was reminded of Proverbs 16:9, “A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.”  We are told in Proverbs 3 to “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge HIM“ and as we do so we are promised “HE shall direct thy paths.”  Aren’t you thankful the Lord directs our steps as we set out on the race of life and we don’t run on our own navigation? I am!? Isn’t it amazing that  we can leave the path we take up to Him, fully trusting He will point us in the direction we should go and skillfully guide us every step of the way?! Isaiah 58:11 promises “And the LORD shall guide thee continually…” CONTINUALLY. That is a promise! One of my favorite verses[okay so I have a few hundred?] is Psalm 32:8,  “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with Mine eye.” SOoooo, if you are feeling like life is just not going the direction you had intended as you run the race set before you, stop leaning on your own understanding. 😉  Trust in the Lord and fully commit your way to Him. He will ever-so-skillfully guide you on the perfect path[Ps 18:30]!? Okay, let’s conquer this new week of walking/running together across the miles[4 different countries… y’all this is a BIG and energetic group of people!]. Have fun with Spring100 week 6, and keep up the FANTASTIC WORK!???

Week 6 QUESTION: ??Any of you had to push through sickness during the Spring100? Or sprained ankles, sore knees, 😉 random forms of discomfort?? Comment below!↓ LOVING all your answers lately. Y’all are making these posts tons of fun!

??Remember!!  The best way to get involved and encourage fellow Spring100ers is by weekly sending in photos to of yourself during your walks and commenting below!  Spring100@shilohPhotography.com!

When brother’s do the Spring100 together it always turns into way too much fun!! ?Matthew and Elisha are doing fantastic for week 5. Keep up the great work guys! ?

Love the extreme weather difference in Anna M’s photos! She says she enjoyed the High of 36 Tuesday (first pic), and a high of 54 Thursday (second pic). Way to go overcoming frigid weather for your Spring100, Anna! ??

Lydia is always making me laugh with her photo submissions! ? Ruth, Grace, and Emmi are running for the finish line of the Spring100. ??

From Deep South Texas to the Mountains of Massachusetts! These ladies are doing an outrageously fantastic job tackling their miles. Way to go Elisha and Barbara!! ???

I have loved having several couples join the Spring100 this year! Mr & Mrs Griggs have completely blessed us this year with their participation. ? Enjoying the beauty of the Texas Blue Bonnets and Lake Texoma during their Spring100 this past week!

Keilah is looking gorgeous during a Spring100/vacation walk on the West Coast and the Coosemans lades couldn’t be sweeter as they take on their miles in Belgium! ?

Annie and Julie are enjoying a week 5 walk with a super sweet nephew!! How sweet is he?! ? Wonderful job ladies!!

Kashima does it again giving us all a little bit of history in her walks! She’s enjoying the Brooklyn Bridge and City Hall for week 5. Looks so lovely Kashima! Way to go. ??

?Ruth has been faithfully grabbing her miles with a few feathered friends following along and Esther B. is enjoying windy OK spring days for week 5!!? Beautiful job, Ladies!! ?

Kendalyn’s photos gave me a huge smile! Love her description so much. She says, “We’re walked by the neighbors cattle this week and the calves were quite curious about the children and came running to see them! I’m so grateful this challenge isn’t for time. ?? The second picture is me out by myself in the early morning…I don’t think the cattle knew what to make of “just me.” ?” Way to go, Kendalyn. Keep up the fantastic work! ??

Katelyn & crew have been snatching their Spring100 miles on the way to the shop to do some  mower work. Love these sweet little ladies’ faces!! ??

And last but definitely not least, the Leake ladies walking club! ? Love seeing the dedication of my sisters. Keep it up!!

“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

We have officially entered week 5 y’all!! The Spring100 has been fantastic, hasn’t it?? NOW is the time to log your mileage for WEEK 4! Super easy form to fill out below.?? If you aren’t sure if your form was submitted correctly, keep an eye on your email. Automatic replies will be sent within 2 hours after clicking “submit” ! If you have any questions at all in regards to the SPRING100, leave a comment below or shoot me an email! ?

