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Here's a third Easter Challenge story:

In past years I have given up chocolate for lent, which is a good challenge for my sweet tooth. This year I thought it would be good to take on a goal that would strengthen and encourage me spiritually. I like to think that I have a pretty good foundation of biblical knowledge, and thus it has been difficult to regularly reread the Bible for devotions. Memorizing Scripture was a great way to make Bible study more challenging and interesting again. I found it was more difficult than I predicted it would be. (I actually don’t know everything about God’s Word!) My husband and I practiced the verses before our bedtime prayers. We memorized “The Purpose Driven Life” verses in the NIV translation, and they provided a great basis for making my walk with God a larger part of my everyday life.

Easter Challenge Stories 3

Here's another Easter Challenge story:

I went to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum for a half day of Solitude. I went into this experience looking forward to some time away to spend with God. At first, I was overwhelmed by the peacefulness of the wintry scene. I sat in the indoor conservatory and played, journaled, sang worship songs and listened as God spoke about how ti need to live my daily life with him. I was reminded of the imporance of taking time away and feel so blessed, encouraged and loved.