The memorization challenge last January was so much fun that we all unanimously concluded that we just could not let another January pass without having another exciting memorization challenge. And what better way to kick off the New Year than by learning the daily discipline of memorizing God’s Word?
This year, the yet-to-be-announced chapter of the Bible that we will be working on is 25 verses long. So The Challenge is to memorize the whole thing, all 25 verses word for word in only 25 days! We’ll announce exactly which chapter it will be on New Year’s Eve and get started memorizing on January 1, 2010.
Along the way, we will be posting some great commentary, insights, and personal testimonies here on livingthejourney.com every single day of The Challenge, one verse at a time.
So are you ready? Oh, and by the way, those who successfully complete The Challenge will receive a limited edition “Inspiration of Creation” 2010 calendar. The front cover shot is a picture from the Northwoods, with the Conference Center shrouded in morning fog. There will also be other nice rewards, but we’ll keep them a surprise for now. And, of course, the most important rewards are the eternal ones that God promises to those who meditate on His Word.
Stay tuned!





December 8th, 2009 at 5:06 pm
Yay! This is so exciting! Can’t wait to hear what the passage is.
December 8th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
Prediction: Colossians 2
*just thinking out loud
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December 8th, 2009 at 9:28 pm
I can’t wait for the new year to get here!!
thanks for encouraging us to keep in the Word!
December 8th, 2009 at 11:54 pm
Sweet! I have never participated in one of these challenge; But I really, really want to! I will have to get my family to do it with me!
December 9th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
Can’t WAIT! Last year was so awesome! Hopefully I’ll be able to finish this year too… it’s going to be harder because I’ll be packing for New Zealand for 2 months helping out a missionary – and flying out on the 28th of January! But I’m sure going to try!
December 9th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
Excellent idea – and a perfect gift indeed! I’m ready to sharpen my use of the sword!
December 9th, 2009 at 11:54 pm
Thanks for organizing this, Sharon! I’m really looking forward to it.
December 10th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
This is great! It was great fun last year, and I look forward to it this year. I love how you post insights and testimonies about each verse, so we aren’t just memorizing, but also applying each verse to our hearts and lives. Thanks for all the work to put it together.
December 10th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
Looking forward to this Challenge! Thank you for organizing this – it’s so helpful to have the accountability and encouragement!
December 10th, 2009 at 11:02 pm
This is great, I’m looking forward to the added insights along the way!
December 12th, 2009 at 11:26 am
This an AWESOME way to motivate people to memorization!
I have a method of memorizing a verse a day, and so far it’s been going AWESOME!
I hope and pray that MANY will be encouraged and challenged to sharpen God’s sword to cut away more of the “old man”!
Thanks be to God for His unspeakable gift!
December 13th, 2009 at 9:45 am
Wow! I can’t wait to get started. This is just what I need, a challenge. Thanks for organizing this.
December 18th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
I am really excited!!! I missed last years so I can’t wait to do this one! I was hoping that you all would do another one this year! Thank you!
December 27th, 2009 at 8:24 am
I would LOVE to join in January’s Memorization Challenge. However, I have not attended the Journey to the Heart program before. Can I still participate? ~ Blessings, Eden
December 27th, 2009 at 9:01 am
Eden, since you asked so nicely we will be happy to make a special exception for you. Feel free to join us. Memorizing this passage will be great preparation for a Journey!
December 27th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
Thank you Robert. I’m looking forward to starting! ~Blessings, Eden
December 29th, 2009 at 2:07 am
This sounds fantastic!
I am looking forward to this.
December 30th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
This is going to be great!! Looking forward to the challenge!