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WEEK 4 MILEAGE FORM

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“ It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect. He maketh my feet like hinds’ feet, and setteth me upon my high places.”
Psalm 18:32-33

How was week 4 of the Spring100 for you all?? It’s been a blessed week of walking for me. We had quite the weather roller-coaster here in North East Texas! ?☔❄☀ I love Psalm 18 and verses 32-33 are perfect as we enter a new week. This portion of Psalm 18 is my go-to when I feel “too tired” or lack motivation! It is going to be the Lord who gives us the strength to spiritually run with endurance and physically finish this Spring100 challenge strong. He makes our way perfect! So, if you find you’re getting tired and lacking endurance, look steadfastly to the Lord and He will renew your strength! He makes our feet like hinds feet and sets us on high places.  That’s an incredible promise! This week’s verses on the Spring100 calendar are 1 Corinthians 9:24-25, “Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.  And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.” Pretty amazing, isn’t it?! In God’s strength, let’s run to win.  I am praying for each of you this new week of the SPRING100. Have fun walking/running week 5!!??

Week 5 QUESTION: What would your dream location be to walk the Spring100? The Rocky Mountains?  Amazon Rain forest? North Pole?? Or ??? Don’t leave without answering below!! Can’t wait to see your answers!!

??Remember!! So many great pictures but still so many members who have yet to send in their photo. The SPRING100 is a community and we want to hear from YOU! The best way to get involved and encourage fellow Spring100ers is by weekly sending in photos to of yourself during your walks and commenting below!  Spring100@shilohPhotography.com!

So glad to hear the Simmons ladies safely made it home from a blessed mission trip to Romania! Praise the Lord. And they were even able to conquer Spring100 miles while there! Way to go, I love the pictures. ?

We had a “girl’s walk out” out this week! I had so much fun enjoying a walk with my mom and sisters!! We explored a fun lakeside walking trail as we grabbed our 1.1 mile for the day. ?

From late night Texas track walks to windy Oklahoma sunshine runs, Mrs. E + Kandace and Sarah N. are conquering their miles and looking lovely!! Keep up the beautiful work ladies. ? ?

More fun Spring100 meetup walking fun!! Hannah + Bethany G. from Texas enjoyed a mile walk with Esther B. from Oklahoma. Such a lovely group of ladies and fun time!! ???

Sarah M. is enjoying the company of adorable nieces and nephews during her Spring100 walk! Super sweet. ?

Whether it’s the empire state building, Grand Central Station, or Sunny sidewalks of Bronx with sweet nieces and nephews, Kashima is conquering her miles with a smile! Well done, Kashima!!??

Such a lovely picture! Kendalyn is soaking up a Texas sunset and a family walk as she gets her Spring100 miles in. ?

The Del family looking energized as they enjoy some Central Texas sun and a Spring100 family walk for week 4! Way to go y’all!! ????

Adorable? Very! 🙂 Love how little Kathryn is following her mom’s example with the stroller. ? Katelyn is enjoying good company and cute kids as she conquers week 4. Way to go Katelyn + crew!!

How’s this for having your hands full?! ??? Jenny’s doing fantastic for week 4. Keep it up Jenny!!

Because walks are always sweeter when you walk together…. It’s true and these Spring100ers know it!! ? Daniel  & Kathryn + sweet baby enjoying each others company and Mr Del with his lovely daughter Kathryn fitting in an evening Spring100 walk!

Esther B’s getting these cute kiddos she babysits out for some sunshine as she enjoys her Spring100 walk and Joel has been super inspiration as he runs his miles + some for week 4!! Well done y’all. ??

Yes, when this group walks together, things are bound to get a little goofy! ? Joel, Nathanael, Grace, Lydia, and Abel have enjoyed several walks together for week 4 of the Spring100. Disclaimer: No one was hurt in the making of this picture! ?

How’s this for impressive?! Bethany’s multitasking as she conquers her mils and studies for a college test!! Micah’s looking lovely on a sunshiney Texas afternoon for her Spring100. Keep up the beautiful work ladies!! ??

This is absolutely too fun!! ? Anna M. and her sisters decided to add an extra challenge to their walk by wrapping up a ball of yarn as they went along. She says it was partially successful! ?

Esther D. sent in these GORGEOUS photos! She enjoyed a beautiful walk with her sister, Kathryn, in the heart of Texas for week 4! Petting friendly neihborhood horses and wildflower picking look like they made for a pretty perfect Spring100 walk. ??

Rachel A. from Missouri is enjoying some fun friends during her Spring100 walks!! Who else sees cows or other livestock when they go out for a mile walks/runs???

Sarah B is soaking up some sunshine with these cuties and  Elisha + Adele are looking fantastic as they get out for their morning mile! Keep up the fantastic work EVERYONE. Y’all are doing a wonderful job! ?

“So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.”
Romans 9:1

“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.”
Psalm 1:1-2

Welcome to week 4 of the Spring100!!?? It’s hard to believe that we are really already at week 4, isn’t it?! So many great photos this week and some new faces!! But first y’all got to log your mileage for WEEK 3(April 2nd-April 8th)! The super easy Mile log form is below.?? If you aren’t sure if your form was submitted correctly, keep an eye on your email. Automatic replies will be sent within 2 hours after clicking “submit” ! If you have any questions, leave a comment below. I’ll answer asap! ?

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WEEK 3 MILEAGE FORM

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 ^“I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.  Teach me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end.”
Psalm 119:32-33

Oh my, it’s been a blustery cold week for everyone doing the Spring100 here in the USA this week! How is that for April weather? 😉 So many of you have overcome snowstorms, rain, and freezing temperatures to tackle your miles for 3 week.  ☔❄ I’m so encouraged by YOUR dedication! I’ve been thinking about the race the Lord sets us on and how His Word is a light for our path. “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”Ps 119:105. ??Who would run a rocky unknown mountain trail in the dark without a head lamp? ? Not me!!!  By His Word illuminating our path, we will be able to navigate through this race of life[2 Tim 3:16]. As we enter week 4 of the Spring100 and you set out to get those walking miles in, I  want to challenge you all to more diligently hide God’s Word in your heart and make It your delight[Ps 1:1-2]!  Memorize, listen to, read think about, and make it your 24/7 meditation. Do exactly what Psalm 119:32 says, “I WILL RUN the way of THY commandments“! So who is with me? Come rain or shine, let’s conquer week 4 of the Spring100! Have fun!!???

  ??QUESTION for this week!!   What is your favorite time of day to walk/run? I would LOVE to hear YOUR answer in the comment section below SO don’t leave until you’ve left one. ?

? Now for the moment y’all have been so patiently waiting for! The 100mileMonday photo round-up! So many great photos this week and the theme seems to be “walking with good company”?!! I LOVE each photo I receive!  DON’T FORGET to send photos of yourself during your Spring100 walks each week[as many as you want] to Spring100@shilohPhotography.com and you will be included on the next post! 🙂 We want to see YOU!!

Esther D. from Texas enjoyed her Spring100 walks with friends in Washington D.C. during the annual Cherry Blossom Festival!!  Then off to Great Falls Park with a view of the Potomac river. Love these Sights.  So much fun!

That moment you run into other Spring100ers during your Walk! ? Kendalyn + her faithful walking crew crossed paths with Kathryn + Daniel during their Spring100 walk for week 3. Too fun!

Hannah always gives such great description of her Spring100 walk photos! She says, “What do you do when the vehicle is in the shop and you “need” chips and cookies to serve company? You walk there and get miles for Spring 100!” Such a great idea. WAY TO GO, Hannah! ??

Such a contrast in weather here! ❄? Sarah has braved the cold all week in Kansas to conquer her miles and Virginie +  Aurélie took in the Spring weather at the park in Belgium for their walks! Keep up the great work, ladies!!????

Traveling won’t stop this family! They are diligently grabbing their miles in the square hotel complex. Can’t wait to see them cross the finish line! ??

Anna M. was super creative as she walked her miles in the school building where she teaches and Sarah B + Julie enjoyed a friendly walk on National Walking Day(yes, there is such a thing)!??

Look at this cute view!! Elisha’s got a fun group of walking partners for week 3.  Love having Elisha + Adele part of this year’s Spring100!!.??

Yes, even bundling up here in Texas!! Katelyn is doing triple duty with these little cuties on board. Love her dedication! Well done, Katelyn. ?

Kashima is beating the NY rush hour on foot for her Spring100 miles! Way to go, Kashima.?

At my house we all tend to walk a path our dad mowed for us so passing fellow Spring100ers and grabbing a quick selfie is a normal for us.? Joel grabbed this picture during his daily miles!! Love having you part of the Spring100 Joel. Keep it up!

??‍♀️?Esther and Barbara are looking lovely walking their miles this week! Esther’s enjoying Oklahoma terrain and Barbara braved the cold and snow in Massachusetts! Great job!!??

Kandace sent in these Photos! Her Spring100 walks enjoyed with her sister + Mom and a glorious Texas sunset for week 3. ?

This walking crew is always a fun sight! Lydia is leading the younger crowd toward the Spring100 finish line! Keep up the great work y’all. ??

Bekah decided to improvise  when she was short an older walking partner/safety buddy one day. She calculated the distance walking around our wrap-around porch and was able to safely accomplish her 1.1 mile for the day! ?   Kathryn + Daniel are doing a fantastic job tackling miles in the midst of a busy season. Way to go! Keep up the great work.

Love having Mrs. W & Elizabeth be  a part of the Spring100!! They are grabbing their miles in VA. They are enjoying their walks with family and friends for week 3!!?☺

Lovely faces from Texas and France for this lineup!! Micah enjoyed a bit of sunshine during her Spring100 walk and Marie was super happy to have her adorable niece join her as she grabbed her miles. ?☺

Bethany blessed us with this picture!! Spring100 walkers who live about 400(ish) miles apart met and enjoyed walking a mile together. Love seeing this picture of Bethany & Hannah with Beth + Erich and their adorable daughters. So much opportunity for fun fellowship during your Spring100 walks! ???

Walking with brothers is always better! 😉 Hannah and John enjoyed each other’s company for week 3 and Abel made my Sunday Spring100 walk FANTASTIC by joining me. Great job EVERYONE!! Keep up the fabulous work!! ?

“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.”
2 Timothy 3:16-17

“Teach me thy way, O Lord; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.”
Psalm 86:11

We are officially entering week 3 of the Spring100 and I am extremely excited!!?? Y’all are doing wonderful and  we have a really FANTASTIC bundle of Spring100 photos to share with you[so many new + familiar faces from 3 different countries!!]…. BUT FIRST formalities. ? The super-easy Spring100 WEEK 2 mile form is below.↓ Please be sure to add up the miles walked/ran for WEEK 2  and submit them here! You should receive an automated email within a few hours after submitting your mile-log but if not, just resubmit to ensure your miles have been received! We count Monday-Sunday as a week cycle here at Spring100 so add up the miles for the previous week(March 26th-April 1st) based on that. Once again, if you are out of town or away from internet connection, just come back and submit your miles when you are able. If you have any questions regarding Spring100 and week 2 mile logging, just leave a comment or send me an email! Spring100@shilohphotography.com

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WEEK 2 MILEAGE FORM

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“Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.”
Psalm 128:1

??Did you get your miles logged? Good, now we can move on to the fun! 😉 How was week 2 for you? From the pictures received, it looks like I wasn’t the only one walking in rain this week. 😉 April is here so don’t forget to print your Spring100 April Calendar. For week 3 I chose Psalm 86:11 as the verses I will be meditating on as I walk! It says, “Teach me thy way, O Lord; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.“ This verse is one of my all-time favorite verses to recite during my walks. “unite my heart to fear THY NAME”! ? We are told that the fear of the Lord  leads to life[Prov 19:23], blessings abundant[Ps 115:13], wisdom[Prov 1:7»Prov 9:10], and satisfaction. “The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.”Prov 19:23! This week I strongly encourage y’all to memorize and meditate on Psalm 86:11 during your walks/runs. I have been so encouraged to hear so many of you are using your Spring100 miles to recite, listen to, and memorize God’s Word! Hearing this us a huge blessing for me. Way to go!! So, who is ready to conquer week 3 of the Spring100?! I am praying it’ll be a blessed and encouraging week for each of you. Have fun!!??

??Question for this week!! ?? 1.) How are you using your walking/running time? Enjoying good conversation with family or friends? Meditating on God’s Word? Listening to sermons or hymns? Praying? Etc.? Comment below and let me know. I love hearing how you use the time! ?

????DON’T FORGET! These posts are made possible by your fantastic Spring100 photos and comments!!! Help make the 100MileMonday posts fun and interactive by leaving a comment below and sending in your photos. Snap a picture of yourself walking/running and send to Spring100@shilohPhotography.com for next week’s post! 🙂

I’ve so enjoyed having Bethany, Suzanna, and Lydia part of the Spring100! They are enjoying beautiful Spring100 walks and even got their brothers involved.  Way to go ladies!!?

Hannah, Jesse, and John didn’t let the rain stop them! John says, “It was pouring but we needed our miles”. Way to go to the B. crew! ???? You are doing a fantastic job!

Love these smiles! ? Melanie is managing to tackle her miles in the still-chilly state of Ohio and Keilah is looking gorgeously energized as she enjoys the Spring100 way up in WA! ?

 From Kansas to Belgium! ? So glad to have Jenny From KS join the Spring100 and Virginie + Aurélie are enjoying a Spring100 walk in Belgium for week 2! Great job ladies?

Kandace is soaking up some gorgeous South Texas Spring sunsets while she conquers her Spring100 miles for week 2! ???

Esther DeL. is walking week 2 in Virginia with her sister and sweet little nephew Jack! How cute is that little guy?! ??

Love these fun photos! Hannah B. is enjoying week 2 walks with her brothers?? and Bethany is finding beautiful blossoms during her woodsy walks! ?

Rachel A. enjoyed a beautiful Missouri Spring100 walk with her brother Miles!? Always love seeing Rachel’s Pics!

So many fun couples have joined the Spring100 and I love seeing it! ? Kathryn + Daniel are working together to finish strong! And of course, their adorable baby is in tow. ?

Walking is always so much fun with friends! Annie enjoyed a Resurrection Sunday Spring100 walk with this fun group. Love the photo, Annie!! ❤

Country Road and pretty pastures! Grace + Anna are looking gorgeous as they accomplish week 2 of the Spring100. Keep up the wonderful work ladies! ?

Kashima’s doing her Spring100 NYC style! I always love seeing the unique places she’s walking her miles. From Subways to city sidewalks, Kashima adding a joyful smile to our Spring100! ??

Leah + brother enjoyed a jog together for week 2 and Sarah + her dog Ellie are grabbing Spring100 miles together! ? Way to go ladies.  ????

Hannah enjoyed a springy walk in the woods and Ruth grabbed an evening mile by moonlight! LOVE these photos. Super fun! ??

Katelyn’s walking crew is always beyond adorable! Way to go to all the moms out there. You tackling your miles with toddlers is HUGE! Keep it up. ??

Katelyn was blessed by a visit from her mom Mrs E. and guess what? They are both Spring100 participants. They enjoyed walking their miles together in North Texas this week!?❤

Isn’t it amazing how much different Spring weather can be for those participating?? Sharon is braving an ice storm in Colorado for week 2 and marina is enjoying sunny skies in Texas. Great job to you both! ?

Marie from France is finally enjoying a bit of sunshine for week 2 after spring showers! Looking lovely, Marie.?❤

Beth is getting her miles in with family this week! Love seeing families enjoying the Spring100 walks together! ?❤❤

Annie snapped this picture of Matthew and Elisha having a blast during their Spring100 walk! That’s what I call having a great time. ????

So happy to see Hannah is finally enjoying Sunny weather and gorgeous Spring flowers in VA(huge change from her picture last week) and Lydia’s leading her walking crew through muddy puddles in Texas! ??

Elisha enjoyed a 4.5 mile hike at Lost Maples for week 2! She managed to accomplish her highest climb yet for the Spring100: 2,200 feet! Well done Elisha!! ??

My Mom + Dad are the perfect Spring100 partners. I love having them participating! Mom came up with a super fun way to keep track of her miles. With her busy schooling/housekeeping schedule, she found a Simple Excel document on her computer has been perfect to jot down miles walked! Looking great mom & dad!???

Anna from OK grabbed a shot of her Spring100 wildflower bouquet and Micah is looking rosie as she accomplishes her miles! ❤

In between swap meats and auctions, Joel grabbed most of his miles on the road this week! Wonderful job!

And yes, I have a few walking buddies this week… but that’s for another post[stay tuned!!] Happy walking/running y’all!

“And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”
Colossians 3:17

Welcoming week 2 of the Spring100! ??  Congratulations, you have made it through the first week. 🙂 Just like last year, y’all are going to have to make it through all the Spring100 formalities to get to the 100MileMonday fun at the bottom of this post. ? I have been so blessed & encouraged by each one of you who have joined this challenge. So many ENERGETIC and excited participants this year!! It’s going to be a lot of fun!! I have been and will be praying for each of you during this Challenge. It’s my hope and prayer that this will not just be a fun physical activity but also a spiritual encouragement for the glory of God as we set our eyes on Jesus Christ[Heb 12:1-3]! So, without further ado today is the day you get to log your miles from week 1! There is a super-easy form to fill out below.↓ Please be sure to add up the miles walked/ran for WEEK 1 [last week, March 20-25th] and submit them here! You should receive an automated email within a few hours after submitting your mile-log but if not, just resubmit to ensure your miles have been received! We count Monday-Sunday as a week cycle here at Spring100 so add up the miles for the previous week based on that. For those who are currently traveling/sick/etc. and are planning on starting or submitting their miles for the Spring100 when the Lord allows, not a problem! Any questions regarding the log or Spring100, feel free to leave a comment or shoot me an email. I will be quick to answer!

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WEEK 1 MILEAGE FORM

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“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 12:2

As I walk the Spring100 miles each week, it’s a great reminder for me of our spiritual race we are set on.  Hebrews 12:2 has been on my mind all week!We are called to run this race set before with endurance in Hebrews 12 but this is only possible as we steadfastly set our eyes on Jesus Christ, finding our strength in Him alone!  One of my favorite verses in Ps 118 is “The LORD is my STRENGTH and song, and is become my salvation.” Have you set your gaze upon Christ?  Are you looking to Him only for your strength, your joy, and your salvation?  If you are looking to any other for endurance to run this race you will fail.  It is in Christ alone and by His great, endless strength and grace that we will joyfully run with endurance the spiritual race set before us! He is our Joy[Psalm 43:4], our Strength[Ps 28:7], and He is our Salvation[Is 12:2].  Let’s set our eyes steadfastly on Christ, the author and finisher of our faith and run with endurance!! ?  Enjoy walking/running week 2 of the Spring100 y’all??

Week 2 QUESTION!! ?How did week 1 of the SPRING100 go for you??  And how was your weather for Spring100 week 1? Snow, rain, or sunshine? I would love to know so get involved by commenting below!↓

??‍♀️Now it’s time for the Week1 100MileMonday Photo Round-up!! ? To all who submitted photos, THANK YOU! ⚠ There are still quite a few who haven’t submitted photos and joined in the fun. To those who haven’t submitted a fun walking/running photo, don’t forget to send your’s in for next week’s 100MileMonday post. Simply email to: Spring100@shilohPhotography.com 

Loved seeing the Wilkes siblings enjoying the first week of Spring100 together! Doing this challenge with friends/family is the best. Thank you for joining W family!!??‍♀️

Kashima joins us from NYC! I love how she’s keeping track of her miles. Thank you so much Kashima!! Keep up the wonderful work. ☺?

The DeL family joins us from Sunny South Texas! I couldn’t be more excited to have Esther and many of her family members join!! Esther’s Conquering week 1.??

Beth is inspiring me as she manages Spring100 while pushing 3 cute kiddos and expecting baby #4!! Way to go Beth.?? — A fantastic walk and beautiful Sunset in Florida!! Mr. M. sent in this photo. Mr + Mrs. M, Ellen, Andrew, Alanna and William are all tackling the Spring100 together this year!☺

Esther B. enjoying Spring100 in the lovely state of Oklahoma and Sarah joined in the fun too! Welcome ladies!!?

☃Hannah is braving the SNOW in VA and Micah is enjoying a slightly warmer walk in North TX! Welcome to your first Spring100 Hannah and welcome back Micah. I am so glad to heave you both!??‍♀️

So many new moms have joined the Spring100 and Katelyn is one of them! She’s is proving to be superwoman as she conquers Spring100 with 3 kiddos in tow. Way to go Katelyn!!☺??

Elisha + sweet Adele from Down south and Leah with her trusty dog Honey in Georgia are joining us for their 2nd round of Spring100!! Welcome back ladies.??

My entire family has signed up this year and there is tons of excitement all around! Ruth is leading a group walk with sisters + Mom for week 1!?

Hannah and Bethany blessed me with their participation once again! I love having them part of the challenge! They enjoyed their first week’s miles at the Guadalupe Mountains in West Texas.??

Extremely excited to have Mr. & Mrs Griggs  and Aaron join Hannah and Bethany this year! It’s great having entire families entering. ? These fun photos were captured during their Spring100 walks in Carlsbad Caverns, NM!?

Lydia, Rebekah, Abel, Grace, and Emmi are fun walking partners in North-east Texas this year!! Welcome back y’all.?

Kathryn joined for the first time this year and I am so happy to have her! She will be walking the Spring100 with her adorable baby + family. Welcome Kathryn!??‍♀️?

Evening walks have been my favorite for week 1 and Nathanael is enjoying afternoon jogs! Welcome back Nathanael and way to go!! ? Keep up the great work everyone. Enjoy week 2!!

“Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.”
1 Corinthians 9:24